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More Bullet Safe Bargain Body Armor

by Aaron

January 24th, 2015

Last year Randall posted an article from the SHOT Show floor on the new bargain priced Bullet Safe Level IIIA ballistic vest (http://www.bluesheepdog.com/2014/01/29/bulletsafe-ballistic-vests/).

In review, the premise is police officers, security officers, EMT’s, or other First Responders that do not have ballistic vests provided to them by their departments. For that reason I think the Bullet Safe ballistic vest option is great for those professionals not issued a ballistic vest (more on that later). The Bullet Safe Semi-Concealable vests are available in (5) sizes – S, M, L, XL, 2XL. There is a 4XL as well, but costs a little bit more for the added material. I got to talk with President, Tom Nardone on the SHOT Show floor about additional Bullet Safe options.

The standard Bullet Safe vest. Similar to a TAC vest but still concealable.

Wiley X Tide Eye Pro

by Aaron

January 23rd, 2015

Wiley X eyewear has become a popular option for those seeking high quality eye protection, without the typical attachment of a high-end price tag. This year Wiley X has introduced the “Tide” model that has several features that should be beneficial to officers working the streets.

The Wiley X Tide with the Facial Cavity Seal.

Sons Trauma Kits

by Aaron

January 23rd, 2015

The Sons Trauma Kits

Phokus Research Group, a part of the Safariland group, has created an incredible Trauma Kit targeted specifically for law enforcement and first responder use. Named the Sons Trauma Kit, there are several versions targeted for specific uses. The kits contain the most important medical tools to life saving trauma care in the field, and are directly related to the concepts of Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC).

Phokus Research Group is a component of Safariland.

The Sons Trauma Kits are great trauma kits, but each officer should investigate the options and specific needs before making a decision or purchasing trauma care supplies.

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LE Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

by Aaron

January 23rd, 2015

Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)

Let me start this article off by saying if you are not carrying at least a tourniquet (ON YOUR PERSON), while you are on duty, then you have failed! You have failed yourself, your partners, your family, your department, and your community. I fully confess my faults by admitting that I have only started to carry a tourniquet (SOF-T) while on duty in the last two years of my 18 year career. I’m ashamed of my ignorance. Thankfully I was introduced to modern TCCC, Tactical Combat Casualty Care about 3 years ago, and have been praising its concepts ever since.

You must understand that TCCC does NOT override Active Shooter Response training. Officers should still move to the threat, isolate the threat, and if required kill the active threat. Only after the threat has been isolated or eliminated, should TCCC efforts begin. That includes fallen officers. It does the situation no good if officers are stopping to treat the injured (officers included) when the active threat is still able to move and cause more casualties. However, if all officers are trained in TCCC, then a fallen officer can “self treat” themselves until more assistance can arrive once the threat has been stopped.

Categories Active Shooters, First Aid - Medical, SHOT Show 2015
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G.P.S. Rapid Deployment Packs

by Aaron

January 23rd, 2015

As today was about to end on the SHOT Show floor, I was perusing the “New in 2015″ section when I came across the G.P.S. Wild About Shooting Rapid Deployment Packs (RDP), and I was very glad I found them. I had not seen these bags before, but I was immediately impressed with the design, material, and carrying capacity of each pack.

The Medium G.P.S. RDP is perfect for an individual officer.

Categories Gear and Holsters
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AMTEC Single Shot 37/40mm Launcher

by Aaron

January 22nd, 2015

At the AMTEC booth the floor representatives were eager to show off the AMTEC single shot 37/40mm launchers. These launchers feature a breech break open action, ghost ring rear sight, manual safety, and a very smooth double action trigger. They are also available in black, OD green, or tan.