<p>Abstract This invention relates to a latch (preferably a slam latch) and to methods of operating a door/gate/panel using the latch. The latch comprises: (i) a mounting body; (ii) a latch bolt mounted relative to the mounting body for movement between a locking position and an unlocking position, said latch bolt having a keeper-engaging region extending from the mounting body and terminating at a keeper-engaging end; and (iii) a keeper having at least a first wall and a second wall which are spaced to define an opening for receiving the keeper engaging region, wherein the first and second walls are adapted to engage the keeper engaging region of the latch bolt when the latch bolt is in the locking position. Figure 10 Figure 11 1006 Figure 12</p>
