During OPERATOR EXPO I was glad to learn that SPARROWS Lock picks will be expanding Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! for 2026
Geared towards covert entry specialists and first responders this highly immersive training convention has quickly established itself as a high caliber industry event with impressive instructors, sponsors and media attention.
The main event will run Sept 17-20th in Carson city, Nevada in a Massive Maximum security prison.
It will feature new material including helicopter infil/exfil training.
There will also be an optional range day on September 16th.
SUBJECT MATTER:
- Lock Picking
- SERE – including resistance
- Vehicle extraction with TNT rescue
- Remote Camera Access
- Lever lock picking
- Impressioning
- Forensics
- First Aid under fire
- CQC with shock vests
- Prison Tattoos
- Interrogation
- Shot Gun breaching with ROYAL ARMS
- Long Range
- Draw from concealed with TENICOR
- Helicopter Infil/Exfil
FIELD REPORT
Previous attendees have called this event “edutainment” with long days, high level talks and true hands on learning from industry specialists.
A strong social atmosphere is what has made Rock’a Lock’a BANG! BANG! stand out, featuring large group dinners, high level talks, fire breathing, prison tattoos and team missions.
All skill levels are welcome and all tools are provided.
INSTRUCTORS
SPARROWS instructors for the event have impressive credentials including: Former Rangers, RECON, FBI hostage Negotiators, Military Intelligence, Navy SERE instructors, Homicide Detectives, WMD Emergency Response team Members, TNT rescue’s Demo Crew, Former Secret service and those who have won international competitions. This is a rare opportunity to learn from the very best in their field and those who have used these skills in the real world.
SPONSORS
Sponsors will have representatives at this event for demonstrations, evaluations and hands on testing to gain operator feedback.
SPARROWS Lock Picks, Royal Arms, Oakley SI, 5.11, Tenicor, BLADETECH, 3M Peltor, Compliant Technologies, KCI USA, Mechanix, TNT Rescue, Skull Hawk, Visit Carson City.
Tickets are on sale now and are expected to sell out quickly.
For those who cannot make it SSD will be in attendance and providing coverage. If you’re going to be there, see you at the prison.
ROCK’A LOCK’A BANG! BANG! 2026 – SPARROWS Lock Picks
Read the full article here
