diff --git a/code/game/objects/items/holosign_creator.dm b/code/game/objects/items/holosign_creator.dm
index 926131151e9..049ea8928fe 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/items/holosign_creator.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/items/holosign_creator.dm
@@ -38,10 +38,11 @@
 /obj/item/holosign_creator/interact_with_atom(atom/interacting_with, mob/living/user, list/modifiers)
 	if(!check_allowed_items(interacting_with, not_inside = TRUE))
 		return NONE
+
 	var/turf/target_turf = get_turf(interacting_with)
 	var/obj/structure/holosign/target_holosign = locate(holosign_type) in target_turf
+
 	if(target_holosign)
-		qdel(target_holosign)
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
 	if(target_turf.is_blocked_turf(TRUE)) //can't put holograms on a tile that has dense stuff
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
@@ -51,7 +52,9 @@
 	if(LAZYLEN(signs) >= max_signs)
 		balloon_alert(user, "max capacity!")
 		return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
+
 	playsound(src, 'sound/machines/click.ogg', 20, TRUE)
+
 	if(creation_time)
 		holocreator_busy = TRUE
 		if(!do_after(user, creation_time, target = interacting_with))
@@ -62,6 +65,7 @@
 			return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
 		if(target_turf.is_blocked_turf(TRUE)) //don't try to sneak dense stuff on our tile during the wait.
 			return ITEM_INTERACT_BLOCKING
+
 	target_holosign = create_holosign(interacting_with, user)
 	return ITEM_INTERACT_SUCCESS
 
@@ -105,15 +109,15 @@
 
 /obj/item/holosign_creator/security
 	name = "security holobarrier projector"
-	desc = "A holographic projector that creates holographic security barriers."
+	desc = "A holographic projector that creates holographic security barriers. You can remotely open barriers with it."
 	icon_state = "signmaker_sec"
 	holosign_type = /obj/structure/holosign/barrier
-	creation_time = 3 SECONDS
+	creation_time = 2 SECONDS
 	max_signs = 6
 
 /obj/item/holosign_creator/engineering
 	name = "engineering holobarrier projector"
-	desc = "A holographic projector that creates holographic engineering barriers."
+	desc = "A holographic projector that creates holographic engineering barriers. You can remotely open barriers with it."
 	icon_state = "signmaker_engi"
 	holosign_type = /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/engineering
 	creation_time = 1 SECONDS
diff --git a/code/game/objects/structures/holosign.dm b/code/game/objects/structures/holosign.dm
index 1d7fc470aff..30983c5088d 100644
--- a/code/game/objects/structures/holosign.dm
+++ b/code/game/objects/structures/holosign.dm
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/holosign
 	name = "holo sign"
-	icon = 'icons/effects/effects.dmi'
+	icon = 'icons/effects/holosigns.dmi'
 	anchored = TRUE
 	max_integrity = 1
 	armor_type = /datum/armor/structure_holosign
@@ -21,10 +21,7 @@
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/Initialize(mapload, source_projector)
 	. = ..()
-	var/turf/our_turf = get_turf(src)
-	if(use_vis_overlay)
-		alpha = 0
-		SSvis_overlays.add_vis_overlay(src, icon, icon_state, ABOVE_MOB_LAYER, MUTATE_PLANE(GAME_PLANE, our_turf), dir, add_appearance_flags = RESET_ALPHA) //you see mobs under it, but you hit them like they are above it
+	create_vis_overlay()
 	if(source_projector)
 		projector = source_projector
 		LAZYADD(projector.signs, src)
@@ -41,6 +38,11 @@
 		return
 	attack_holosign(user, modifiers)
 
+/obj/structure/holosign/CanAllowThrough(atom/movable/mover, border_dir)
+	. = ..()
+	if(!. && isprojectile(mover)) // Its short enough to be shot over
+		return TRUE
+
 /obj/structure/holosign/proc/attack_holosign(mob/living/user, list/modifiers)
 	user.do_attack_animation(src, ATTACK_EFFECT_PUNCH)
 	user.changeNext_move(CLICK_CD_MELEE)
@@ -54,38 +56,100 @@
 		if(BURN)
 			playsound(loc, 'sound/weapons/egloves.ogg', 80, TRUE)
 
+/obj/structure/holosign/proc/create_vis_overlay()
+	var/turf/our_turf = get_turf(src)
+	if(use_vis_overlay)
+		alpha = 0
+		SSvis_overlays.remove_vis_overlay(src, managed_vis_overlays)
+		SSvis_overlays.add_vis_overlay(src, icon, icon_state, ABOVE_MOB_LAYER, MUTATE_PLANE(GAME_PLANE, our_turf), dir, add_appearance_flags = RESET_ALPHA) //you see mobs under it, but you hit them like they are above it
+
 /obj/structure/holosign/wetsign
 	name = "wet floor sign"
 	desc = "The words flicker as if they mean nothing."
-	icon = 'icons/effects/effects.dmi'
 	icon_state = "holosign"
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier
-	name = "holobarrier"
-	desc = "A short holographic barrier which can only be passed by walking."
+	name = "security holobarrier"
+	desc = "A strong short security holographic barrier used for crowd control and blocking crime scenes. Can only be passed by walking."
 	icon_state = "holosign_sec"
+	base_icon_state = "holosign_sec"
 	pass_flags_self = PASSTABLE | PASSGRILLE | PASSGLASS | LETPASSTHROW
 	density = TRUE
 	max_integrity = 20
-	var/allow_walk = TRUE //can we pass through it on walk intent
+	COOLDOWN_DECLARE(cooldown_open)
+	///Can we pass through it on walk intent?
+	var/allow_walk = TRUE
+	///Can it be temporarily opened with the holosign projector?
+	var/openable = TRUE
+	///Is it opened?
+	var/opened = FALSE
+	///What is the icon of opened holobarrier?
+	var/pass_icon_state = "holosign_pass"
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/CanAllowThrough(atom/movable/mover, border_dir)
 	. = ..()
 	if(.)
 		return
+
+	if(opened)
+		return TRUE
+
 	if(iscarbon(mover))
-		var/mob/living/carbon/C = mover
-		if(C.stat) // Lets not prevent dragging unconscious/dead people.
+		var/mob/living/carbon/moving_carbon = mover
+		if(moving_carbon.stat) // Lets not prevent dragging unconscious/dead people.
 			return TRUE
-		if(allow_walk && C.move_intent == MOVE_INTENT_WALK)
+		if(allow_walk && moving_carbon.move_intent == MOVE_INTENT_WALK)
 			return TRUE
 
+/obj/structure/holosign/barrier/ranged_item_interaction(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool, list/modifiers)
+	. = ..()
+	if(tool != projector)
+		return
+	if(openable)
+		open(user)
+
+/obj/structure/holosign/barrier/item_interaction(mob/living/user, obj/item/tool, list/modifiers)
+	. = ..()
+	if(tool != projector)
+		return
+	qdel(src)
+
+/obj/structure/holosign/barrier/update_icon_state()
+	if(!opened)
+		icon_state = base_icon_state
+	else
+		icon_state = pass_icon_state
+
+	create_vis_overlay()
+	. = ..()
+
+/obj/structure/holosign/barrier/proc/open(user)
+	if(!openable)
+		balloon_alert(user, "unable!")
+		return
+
+	if(!COOLDOWN_FINISHED(src, cooldown_open))
+		balloon_alert(user, "on cooldown!")
+		return
+
+	if(!opened)
+		density = FALSE
+		opened = TRUE
+		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/door_open.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+	else
+		density = TRUE
+		opened = FALSE
+		playsound(src, 'sound/machines/door_close.ogg', 50, TRUE)
+
+	update_icon_state()
+	COOLDOWN_START(src, cooldown_open, 1 SECONDS)
+
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/wetsign
 	name = "wet floor holobarrier"
-	desc = "When it says walk it means walk."
-	icon = 'icons/effects/effects.dmi'
-	icon_state = "holosign"
+	desc = "When it says walk it means <b>WALK!</b>"
+	icon_state = "holosign_dense"
 	max_integrity = 1
+	openable = FALSE
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/wetsign/CanAllowThrough(atom/movable/mover, border_dir)
 	. = ..()
@@ -97,7 +161,10 @@
 			return FALSE
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/engineering
+	name = "engineering holobarrier"
+	desc = "A short engineering holographic barrier used for designating hazardous zones, slightly blocks radiation. Can only be passed by walking."
 	icon_state = "holosign_engi"
+	base_icon_state = "holosign_engi"
 	rad_insulation = RAD_LIGHT_INSULATION
 	max_integrity = 1
 
@@ -105,6 +172,7 @@
 	name = "holofirelock"
 	desc = "A holographic barrier resembling a firelock. Though it does not prevent solid objects from passing through, gas is kept out."
 	icon_state = "holo_firelock"
+	openable = FALSE
 	density = FALSE
 	anchored = TRUE
 	can_atmos_pass = ATMOS_PASS_NO
@@ -129,11 +197,13 @@
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/atmos/sturdy
 	name = "sturdy holofirelock"
 	max_integrity = 150
+	openable = FALSE
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/atmos/tram
 	name = "tram atmos barrier"
 	max_integrity = 150
 	icon_state = "holo_tram"
+	openable = FALSE
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/atmos/Initialize(mapload)
 	. = ..()
@@ -166,9 +236,10 @@
 	name = "\improper PENLITE holobarrier"
 	desc = "A holobarrier that uses biometrics to detect human viruses. Denies passing to personnel with easily-detected, malicious viruses. Good for quarantines."
 	icon_state = "holo_medical"
-	alpha = 125 //lazy :)
+	base_icon_state = "holo_medical"
 	max_integrity = 1
-	var/buzzcd = 0
+	openable = FALSE
+	COOLDOWN_DECLARE(virus_detected)
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/medical/CanAllowThrough(atom/movable/mover, border_dir)
 	. = ..()
@@ -183,12 +254,18 @@
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/medical/Bumped(atom/movable/AM)
 	. = ..()
-	icon_state = "holo_medical"
-	if(ishuman(AM) && !CheckHuman(AM))
-		if(buzzcd < world.time)
-			playsound(get_turf(src),'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg',65,TRUE,4)
-			buzzcd = (world.time + 60)
-		icon_state = "holo_medical-deny"
+	icon_state = base_icon_state
+	update_icon_state()
+	if(!ishuman(AM) && CheckHuman(AM))
+		return
+
+	if(!COOLDOWN_FINISHED(src, virus_detected))
+		return
+
+	playsound(get_turf(src),'sound/machines/buzz-sigh.ogg', 65, TRUE, 4)
+	COOLDOWN_START(src, virus_detected, 1 SECONDS)
+	icon_state = "holo_medical-deny"
+	update_icon_state()
 
 /obj/structure/holosign/barrier/medical/proc/CheckHuman(mob/living/carbon/human/sickboi)
 	var/threat = sickboi.check_virus()
diff --git a/code/modules/vending/security.dm b/code/modules/vending/security.dm
index 32ef86a302b..7bed3ccec06 100644
--- a/code/modules/vending/security.dm
+++ b/code/modules/vending/security.dm
@@ -17,6 +17,7 @@
 		/obj/item/flashlight/seclite = 4,
 		/obj/item/restraints/legcuffs/bola/energy = 7,
 		/obj/item/clothing/gloves/tackler = 5,
+		/obj/item/holosign_creator/security = 2,
 	)
 	contraband = list(
 		/obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses = 2,
diff --git a/icons/effects/effects.dmi b/icons/effects/effects.dmi
index 633004afaca..7923b4e9f1e 100644
Binary files a/icons/effects/effects.dmi and b/icons/effects/effects.dmi differ
diff --git a/icons/effects/holosigns.dmi b/icons/effects/holosigns.dmi
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..9d951114b77
Binary files /dev/null and b/icons/effects/holosigns.dmi differ