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www.military.ie the defence forces magazine | 35 5.11 TacTIcaL medIcaL PoUch price: €26.95 colour: Tac Olive Drab The manufacturer says... The 6.6 Medic Pouch meshes seamlessly with 5.11 bags, packs, and duffels, providing a quick and efficient first aid solution for any application or environment. Ideal for both tactical and recreational use, the Medic Pouch offers multiple internal mesh pockets that keep your emergency acces- sories in plain sight. SlickStick™ and MOLLE web platform compatibility allows easy integration into your tactical kit, a prominent first aid cross at the front ensures quick ID in a crisis, and a molded zipper grip provides quick and reliable action. If you need a fast and efficient SlickStick/MOLLE medic pouch, look no further than the 6.6. With the same dimensions and MOLLE attachment system compatibility as the 6.6 pouch, the Med Pouch adds mesh interior pockets and an external Medical Cross for quick ID. It will always be clear where the medical supplies are located. Our reviewer Sgt Martin Moules (CMU, DFTC) says... I found the 5.11 Tactical Medical Pouch to be a good quality pouch, I used it on the last Mission Readiness Exercise (MRE) and it stood up well to all that I put it through. The Molle attachment system worked well with my issued kit. I filled the pouch with everything I needed for my own personnel medical use and it all fitted in. From a medical Sgt's point of view, I think the pouch would suit the individual soldier for his 'self-aid' use rather than for section/platoon use. Although not too expensive, I feel the pouch could have come with a haemorrhaging control dressing or tourniquet. It's a good piece of kit. Durability 8 - Molle Attachment 9 - Easy Access 8 - Value 6 – Secure 7 gear review Sponsored by Team Alpha.ie this month team- alpha is offering a 5.11 polo shirt and 5.11 watch cap. www.team-alpha.ie For a chance to win this month's prize answer the following question: how much is the Marom Dolphin Side- trip Satchel on the team-alpha website? Answer along with your name & address to An Cosantóir's address or by email to subs@military.ie by the 19th September 2014. Winner will be the first correct entry drawn. Last month's winner was: Eddie Carr, Co Galway aSP INveSTIgaToR haNdcUFF caSe price: €35.00 colour: black leaTher The manufacturer says... ASP Handcuff Cases are a benchmade blend of the fin- est materials in a series of clean, functional designs. Each case incorporates an integral back pocket and auxiliary handcuff key. Cen- turion, Duty, Federal and Double cuff carriers are available in Black, Basketweave, Ballistic and ASPtec®. Investigator and Combination cases in Black and Ballistic are concealable and attach rap- idly to the belt with one-direction snaps. Leather Finish 7 – Attachment 8 – Durability 9 – Value 8 – Concealable 9 – Fit 8 - Ease of access 9 aSP FedeRaL BaToN ScaBBaRd price: €34.00 The manufacturer says... Each carrier must define a compromise between security and speed of presenta- tion. It must provide a level of protection without compromising access. The case must secure the baton without hindering rapid deployment. Under the most severe tactical conditions, ASP Scabbards do not fail. They combine protection with access. They se- cure the baton during transport. They allow a firm grip and rapid presentation. ASP Scabbards excel. Under the most severe tactical conditions, they have no equal. A compact, reduced form carrier for the Tactical Baton®. The Federal® Scabbard is designed for those officers who prefer a closed front ASP case. The carrier adjusts to a variety of belt widths. It rotates to 12 distinct posi- tions and will retain a retracted or extended ASP Baton. Fit 8 - Durability 9 - Rotation 8 - Compact 8 - Ease of access 9 - Value 7 Our reviewer Sgt Gary Carroll (MP Coy DFTC) says... After reviewing the ASP Holder and handcuff Case the following are my findings; both pieces of equipment are excellent in that they are very comfortable and discreet, the fact that the scabbard rotates to 12 different positions allows the user to sit comfortable either at a desk or seated in a Service Vehicle. While worn under an outer garment they are not visible which allows the users to carry both as a form of discreet protection as well as a means of restraint if the need arises. They are made from a very durable material, which would withstand the constant wear and tear from personnel within the Military Police Corps. Both items are very secure on the person but also allow for easy removal and easy access when needed in confrontations. The handcuff case also comes with a housing that holds an emergency key. Overall I would have no hesitation in recommending both pieces of equipment.

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