I want to see a taq strap + belt combo that's rated as a rappelling harness. Mil units are already spending money on drop legs holsters, riggers belts, tourniquets, and climbing harnesses - it would be a super easy sell to have something that combines all of that into one combo, and it can be done for a fraction of the cost of those combined items with a hefty profit margin.
I teach an Active Shooter course using airsoft pistols and rifles for civilians and the occasional cop who wants to join in. From being in the Marines or being a cop, this would been something I would wear every single day. A TQ is a pain to get on the leg especially high and tight to cut off flow to that femoral artery and this device just makes so much sense that I can’t believe no one ever made it. Can’t wait to buy some this month and teach my students in my upcoming courses and also really test them out as much as possible.
Understand this is not a true tourniquet. This simply buys you time to properly engage your target(s) and slow bleeding; to eliminate the target or find ideal cover to properly apply a true tourniquet. And save your life.
Exactly. I saw their ads on social media. They need to make it more clear that this does not replace a tourniquet, like they did in this video. There is no way that lever generates anywhere near the leverage you can get by yanking a cat and cranking the windless. Awesome product though.
@@Whoreallyknowsthat’s the problem there is no way that lever generates enough leverage to stop bleeding. There is a major concern that using it can cause death. If someone is bleeding out seconds make a huge difference. If this can not match the effectiveness of a standard tourniquet than it may unintentionally cause more deaths.
Won’t lie, haven’t personally tried it. But I’ve hear a lot of concern in reference to the lever size. Is it really able to generate enough leverage? I’ve applied tourniquets a few times. People don’t realize how much leverage it takes to apply. I like that you noted it “doesn’t replace” a standard tourniquet. As long as people understand that, seems like an awesome product
You'd think people would think of this sooner. I can't think of any drawbacks (assuming it works ofc). Worst case scenario, if it somehow malfunctions, you can always remove it an apply a regular tourniquet like you would with a normal strap.
Very smart idea! Just ordered one to test it out and probably gonna order a 2nd one then. Did you say that it cant replace a tourniquet just for legal reasons or can it really not replace one? Carrying some w me anyways but i'd like to know that.
Hey how's it going? I'm a police officer here in Brazil, in the state of São Paulo. I thought your material was excellent and I would like to know if you would send it to Brazil. This way, I would be able to promote your product a lot, especially because we need excellent material like yours.
it should apply enough pressure and as stated in the video, this primarily allows you to stop/slow the bleeding with one hand while keeping the other hand free for the radio or gun, and it does so in minimal time. you can apply a "better" tourniquet after the threat is gone.
Not if it's a ratchet style strap. With a traditional strap, you can fracture a femure very easily. Either style works. Windlass style is just more weight conscious.
How do you adjust the circumference of the strap for different legs, sliding buckle? If you're using a sliding buckle for that, do you have to have adjustable plastic tongues for the ratchet mechanism or different length tongues? Can the ratchet system apply enough torque to break the plastic clip-together buckle? Willing to try one if not too expensive.
1:22 Improper application of a tourniquet, you're supposed to pass the strap through the front loop and then the back loop pull it tight and then twist the rod. while this product is not a bad idea the media itself states: "This does not replace a traditional tourniquet.", so placing it low enough that the user may apply a traditional tourniquet above it might be a better design choice.
Is it compatible with different types of issue holster plates? I HAVE to use my issued Safariland holster, if I could integrate this in to my gear I’d buy two for me and two for my friends!
If your holster is in the way wear a rigid holster instead of a drop leg. Even secret Squirrel super high speed low drag operators went away from drop legs. Just a thought. 😅😅😅
nevertheless its still incredibly useful. notice you can put one on both legs and the speed at which you can tighten vs deploy and apply a standard tourniquet. not to mention it only requires one hand, allowing you to radio for help or stay in the fight with your other hand.
This isn’t a drop leg set up. It’s considered low ride. And it is the predominant method of secondary firearm carry for law enforcement and SF globally.
I hate to do this but... No torniquete its applied below the knee, humbly I believe what he did its incorrect. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. The torniquete function is to stop arterial blood circulation by applying pressure against one solid bone, AKA femur in this Case. Underneath the knee you have the tibia and fibula which those 2 bones have arteries in between that will never be compressed by torniquete. I'm not a medical professional but I have taken many "stop the bleeding" courses and that's the basics (high and tight like a haircut).
No. You apply it above the sight of injury at minimum 2-3inches above the wound. If there are multiple injuries on the leg or you're unsure, it's suggested you go "High and tight". As high as possible on the thigh and tighten it. It's to pinch off the femoral artery/massive hemorrhage in general.
High and tight is in case you get shot again you won’t have to move your tourniquet. It makes sense to apply it once not multiple times especially when you’re already bleeding.
To all the people out there talking💩on this, for those of us in law enforcement who are dealing with some of the worst violent offenders on a daily basis, manytimes who just love to pull a gun, aim back, and shoot while fleeing during a foot pursuit, my biggest anxiety has always been getting shot in the leg. Yes, although deaths from shots to the leg for law enforcement officers are lethal less than 1% of the time, It's still nice to know that should I ever take that wrong shot to the femoral, I at least have a chance to make every second count when it comes to slowing down the bleeding while getting my a$$ to cover so I can throw on a windlass tourniquet. It takes seconds to bleed out if your femoral is, and any second that the bleeding can be slowed down Is a second that counts. This wasn't built for everyone. This was built for those of us who are responding to shootings and violent offenders on a daily basis in some of the worst crime-ridden cities in America who would rather draw a handgun and shoot than comply. Thank you Alien Gear for designing this. Just bought one for my drop leg holster on one leg and drop leg med kit on the other. Better to have and not need than to need and not have.
I just got my taq-strap and fitted to my safariland drop leg holster and I must say I really like how it works. Thanks Alien gear
How did you get it to fit. I have a safariland but wanna get a tac strap to put it on
Bro this man is a Pure Genius 🎉
Smartest innovation I've seen in years!
I want to see a taq strap + belt combo that's rated as a rappelling harness.
Mil units are already spending money on drop legs holsters, riggers belts, tourniquets, and climbing harnesses - it would be a super easy sell to have something that combines all of that into one combo, and it can be done for a fraction of the cost of those combined items with a hefty profit margin.
That’s awesome. I’m sharing it and getting this on the products to test for 2024.
I teach an Active Shooter course using airsoft pistols and rifles for civilians and the occasional cop who wants to join in. From being in the Marines or being a cop, this would been something I would wear every single day. A TQ is a pain to get on the leg especially high and tight to cut off flow to that femoral artery and this device just makes so much sense that I can’t believe no one ever made it. Can’t wait to buy some this month and teach my students in my upcoming courses and also really test them out as much as possible.
Hey there. Real world skills course using airsoft, i like that idea/option. Where are you located?
Understand this is not a true tourniquet. This simply buys you time to properly engage your target(s) and slow bleeding; to eliminate the target or find ideal cover to properly apply a true tourniquet. And save your life.
A true tourniquet is anything that stops the bleeding in time.
There’s several TQ that have been approved by TCCC that use a ratchet style, while idk if this has been approved, several in this style have been
@@cxsey8587 Hi, this tourniquet has net yet been approved by the co-TCCC. The RMT TX2 and TX3 are approved by the co-tccc.
Exactly. I saw their ads on social media. They need to make it more clear that this does not replace a tourniquet, like they did in this video. There is no way that lever generates anywhere near the leverage you can get by yanking a cat and cranking the windless. Awesome product though.
@@Whoreallyknowsthat’s the problem there is no way that lever generates enough leverage to stop bleeding. There is a major concern that using it can cause death. If someone is bleeding out seconds make a huge difference.
If this can not match the effectiveness of a standard tourniquet than it may unintentionally cause more deaths.
So mad I didn’t think of this. Genius
Great thing in theory, hope you guys will create the same system for arm as well, not only legs)
Really neat innovation in a stale space.
Won’t lie, haven’t personally tried it. But I’ve hear a lot of concern in reference to the lever size. Is it really able to generate enough leverage? I’ve applied tourniquets a few times. People don’t realize how much leverage it takes to apply. I like that you noted it “doesn’t replace” a standard tourniquet. As long as people understand that, seems like an awesome product
Ya I have all their holsters for my guns I always order the full kits core packs awesome lifetime warranty nw made great job guys
You'd think people would think of this sooner. I can't think of any drawbacks (assuming it works ofc). Worst case scenario, if it somehow malfunctions, you can always remove it an apply a regular tourniquet like you would with a normal strap.
Absolutely awesome product.
Thank you Randy!
Very smart idea! Just ordered one to test it out and probably gonna order a 2nd one then.
Did you say that it cant replace a tourniquet just for legal reasons or can it really not replace one?
Carrying some w me anyways but i'd like to know that.
brilliant idea!!!
Definitely getting one
I need to order this !
Hey how's it going? I'm a police officer here in Brazil, in the state of São Paulo. I thought your material was excellent and I would like to know if you would send it to Brazil. This way, I would be able to promote your product a lot, especially because we need excellent material like yours.
It’s a great idea. But the fact there is now windus tells me that there’s not enough tension to stop bleeding
They should add one into it
it should apply enough pressure and as stated in the video, this primarily allows you to stop/slow the bleeding with one hand while keeping the other hand free for the radio or gun, and it does so in minimal time. you can apply a "better" tourniquet after the threat is gone.
Not if it's a ratchet style strap. With a traditional strap, you can fracture a femure very easily. Either style works. Windlass style is just more weight conscious.
@@Bob-nk6ts negative. Still does not cut it. The video even admits it. Ask any other FF/medic besides myself
People don’t like change and have a hard to accepting revolutionary new things but soon everyone in the space will be running these.
Great idea
Clever idea. Kudos.
Good one. Wearing a strap there anyway, multipurpose is always key. What about arm versions with 3a shoulder armor?
How do you adjust the circumference of the strap for different legs, sliding buckle? If you're using a sliding buckle for that, do you have to have adjustable plastic tongues for the ratchet mechanism or different length tongues? Can the ratchet system apply enough torque to break the plastic clip-together buckle? Willing to try one if not too expensive.
EMT here have to get an ultrasound or a digital stethoscope on it to show that it occludes blood flow
Oh this will be a fun test
1:22 Improper application of a tourniquet, you're supposed to pass the strap through the front loop and then the back loop pull it tight and then twist the rod. while this product is not a bad idea the media itself states: "This does not replace a traditional tourniquet.", so placing it low enough that the user may apply a traditional tourniquet above it might be a better design choice.
Gen 7 CAT tourniquets got rid of the extra loop in the buckle, it's just through and pull now as the hook and loop holds fine without the extra step.
@@josepharnold1345 fair enough.
COTCCC did away with the double loop application like 7 years ago man….
@@kgredsox16 I wouldn't know, after my time.
There is no double loop on new gen cats bc it was completely useless as far as added effectiveness and only resulted in slower application times.
This is great!
0:19 is that the low ride belt slide?
Brilliant
Oh hey, we were doing this in Sadr City back in 2008. Worked like shit then too.
Were you staging an actual tourniquet or fitted to a holster?
Love this😊
So now your going thru all after action care with the gun belt stuck to you?
Nice !
Nice idea~
Is it compatible with different types of issue holster plates? I HAVE to use my issued Safariland holster, if I could integrate this in to my gear I’d buy two for me and two for my friends!
Replaces any existing 1.5" strap!
Why has this thing never been thought of before ….,. MAKES SO MUCH SENCE
💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯
your website seems to be down
Does this replace a tourniquet?
Slick
Kind of a side topic but what holster is that for the taser? looking for a drop leg taser holster
Looks like it could squish your balls if you don't use it correctly 🤣👍
What is that gun belt at the 57 second mark?
1436 Sydney Drive
If your holster is in the way wear a rigid holster instead of a drop leg. Even secret Squirrel super high speed low drag operators went away from drop legs. Just a thought. 😅😅😅
nevertheless its still incredibly useful. notice you can put one on both legs and the speed at which you can tighten vs deploy and apply a standard tourniquet. not to mention it only requires one hand, allowing you to radio for help or stay in the fight with your other hand.
This isn’t a drop leg set up. It’s considered low ride. And it is the predominant method of secondary firearm carry for law enforcement and SF globally.
Can someone tell me about the tension of this TQ?
If homeboy is still walking, the tourniquet isn’t applied properly.
I hate to do this but... No torniquete its applied below the knee, humbly I believe what he did its incorrect. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. The torniquete function is to stop arterial blood circulation by applying pressure against one solid bone, AKA femur in this Case. Underneath the knee you have the tibia and fibula which those 2 bones have arteries in between that will never be compressed by torniquete. I'm not a medical professional but I have taken many "stop the bleeding" courses and that's the basics (high and tight like a haircut).
No. You apply it above the sight of injury at minimum 2-3inches above the wound. If there are multiple injuries on the leg or you're unsure, it's suggested you go "High and tight". As high as possible on the thigh and tighten it. It's to pinch off the femoral artery/massive hemorrhage in general.
There are no studies that show applying TQs below the knee when the injury is also below the knee causes reduced effectiveness of the TQ
High and tight is in case you get shot again you won’t have to move your tourniquet. It makes sense to apply it once not multiple times especially when you’re already bleeding.
To all the people out there talking💩on this, for those of us in law enforcement who are dealing with some of the worst violent offenders on a daily basis, manytimes who just love to pull a gun, aim back, and shoot while fleeing during a foot pursuit, my biggest anxiety has always been getting shot in the leg. Yes, although deaths from shots to the leg for law enforcement officers are lethal less than 1% of the time, It's still nice to know that should I ever take that wrong shot to the femoral, I at least have a chance to make every second count when it comes to slowing down the bleeding while getting my a$$ to cover so I can throw on a windlass tourniquet. It takes seconds to bleed out if your femoral is, and any second that the bleeding can be slowed down Is a second that counts.
This wasn't built for everyone. This was built for those of us who are responding to shootings and violent offenders on a daily basis in some of the worst crime-ridden cities in America who would rather draw a handgun and shoot than comply.
Thank you Alien Gear for designing this. Just bought one for my drop leg holster on one leg and drop leg med kit on the other. Better to have and not need than to need and not have.
You guys have to make you products less bulky. You have good ideas but ugly designs
Unfortunately I've had to uses this device in a real world shooting, it literally saved my @$$.👍🇺🇸🇺🇸