#Halligan July 30
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In July 2025, many of us are taking part in the 30-Day “Tool” Coach4aday Challenge. Each day, the challenge encourages participants to share a tool that can help people with productivity, organization, and communication. Tools are essential in many occupations and hobbies. Today my choice is going to be a tool that is used by fire fighters and first responders called a HALLIGAN BAR.
A Halligan bar is a multipurpose tool used by firefighters for prying, twisting, punching, and striking during forcible entry operations. It typically features a pointed pick, a flat adze blade, and a forked claw, making it ideal for breaching doors, walls, and windows. It was invented in 1948 by a NYC Firefighter named Hugh Halligan.
Tool-30 Day Challenge Guidelines
As with previous challenges, participants are encouraged to adapt the guidelines to fit their own circumstances. If you can, commit to sharing something about a tool in July.
- Record something about a particular tool. It can be physical or digital. It may also be something that has been replaced with advanced technology.
- Share with a challenge partner if you have one.
- Join the conversation by posting on social media with the hashtag #Coach4adayChallenge
July 30-Halligan Bar
In North Carolina and almost every US State you are legally allowed to own a Halligan bar. It is considered a general-purpose tool, not a weapon, and there’s no state statute prohibiting private ownership. It obviously would be useful in any type of demolition project used by a homeowner.
If you’re wondering how much a Halligan bar costs, here’s an up‑to‑date snapshot of retail pricing as of mid‑2025:
🔧 Typical Price Range
- 30″ models generally range from $225 to $300
- 36″ models commonly fall between $300 and $330
Pricing depends on brand, length, and whether they’re one‑piece forged or multi‑section.
Here is an article from IronsandLadders.com on this tool
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