TacMed ARK Active Shooter Response Kit
A multi-casualty active-threat response system supporting up to seven casualties from a single carry platform, built around throw-and-treat force multiplication.
What is the TacMed ARK Active Shooter Response Kit? A multi-casualty response system from Tactical Medical Solutions for active-shooter, mass-casualty, and hostile-event operations. Packaged in a 23″ × 15″ × 7.5″ bag, it carries supplies for up to seven casualties — with optional Foxtrot or Foxtrot DA litter configurations for immediate evacuation. Available in Black, Olive Drab, Coyote Tan, Multicam, and Red.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed) |
| Dimensions | 23″ L × 15″ W × 7.5″ D |
| Weight | 9.5 lb |
| Casualty Capacity | Up to 7 casualties |
| Casualty Throw Kits | 7 × ARK Casualty Throw Kits (bi-lingual) |
| Kit-Type Options | Standard | w/Foxtrot Litter | w/Foxtrot DA Litter |
| Color Options | Black, Olive Drab, Coyote Tan, Multicam, Red |
| Application | Active-threat response, warm-zone ops, Rescue Task Force, LE/EMS |
| Origin | USA (Tactical Medical Solutions) |
Kit Contents
| Item (Main Kit) | Qty |
|---|---|
| SOF Tourniquet | 2 |
| OLAES Modular Bandage, 4″ | 2 |
| OLAES Modular Bandage, 6″ | 2 |
| BLAST Bandage | 1 |
| HALO Chest Seals (twin pack, non-vented) | 2 packs (4 seals) |
| NPA 28F with Lubricant | 2 |
| TacMed Surgical Airway Kit w/ Tracheal Hook | 1 |
| Petrolatum Gauze | 2 |
| White Cotton Triangular Bandage (cravat) | 7 |
| Redi Splint | 2 |
| Surgical Tape 2″ | 2 |
| Trauma Shears 7.25″ | 1 |
| Black Nitrile Gloves (pair, XL) | 5 |
| TacMed Emergency Bivvy | 1 |
| TacMed Combat Casualty Tag | 7 |
| ARK Casualty Throw Kit (×7) — each containing: | 7 |
| SOF Tourniquet | 1 per kit |
| 4″ Control Wrap + Krinkle Gauze | 1 per kit |
| Emergency Blanket + 2″ Tape + Instruction Card + Casualty Marker | 1 per kit |
What It Is
The ARK system was developed with law enforcement and military end-users for active-threat response, and its defining feature is the Casualty Throw Kit strategy: seven individually packaged, bi-lingual kits that can be thrown or handed to bystanders so they can self-treat or buddy-treat while the primary responder concentrates on the most critical casualties. That force-multiplication approach distributes care capacity across anyone physically able to follow the instruction card, reducing the rescue force required at the point of injury.
The standard ARK delivers extremity hemorrhage control, wound packing, and chest-wound management across the seven-casualty load. The evacuation configurations add a Foxtrot Litter (standard) or Foxtrot DA dual-access litter — both engineered by TacMed for confined-space and single-rescuer extraction in warm-zone environments. The included TacMed Surgical Airway Kit with tracheal hook extends the bag’s airway capability beyond the NPA, intended for advanced providers credentialed and operating within their scope of practice.
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WHO USES THE ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE KIT — AND WHEN
- Rescue Task Force (RTF) individual responders and first-in personnel — carried as the individual-level response kit for warm zone entry during active shooter events; content selection meets NFPA 3000 RTF medical supply requirements for individual responders
- Law enforcement officers assigned to active shooter response protocols — enables immediate treatment of multiple casualties encountered during structure clearing; ARK Throw Kits allow distribution to survivors for self-aid while the responding officer manages critical casualties
- SWAT operators and tactical team members — the kit's design does not hinder or slow the assault or clearing process; compact multi-compartment bag carries all content without compromising operator mobility during the active phase
- Emergency medical responders at public venue and institutional incidents — schools, transit hubs, and commercial venues where mass casualty scenarios require a single responder to manage multiple simultaneous casualties before EMS staging
- Military clearing element medics and combat lifesavers — seven ARK Throw Kits enable the medic to establish distributed treatment across a multi-casualty scene while retaining advanced supplies (surgical airway kit, HALO seals, Emergency Bivvy) for highest-acuity casualties requiring provider-level care
ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE KIT VS. STANDARD EMS AND TRAUMA BAGS
Why the ARK kit is different from standard EMS trauma bags:
- Force multiplier design: Standard EMS and trauma bags are optimized for one provider treating one patient. The ARK kit is designed for one provider managing multiple casualties — seven Throw Kits extend treatment capability to untrained bystanders and non-medical responders simultaneously, without requiring the responding provider to remain at each casualty location.
- Does not hinder the assault: The bag and its contents are designed to be carried during active structure clearing without imposing a load or maneuver penalty. Standard EMS bags are designed for static treatment environments and are not optimized for operator movement during a tactical event.
- Bilingual instruction capability: Each Throw Kit includes bilingual instructions enabling bystanders with no English proficiency to apply a tourniquet and control wrap correctly. This capability is absent from standard EMS trauma bags.
- Evacuation option: The ARK Evacuation configuration (with Foxtrot or Foxtrot DA Litter) combines treatment and CASEVAC capability in one package for aid and litter teams — a combined capability not available in standard EMS bags.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What is the difference between the ARK Active Shooter Response Kit and the ARK Active Shooter Response Bag?
A: The ARK Active Shooter Response Bag (bag only) is the empty carrier platform — available standalone for agencies that need to stock the bag to their own protocols. The ARK Active Shooter Response Kit is the bag stocked with a full equipment loadout: SOF Tourniquets, OLAES bandages, BLAST Bandage, HALO chest seals, NPAs, surgical airway kit, Emergency Bivvy, and 7 ARK Casualty Throw Kits. The kit is also available in an Evacuation configuration with a Foxtrot Litter or Foxtrot DA Litter.
Q: Does the Active Shooter Response Kit meet NFPA 3000 requirements?
A: The TacMed ARK Active Shooter Response Kit is designed for the medical supply requirements of NFPA 3000 Rescue Task Force and warm zone response protocols. The TacMed Critical Event Response System, which incorporates the ARK kit, is explicitly described as meeting and exceeding NFPA 3000 guidelines. Individual agencies should verify specific compliance requirements with their AHJ.
Q: How many casualties can the Active Shooter Response Kit support?
A: The ARK Active Shooter Response Kit with Throw Kits configuration supports immediate treatment of up to 7 casualties through the 7 ARK Casualty Throw Kits (tourniquet, control wrap, gauze, emergency blanket, and instruction card per kit), plus more advanced treatment for 2 additional critical casualties using the kit's SOF Tourniquets, OLAES bandages, BLAST Bandage, and airway supplies — for a theoretical maximum of 9+ casualties from a single kit.
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Available Options:
- Black / Standard Kit
- Black / w/Foxtrot Litter
- Black / w/ Foxtrot DA Litter
- Olive Drab / w/Foxtrot Litter
- Olive Drab / w/ Foxtrot DA Litter
- Coyote Tan / w/Foxtrot Litter
- Coyote Tan / w/ Foxtrot DA Litter
- Multicam / Standard Kit
- Multicam / w/Foxtrot Litter
- Multicam / w/ Foxtrot DA Litter
- Red / w/Foxtrot Litter
- Red / w/ Foxtrot DA Litter
- Olive Drab / Standard Kit
- Coyote Tan / Standard Kit
- Red / Standard Kit
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
