Gloves are the first line of protection in casualty care — and the quality of that barrier affects both provider safety and the care delivered. A glove that tears mid-procedure, or is too stiff for fine work, is a liability.
What holds up to trauma work without sacrificing dexterity?
Bear Claw® gloves are built to exceed the demands of trauma care. At 11.8″ they extend well up the wrist — critical when reaching into wounds, applying tourniquets, or working a contaminated environment. The 6.0-mil construction through cuff, palm, and fingers gives robust barrier protection against bloodborne pathogens without the stiffness that kills fine motor skills during fine procedures. Textured fingertips grip in wet or dry conditions; the extended beaded cuff supports rapid donning with gear on. Sand coloring keeps a low profile. NSN 6515-01-600-6059, packaged 50 pairs per box for high-volume operational and training use.
Why These Gloves
Long & Tough
11.8″ length and 6.0-mil throughout — barrier protection where standard exam gloves fall short.
Dexterity Retained
Thick enough to protect, supple enough for fine procedural work.
Wet/Dry Grip
Textured fingertips hold slippery supplies in blood, rain, or humidity.
Latex-Free, Beaded Cuff
100% nitrile avoids latex allergy; beaded cuff speeds donning with gear on.
Who Uses Them
Military medics — standard-issue tactical glove, NSN-cataloged
LE & fire/rescue — durable barrier for trauma response
EMS & training — high-volume box for ops and rehearsal
Pair It Up
Round out the kit they belong in.
Bear Claw® Gloves
The Gold-Standard Tactical Glove.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | ZZ-0247 |
| NATO NSN | 6515-01-600-6059 |
| Material | 100% nitrile (latex-free) |
| Thickness | 6.0 mil (cuff / palm / finger) |
| Length / Color | 11.8″ · Sand (tan) |
| Sizes | Medium, Large, XL |
| Packaging | Box of 50 pairs (45 pairs XL); non-sterile, single-use, ambidextrous |
| Origin | North American Rescue |
When to Deploy Bear Claw® Gloves
- Hemorrhage Control Procedures: Tourniquet application, wound packing with hemostatic gauze, and pressure dressing placement all require PPE; the textured fingertips maintain fine motor control during gloved procedures.
- Airway Management: NPA insertion, suction device use, and surgical airway procedures generate blood and secretion exposure — Bear Claw® gloves provide the protection required by TCCC PPE standards.
- IV/IO Access: The extended beaded cuff and tactile sensitivity of Bear Claw® gloves are specifically suited for difficult IV access in low-light field conditions — standard nitrile gloves slip on diaphoretic skin.
- Training and Skills Stations: Medical training programs stock Bear Claw® in 25-pair prepackaged bags (ZZ-0247/0248/0249) for single-course issue; students use one pair per skills lane.
- Patrol and Law Enforcement Evidence Collection: Law enforcement units carry Bear Claw® gloves for both medical response and scene integrity during evidence handling — the nitrile formulation resists chemical and biological contamination.
- EMS Field Response: EMS agencies use Bear Claw® as their primary patient-care glove for its extended 11.8 in. cuff length that covers wrist exposure during trauma procedures.
Field Tip: Best practice: pre-stage one pair per IFAK inside the kit; carry a second pair on the exterior for immediate access before opening the kit. TCCC protocol requires gloves before initiating casualty care.
How Bear Claw® Gloves Compare
Bear Claw® vs. Standard Nitrile Exam Gloves: Standard exam gloves are 4–6 mil thickness with flat, smooth fingertips. Bear Claw® gloves are 6–8 mil at the finger/palm with textured fingertips for grip in wet and dry conditions — built specifically for trauma care rather than routine clinical tasks.
Bear Claw® Standard vs. Sand Color: The standard black/natural Bear Claw® and the Sand color version are identical in specification. The Sand version is commonly specified in kits where color-coded PPE is preferred. Both sizes and formats are available at tactical-medicine.com.
25-Pack vs. Box of 50: The 25-pair pre-packaged bags (ZZ-0247/0248/0249) are designed for individual issue into IFAK kits and training supply; the 50-pair boxes (70-0010/0011/0012) are for bulk supply room and unit medical stock.
Bear Claw® gloves ship with virtually every NAR kit — they are the standard PPE glove across the entire NAR product line.
Frequently Asked Questions — Bear Claw® Gloves
Q: Are Bear Claw® Gloves latex-free?
A: Yes. Bear Claw® Gloves are manufactured from 100% nitrile material and are completely free of latex allergens. They are safe for patients and providers with latex sensitivities.
Q: What sizes are available and what are the NSNs?
A: Medium: 25-pr bag ZZ-0247 (NSN 6515-01-619-5689), Large: 25-pr bag ZZ-0248 (NSN 6515-01-600-0262), XL: 25-pr bag ZZ-0249 (NSN 6515-01-619-5367). Box quantities carry separate NSNs: M 70-0010, L 70-0011, XL 70-0012.
Q: Are Bear Claw® Gloves single-use or reusable?
A: Single-use only. Do not reuse, resterilize, or attempt to clean and re-wear. Single-use design maintains barrier integrity and prevents cross-contamination between patients.
Q: What training is required to use these gloves?
A: No specialized training is required for donning nitrile gloves. The beaded cuff design allows rapid one-handed or two-handed donning consistent with emergency glove-up training taught in all TCCC and TECC curricula.
Q: Are Bear Claw® Gloves compatible with TCCC protocols?
A: Yes. Bear Claw® Gloves are the standard PPE glove specified in NAR TCCC kit configurations across all tiers. They appear in the EAGLE IFAK, CCRK, WALK, and virtually all NAR kit configurations as the included PPE glove.
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
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