PPE: Armor, Head Protection & Medical IFAK

[BET7]

Some interesting articles I came across regarding Civilian Body Armor, Head Protection (non Ballistic), and Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK).
Civilian Body Armor:

Civilian Body Armor: ShotStop Keeping It Light - The Mag Life

Civilian body armor (and for that matter, law enforcement and military armor) has historically been heavy and cumbersome.That appears to be changing.

gunmagwarehouse.com

Head Protection:

Build a better brainbucket: Bump Helmet Optimization - The Mag Life

A bump helmet has the features of a ballistic version, just lighter & more comfortable for low-threat and training missions. Here's how to optimize yours!

gunmagwarehouse.com

Medical MyFak:

MyFAK — An EDC First Aid Kit from MyMedic - The Mag Life

Looking for an EDC first aid kit? Check out the MyFAK from My Medi. Pretty good chance you'll be impressed how comprehensive it is!

gunmagwarehouse.com

 

[Talyn]

There's always tradeoffs with body armor.

 

[Annihilator]

Some interesting articles I came across regarding Civilian Body Armor, Head Protection (non Ballistic), and Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK).
Civilian Body Armor:

Civilian Body Armor: ShotStop Keeping It Light - The Mag Life

Civilian body armor (and for that matter, law enforcement and military armor) has historically been heavy and cumbersome.That appears to be changing.

gunmagwarehouse.com

Head Protection:

Build a better brainbucket: Bump Helmet Optimization - The Mag Life

A bump helmet has the features of a ballistic version, just lighter & more comfortable for low-threat and training missions. Here's how to optimize yours!

gunmagwarehouse.com

Medical MyFak:

MyFAK — An EDC First Aid Kit from MyMedic - The Mag Life

Looking for an EDC first aid kit? Check out the MyFAK from My Medi. Pretty good chance you'll be impressed how comprehensive it is!

gunmagwarehouse.com

Good links grasshopper, but with my hyper-alloy combat chassis, I would have no use for them.......

 

[Bassbob]

I wear level 3A daily at work in the civilian sector. I can't imagine too many civilian uses for level 3 or 4, plate carriers, etc. Even most cops I know aren't wearing plates.

I say that and now I'll get shot by some POS with an AR. lol

 

[BET7]

Good links grasshopper, but with my hyper-alloy combat chassis, I would have no use for them.......

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Yeah, I guess your right about that Anni, I forgot . The head protection gear in the article would have been of little help to you as your skull was crushed in the hydraulic press.

 

[Talyn]

Yeah, I guess your right about that Anni, I forgot . The head protection gear in the article would have been of little help to you as your skull was crushed in the hydraulic press.

I think that was his twin brother, or one of Anni's clones.

 

[BET7]

I think that was his twin brother, or one of Anni's clones.

Ah, that's what he want us to believe. Personally, I'm not falling for it.

 

[adam sr]

Looks good, I have been thinking of getting some.

 

[ScottJ]

I went the Amazon route and ord'd an IFAK pouch (Orca brand), and outfitted it myself to deal with firearm-related "mishaps". The pouch from Amazon was $18.99 when I bought it in March 2019. Just checked and the same pouch (Orca) is now $21.99 . The basic stuff (4"x4" gauze, roll gauze, antiseptic spray, bandaids, etc) I purchased at the local Walgreen's. Chest seals, Israeli bandages, Clotting bandage, Swat-T tourniquets, Shears, etc, I got from Amazon. Turned-out to be slightly pricey going that route, but I got it the way I wanted. I have no need for Dramamine tablets, and other less-needed (imo) items that come with the store-bought kits. I recently bought 3 North American Rescue CAT tournequets, and attached one to the Orca IFAK pouch, placed one in the other vehicle, and the third one in an off-body CC sling bag.

https://www.amazon.com/Orca-Tactical-MOLLE-Rip-Away-Medical/dp/B01G07FO0M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=orca%2Bifak%2Bpouch&qid=1599542763&sprefix=orca%2Bifak&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

 

[Keystone19250]

Good links grasshopper, but with my hyper-alloy combat chassis, I would have no use for them.......

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A well placed mouse to chew on your wires would quickly bring you to your knees.

 

[Keystone19250]

I wanted a first aid kit for the truck and camping. The basic bandaid and ointment kits from Pharmacies were just not enough.

Got this from Sportsman’s Guide, middle of the road price and packaged small enough to carry.

 

[lmgunner13]

I bought an Actual standard-issue IFAK and field surgical kit from my local surplus store for around 50 bucks. I carry it in my saddlebags on the motorcycle. I also have about half a dozen tampons in my vest. Habit from when I was in the service and when prospecting to become a member of my MC. They come in handy to plug bullet wounds.

 

[Annihilator]

A well placed mouse to chew on your wires would quickly bring you to your knees.

Cyber-Dyne series model 101 doesn’t have wires......

 

[10mmLife]

Cyber-Dyne series model 101 doesn’t have wires......

Or a real brain to protect....

 

[Keystone19250]

Or a real brain to protect....

Brawny with no brain Reminds me of..

 

[Annihilator]

Man, do I have a headache........

 

[BET7]

I bought an Actual standard-issue IFAK and field surgical kit from my local surplus store for around 50 bucks. I carry it in my saddlebags on the motorcycle. I also have about half a dozen tampons in my vest. Habit from when I was in the service and when prospecting to become a member of my MC. They come in handy to plug bullet wounds.

I bought my Ankle IFAK from Every Day Ready ATS (Active Threat Solutions). Had most every thing I needed for Critical wound treatment. I bought a few more tourniquets and a seat belt/clothes cutter which I was able to squeeze all in. Pretty nice set up for the range etc. Thinking of getting some thing I can leave in my truck (I currently have a few in my Bug out bags).

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