{"product_id":"responder-ballistic-vest-cummerbund","title":"Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Barlow','Helvetica Neue',Arial,sans-serif;color:#121212;line-height:1.65;font-size:16px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#121212 0%,#1c1a15 60%,#23201a 100%);padding:0;border-radius:4px;overflow:hidden;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:4px;width:64px;background:#9e1b1b;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:30px 26px 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:#c87a7a;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eNAR Responder Ballistic System · Soft Armor\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:32px;line-height:1.1;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#f5f5f5;margin:0 0 14px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eResponder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;color:#d9d6cc;max-width:660px;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eLevel IIIA soft-armor side coverage that closes the lateral-torso gap left by a front-and-rear vest — slim enough for Fire\/EMS daily wear, special-threat and frag tested.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eSpecial-threat tested\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003ePFAS-free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(156,143,97,.16);border:1px solid #9c8f61;color:#e5dfce;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eReflective options\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eA front-and-rear vest protects the chest and back — and leaves the sides open. The lateral torso is exposed every time the wearer turns, climbs into a vehicle, or works from a side-on position, and oblique or side-angle rounds can defeat a strictly front-rear configuration. The \u003cstrong\u003eNAR Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund\u003c\/strong\u003e extends the vest’s Level IIIA protection around the sides of the body, covering the lateral chest and upper flank where the gaps live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;color:#5e573d;margin:18px 0 18px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eYour plates cover front and back. What protects the line your arms swing past every time you turn?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:18px 20px;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;\"\u003eNAR built the Responder Cummerbund for a category often overlooked in armor design: Fire\/EMS personnel who may wear ballistic protection not only for rescue-task-force activations but as part of daily response posture. At 22 × 6 × 0.5 in and 1.71 lb, the panel stays slim enough to wear beneath turnout gear or an EMS jacket without excessive bulk, and light enough for all-day wear. Maximum 52 in. waist expandability fits the range of body sizes across a fire or EMS service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWhy This Panel\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9e1b1b;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCloses The Side Gap\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eWraps Level IIIA coverage around the lateral torso — the chest and flank zones a front-rear vest leaves open during turning, vehicle ingress\/egress, and side-on working positions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eBuilt For Daily Wear\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eSlim 0.5 in. profile and 1.71 lb weight keep the panel wearable beneath turnout or EMS layers for full shifts — not just short RTF activations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eSpecial-Threat \u0026amp; Frag Tested\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eBeyond baseline IIIA: confirmed against 9mm SXT, 5.7×28 SS195\/SS197, .40 S\u0026amp;W, and RCC fragment simulants from 2 to 64 grains — relevant to blast and secondary-device threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e8e4da;border-top:3px solid #9e1b1b;padding:18px 18px 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:16px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eHigh-Vis Reflective Options\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14.5px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eOrange and yellow reflective colorways give fire\/EMS personnel night-scene visibility consistent with the high-visibility principles behind NFPA and ANSI PPE standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eColor Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eSolid Colorways\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eReflective Colorways\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBlack w\/Orange Reflective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoyote Tan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eBlack w\/Yellow Reflective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoyote w\/Orange Reflective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNavy Blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eCoyote w\/Yellow Reflective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNavy w\/Yellow Reflective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e—\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eRed w\/Orange Reflective · Red w\/Yellow Reflective\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBallistic Test Data\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr style=\"background:#5e573d;color:#f5f5f5;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eThreat\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px 14px;text-align:left;\"\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 — .357 SIG 125gr TMJ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1,867 ft\/s · P-BFS avg 27.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 — .44 Mag 240gr JHP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1,661 ft\/s · P-BFS avg 36 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eV50 — 9mm 127gr SXT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1,754 ft\/s · P-BFS avg 24.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eP-BFS — .40 cal 165gr GDHP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e27.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eP-BFS — 5.7×28 27gr SS195 \/ SS197\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e17 mm \/ 19.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eFragmentation — 2gr RCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e3,060 ft\/s V50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eFragmentation — 64gr RCC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003e1,866 ft\/s V50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;margin:0 0 30px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eTest data as published by North American Rescue. Soft armor protects against the threats for which it is certified and tested; it is not rated against rifle-caliber rounds. Refer to NAR documentation and your agency’s armor policy for fitting and threat-level selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eWho Wears It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eFire \/ EMS\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eDaily-wear lateral protection with reflective options for night-scene visibility on the responder vest system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eRescue Task Force\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eCloses side coverage for cross-trained personnel entering warm-zone active-violence incidents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#faf9f6;border:1px solid #e8e4da;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eLaw Enforcement\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eLateral soft-armor coverage for officers building out the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest IIIA system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eBuild The System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eThe cummerbund is one component of the NAR Responder Ballistic Vest IIIA system. Round out coverage and trauma capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:16px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/responder-ballistic-vest-side-armor-pouches\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSide Armor Pouches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eHouse and position the cummerbund armor on the vest platform.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/rescue-task-force-chest-pouch\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eRTF Chest Pouch →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eFront-of-armor trauma load for the responder vest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 240px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:16px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-weight:700;font-size:15px;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/premium-body-armor-vests-protection\" style=\"color:#9e1b1b;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eBody Armor \u0026amp; Vests →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:14px;color:#3a3a36;\"\u003eFull ballistic protection platforms and carriers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:0 0 6px;\"\u003eUp Close\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:12px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/responder-ballistic-vest-cummerbund-2812460.jpg?v=1763155178\" alt=\"Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/responder-ballistic-vest-cummerbund-5196016.jpg?v=1763155178\" alt=\"Cummerbund side coverage detail\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 30%;aspect-ratio:4\/3;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/products\/responder-ballistic-vest-cummerbund-2119264.jpg?v=1763155179\" alt=\"Cummerbund reflective colorway\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(135deg,#7a1414 0%,#9e1b1b 100%);padding:26px 24px;border-radius:4px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:21px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#fff;margin:0 0 10px;overflow-wrap:break-word;word-break:break-word;\"\u003eCover The Line Your Vest Leaves Open\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:15px;\"\u003eLevel IIIA lateral protection, special-threat and frag tested, slim enough to wear every shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003eNIJ IIIA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003e52 in. max waist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"display:inline-block;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid #c87a7a;color:#f0d9d9;font-size:12.5px;padding:6px 12px;border-radius:3px;\"\u003ePFAS-free\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#faf7f7;border-left:4px solid #9e1b1b;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0085\/6909\/4262\/files\/North_American_Rescue.webp?v=1714575461\" alt=\"North American Rescue\" style=\"height:38px;width:auto;\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-weight:700;font-size:15px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.03em;color:#121212;\"\u003eGenuine North American Rescue\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;\"\u003eSourced direct from North American Rescue.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:22px;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;margin:30px 0 6px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"height:3px;width:48px;background:#9c8f61;margin:0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;margin:0 0 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14.5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eProtection Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA + special-threat tested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e22 × 6 × 0.5 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e1.71 lb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eMaximum Waist\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003e52 in.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eAttachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eMultiple MOLLE attachment points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSystem\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eNAR Responder Ballistic Vest IIIA system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#fff;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePFAS-Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;border-bottom:1px solid #e8e4da;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#faf9f6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;width:42%;color:#5e573d;font-weight:600;\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:9px 14px;\"\u003eNorth American Rescue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhen to Deploy the Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide armor extension for the Responder Vest:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cummerbund closes the lateral gap in the front\/back soft armor panels, extending Level IIIA protection to the sides for RTF operators who face oblique and lateral threats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive-shooter warm-zone entry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Threats don't always present frontally — the cummerbund ensures medics entering a warm zone have lateral ballistic coverage consistent with the threat profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller-build responder fit:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cummerbund provides a custom-fit adjustment for smaller providers whose waist circumference is below the standard adjustment range of the front\/back panels alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShared-vest programs with varying body types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agencies sharing a vest across crew members with significantly different torso dimensions use the cummerbund to maintain a proper fit across body types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArmor system completion:\u003c\/strong\u003e For agencies building the complete Responder Ballistic System (vest + cummerbund + side armor pouches), the cummerbund is the connecting element that completes circumferential torso protection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_KITCONTENTS_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eWhat's Included — Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 20px 18px;padding:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003e1 × Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund (NIJ 0101.06 Level IIIA soft armor)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eDimensions: L 22 in. × W 6 in. × D 0.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eWeight: 1.71 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eMaximum waist size: 52 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eMultiple MOLLE attachment points for vest integration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003ePFAS-free construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:none;border-top:1px solid #9c8f61;margin:20px 0;opacity:0.4;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-size:13px;color:#5e573d;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesigned for the NAR Responder Ballistic PPE Vest IIIA system. Side Armor Pouches (for hard armor side plates) sold separately. Available in solid and reflective colorways — see variant selector.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_KITCONTENTS_END--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_USECASES_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eHow the Responder Vest Cummerbund Compares\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponder Vest Cummerbund vs. no side armor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front\/back IIIA panels leave the lateral torso unprotected. In a dynamic warm zone where the medic may face oblique threats or be caught in a field of fire, lateral coverage significantly increases survivability. The cummerbund closes that gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCummerbund vs. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/products\/responder-ballistic-vest-side-armor-pouches\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eSide Armor Pouches\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cummerbund is the carrier; the side armor pouches hold the side plates. Both are needed for full lateral hard armor coverage. The cummerbund alone provides soft armor at the sides; add the side armor pouches and plates for hard armor lateral protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResponder Vest Cummerbund vs. integrated cummerbund military vests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military plate carriers with integrated cummerbunds are designed for weapons-handling in combat — the Responder system is purpose-built for Fire\/EMS operational requirements. PFAS-free, medical-compatible, and sized for the RTF role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCummerbund as fit aid vs. as ballistic coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cummerbund serves both purposes — it adjusts fit for smaller providers AND extends lateral coverage. Agencies should evaluate both functions when determining whether the cummerbund is needed for their responder population. See the complete \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tactical-medicine.com\/collections\/premium-body-armor-vests-protection\" style=\"color:#9c8f61;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eballistic protection system\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_COMPARISON_END--\u003e\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_START--\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"background:#fdf9ec;border-left:4px solid #9c8f61;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-family:'Chakra Petch','Barlow',sans-serif;font-size:17px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#121212;border-bottom:2px solid #9c8f61;padding-bottom:6px;margin:28px 0 12px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund provide ballistic protection on its own?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The cummerbund is a carrier system. When worn alone without side armor plates\/panels, it provides structural support and fit adjustment but limited ballistic protection at the sides. For ballistic side protection, the cummerbund must be paired with the Side Armor Pouches and appropriate side plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Is the cummerbund compatible with other body armor vests beyond the NAR Responder Vest?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The cummerbund is designed specifically for the NAR Responder Ballistic PPE Vest system. Compatibility with other vest platforms depends on the attachment interface. Contact MED-TAC International with the specific vest model for compatibility confirmation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: What is the NSN for the Responder Ballistic Vest Cummerbund?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, government pricing, and procurement vehicle options for the cummerbund. It is available as a standalone component for agencies upgrading existing Responder Vest inventories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Does the cummerbund add significant weight to the vest system?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: The cummerbund's weight contribution is minimal compared to the hard armor side plates it may carry. Review the specific weight in the product datasheet. For agencies where all-shift wear is a concern, evaluate the total system weight including cummerbund and any plates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 6px;font-weight:700;color:#121212;\"\u003eQ: Can the cummerbund be worn as a small-provider fit solution without side plates?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 16px;\"\u003eA: Yes. The cummerbund's secondary function is providing an additional adjustment range for smaller providers. When used for fit adjustment only (no side plates), it adds minimal weight while ensuring the vest sits correctly on the body — critical for both ballistic performance and comfort during extended wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!--PPLX_FAQ_END--\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:13px;color:#8f8c83;margin:0 0 20px;\"\u003eRelated searches: NAR responder cummerbund, ballistic vest side armor, Level IIIA cummerbund, Fire EMS soft armor, reflective ballistic cummerbund, lateral torso armor, rescue task force armor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin:24px 0 0;padding:14px 18px;background:#f6f4ef;border-left:3px solid #9c8f61;font-size:12.5px;color:#5e573d;line-height:1.55;\"\u003eAll products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. 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