TacMed Ballistic Response Pack
A compact, MOLLE-compatible trauma pouch pre-packed with nine essential items for ballistic and combat injuries.
What is the TacMed Ballistic Response Pack? A compact, MOLLE-compatible trauma pouch pre-packed with nine essential items for treating ballistic and combat injuries. Weighing 24 oz and measuring 9″ × 7″ × 3″, it provides one-hand-accessible hemorrhage control, airway management, and wound care for individual responders — available in Black, Coyote Tan, and Red.
Key Specifications
| Manufacturer | Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed) |
| Dimensions | 9″ × 7″ × 3″ |
| Weight (packed) | 24 oz |
| Mounting | MOLLE compatible; vehicle storage capable |
| Access | One-hand-accessible design |
| Color Options | Black, Coyote Tan, Red |
| Origin | USA (Tactical Medical Solutions) |
Verified Kit Contents
| Item | Qty | Function |
|---|---|---|
| SOF Tactical Tourniquet Wide | 1× | Extremity hemorrhage control |
| OLAES Modular Bandage (4″) | 1× | Wound packing and pressure dressing |
| Petrolatum Gauze | 1× | Occlusive wound coverage |
| Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F w/ Lube | 1× | Airway management |
| Nitrile Gloves XL | 2 pair | PPE / infection control |
| 2″ Surgical Tape | 1× | Dressing securement |
| Adsafe Face Shield | 1× | Rescue breathing barrier |
| 5.5″ Trauma Shears | 1× | Clothing/gear removal for wound access |
| TacMed Combat Casualty Card | 1× | TCCC documentation and handoff |
What It Is
The TacMed Ballistic Response Pack was built around the reality of law-enforcement ballistic incidents, where a responder must immediately self-treat or treat a downed partner without the luxury of a full trauma bag. The nine-item content selection covers the primary preventable causes of traumatic death: extremity hemorrhage (SOF tourniquet), major wound management (OLAES bandage, petrolatum gauze, surgical tape), and airway loss (nasopharyngeal airway). The face shield and casualty card address the downstream needs of rescue breathing and casualty handoff to higher care.
The 9″ × 7″ × 3″ pouch profile was designed for dual storage roles: MOLLE attachment on a plate carrier, patrol bag, or duty belt, and vehicle storage where the pouch can live in a console or under a seat until needed. One-hand-accessible construction means a responder who has one arm occupied — holding cover, supporting a casualty, or applying pressure — can still access and deploy kit contents. The Red color option provides immediate visual identification as a trauma kit in high-stress environments or for standardized vehicle-placement protocols.
The content selection reflects practical TCCC prioritization. The SOF Tourniquet Wide addresses the most common mechanism of preventable death in penetrating trauma — extremity hemorrhage. The OLAES Modular Bandage’s built-in pressure plate and occlusive component handle both extremity and torso wound packing. The 28F NPA addresses the second leading cause of preventable death in penetrating trauma — airway obstruction. At 24 oz packed, the pack imposes minimal load penalty when staged on kit already being worn.
For individual and team hemorrhage-control supplies, see the massive hemorrhage control collection. For complete RTF system solutions, see the TacMed Critical Event Response System – Individual. Additional IFAK kits are available across the catalog.
WHO USES THE BALLISTIC RESPONSE PACK — AND WHERE
- Law enforcement officers and patrol deputies — carried on plate carrier MOLLE or staged under a vehicle seat for immediate self-treatment or buddy-aid during active-duty ballistic incidents without waiting for EMS access
- SWAT and tactical operators — MOLLE-mounted on kit as a secondary first-aid resource when the primary trauma bag is with the medic element; one-hand access allows deployment while maintaining cover or supporting a downed partner
- Armed security professionals and protective detail operators — vehicle-staged as a rapid-access first-line trauma kit for protection-detail principals or responding to ballistic incidents in high-risk environments
- Combat veterans and civilian shooters operating in remote areas — self-contained nine-item kit addresses the three primary preventable causes of traumatic death: extremity hemorrhage, wound management, and airway management
- Vehicle staging for duty-ready rapid access — 9″×7″×3″ footprint fits under seat, in console, or in door pocket; Red color variant enables visual identification as a trauma kit at a glance in high-stress environments
BALLISTIC RESPONSE PACK VS. OTHER PATROL TRAUMA KIT OPTIONS
How the Ballistic Response Pack compares:
- vs. full-size trauma bags: A full trauma bag (R-AID Kit, AMED) provides multi-casualty capability but is designed for medics, not individual patrol officers. The Ballistic Response Pack provides the correct selection of nine items for single-casualty treatment in a format an individual officer can carry on kit without imposing medical-bag load penalty.
- vs. bare IFAK pouches: Minimal IFAKs (tourniquet + bandage only) do not address airway management. The 28F NPA in the Ballistic Response Pack addresses the second leading cause of preventable traumatic death after extremity hemorrhage — and is included with lubricant, ready for immediate use.
- vs. MOLLE IFAK competitors: At 24 oz packed and 9″×7″×3″, the Ballistic Response Pack delivers a SOF Tourniquet, OLAES bandage, NPA airway, petrolatum gauze, trauma shears, and casualty card in a single accessible pouch — a content selection designed specifically around ballistic trauma mechanisms rather than general first aid.
Available in Black, Coyote Tan, and Red. MOLLE compatible. SKU: BRP-BLK.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: What makes the Ballistic Response Pack suitable for one-hand access during a tactical situation?
A: The pouch is designed with one-hand-accessible construction, allowing a responder whose other arm is occupied — applying direct pressure, supporting a casualty, or maintaining cover position — to open and retrieve kit contents without requiring two hands. This is a specific design requirement for law enforcement ballistic incidents where the provider's full attention and one arm may be needed for the tactical situation.
Q: Is the Ballistic Response Pack suitable for mounting on a plate carrier?
A: Yes. The Ballistic Response Pack is MOLLE compatible and designed to mount on plate carriers, patrol bags, and duty belts. The 9 inch by 7 inch by 3 inch profile is sized to fit on standard plate carrier cummerbund or side MOLLE without interfering with plate coverage or operator movement. The Red color option supports standardized kit placement protocols where trauma pouches are color-coded for rapid identification.
Q: Does the Ballistic Response Pack come pre-assembled with all nine items?
A: Yes. The Ballistic Response Pack is supplied pre-packed with all nine items: SOF Tourniquet, 4-inch OLAES Modular Bandage, Petrolatum Gauze, 28F Nasopharyngeal Airway with lubricant, two pairs of Nitrile Gloves XL, 2-inch Surgical Tape, Adsafe Face Shield, 5.5-inch Trauma Shears, and TacMed Combat Casualty Card.
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All products sourced from the actual brand manufacturer or authorized master distributors. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
Available Options:
- Black
- Coyote Tan
- Red
Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
