FORCIBLE ENTRY

The forcible entry evolution utilises a Keiser Force Machine (a chopping simulator). Using a 9 lb. Shot mallet provided, the competitor must drive the 165 lb. Steel beam a horizontal distance of 5'. Pushing, raking or hooking the beam is not allowed; it must be struck only by the head of the mallet. The handle must not come in contact with the beam at any time. Also, both hands must be above the tape mark on the handle (12" from the head end) at the point of impact. The upper edge of the beam will be covered with pressure sensitive tape, making infractions visible when a mark appears on the tape. The competitor will recieve a warning for the first handle strike that makes a mark. A 5 sec. Penalty is assessed for each infraction thereafter. The hammer must be dropped onto the 2'x 3' matt and remain touching or a 2 sec. Penalty is assessed.