Good Dude BRB™ Breach and Rescue Bar
When a life is on the other side of a windshield or a locked door, the Good Dude BRB gives you a way in. It is a compact breach and rescue bar built from 420HC stainless steel, hardened to 50 to 51 HRC, that cuts laminated glass, breaks tempered glass, and pries doors.
Laminated glass, not just tempered
Most window punches only work on tempered side glass. Windshields, and the front side glass on some newer vehicles, are laminated: two layers of glass bonded to a plastic interlayer that a punch will crack but not open. The GlassRipper Profile™ is shaped to cut through that interlayer so you can open a windshield from outside. The BeakPuncture Tip™ on the other end shatters tempered side windows on contact.
Door breaching
Flip it and the flat pry profile works door jambs, interior doors, and light to medium barriers when carrying a full Halligan is not an option. Textured knurling holds in wet or gloved hands, and pre-drilled holes take a paracord wrap or a retention lanyard.
Carry
At 10.5 by 3.75 inches and 1.25 pounds, the BRB rides in a cargo pocket, on a MOLLE panel, on a duty belt, or in a glove box. Good Dude Concepts says the BRB was developed by active law enforcement officers and first responders, and the knurling, lanyard holes, and size all come from that.
Specifications
| Material | 420HC stainless steel, corrosion resistant for vehicle, duty belt, or trunk storage |
| Hardness | 50 to 51 HRC |
| Finish | Matte black electro-deposition coating, non-reflective |
| Glass | GlassRipper Profile™ for laminated glass, BeakPuncture Tip™ for tempered glass |
| Pry | Flat pry bar profile for door jambs, interior doors, light barriers |
| Grip | Textured knurling, pre-drilled holes for paracord |
| Weight | 1.25 lb |
| Dimensions | 10.5 in x 3.75 in |
| Manufacturer | Good Dude Concepts |
| SKU | GDC-BRB1.1 |
Questions
Does the BRB work on laminated windshields?
Yes. That is what the GlassRipper Profile™ is for. Tempered side windows use the BeakPuncture Tip™.
Is it a replacement for a Halligan?
No. It is a pocket-size tool for interior doors, jambs, and vehicle glass, sized so you actually have it on you when the rescue truck is minutes out.
Where do I store it?
420HC stainless with a matte black coating tolerates a hot trunk, a wet duty belt, and a glove box. Pair it with a SWIFT Hook if you keep your kit on a hanger.
Who sells the BRB in California?
Black Box Safety, Inc. is based in El Cajon, California, in San Diego County. We supply body armor, carriers, and duty gear to law enforcement agencies and officers in California and ship UPS across the West Coast and the continental United States. CA DVBE Cert. 2009473. SDVOSB.