Is the rabbit tool only usable for inward opening doors?

The assertion that the rabbit tool is only usable for inward opening doors is accurate. The rabbit tool is designed to facilitate forcible entry and is specifically effective with inward-opening doors because of its mechanism and design. When applied to these doors, the tool can rapidly and efficiently disengage the door from its frame, allowing access for firefighters.

Inward-opening doors are characterized by hinges on the inside of the structure, which the rabbit tool can manipulate to pull the door towards the user and create a gap for entry. Since this tool relies on leveraging these mechanics, its application is limited for outward-opening doors, which swing away from the user and present different challenges when attempting to gain entry.

While there are other tools available for various entry scenarios and different types of doors, the rabbit tool’s functionality is distinctly tailored for inward-opening situations. This specialized use limits its effectiveness in other contexts, which is why the other answer choices do not apply to the capabilities of the rabbit tool.