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It’s true. Statistically, you’re more likely to need first aid tools such as a tourniquet far more often than your firearm. So if you carry a gun, are you also carrying an IFAK or, at least, a tourniquet? Snakestaff Systems ETQ (Everyday Carry Tourniquet) is made for daily carry and portability while remaining useful. There’s no excuse for not having a TQ on hand.

Snakestaff Systems provides details of their compact TQ:

It fits in most 9mm pistol magazine carriers, in just about any pocket, or even on a keychain.

Responsible citizens are statistically more likely to use a tourniquet than their everyday carry pistol; however, very few people carry a tourniquet. Most tourniquets are large and bulky, making them difficult or uncomfortable to carry on your person. We set out to fix that problem without sacrificing reliability.

The ETQ is packed with innovative features that solve common issues. Occasionally, tourniquet windlasses become displaced during emergency transportation. On the ETQ, a carabiner gate locks in the windlass making the tourniquet more secure. The ETQ also includes a chemlight that automatically snaps and activates when applied—a feature that helps first responders locate an injury in low light. Lastly, the ETQ’s windlass is extremely rigid and textured for positive retention and grip, even when coated in blood.

In our research, we found many civilians don’t know the proper way to apply a tourniquet. The ETQ has simple instructions printed on the product, along with a QR code that navigates the user to an easy-to-understand video tutorial. This video can successfully guide someone with zero medical experience through emergency tourniquet application.

Features of the ETQ include:

Carabiner windlass lock: Windlasses that are bumped and unwind in transport have proven deadly. Our patent-pending locking carabiner gate holds the windlass securely in place.

Textured Windlass: If you’re using a TQ, there will be slippery blood . . . a lot of it. Our textured windlass helps you get a grip in a life and death situation.

Chemlight: The included chemlight breaks upon application so first responders can see where TQ is applied at night.

Instructions: Simplified instructions are printed right on the TQ for those that don’t have medical experience or are in shock

Heavy-duty construction: Our product is manufactured in the U.S.A. with the utmost quality materials, making it durable and long lasting. In addition to our exhaustive testing in extreme conditions, we ran over the ETQ with a 6,500 pound dually and then immediately applied it and it still performed perfectly.

Water repellent: Unlike other TQ’s, the ETQ absorbs a minimal amount of water or sweat.

This tourniquet is 37.5 inches long and 1 inch wide. It’s designed to be a super compact version of many widely available tourniquets, making it easier to carry on a daily basis, especially since all you really need to do is drop it in your pocket. There is even a chem light feature that activates when the tourniquet is applied, making it more visible to medics in low light or no light situations. A patent-pending carabiner windlass lock helps keep the windlass in place after application.

Will this compact TQ find its way into your daily carry kit? Share your thoughts in the comments.

MSRP for the Snakestaff Systems ETQ is set at $32.00.

It’s a good idea to have a quality weapon-mounted light on your handgun. Of course, they’re not all created equally. The Streamlight TLR-8 Sub and TLR-8 G Sub aren’t just lights, they’re lasers, and they’re designed with self-defense in mind. Having a good light and laser combo is a must, and the team at Streamlight has you covered.

Streamlight provides details of the lights:

…[T]he ultra-compact and low profile TLR-8 sub, a 500-lumen weapon-mounted tactical light with red laser, and the TLR-8 G sub with green laser. Designed for use with railed subcompact weapons, both are available to fit select GLOCK, SIG SAUER, Springfield Armory and many 1913 short railed subcompact handguns.

Each of the new lights is available in four different models to fit the GLOCK 43X MOS/48 MOS and the GLOCK 43X Rail/48 Rail; the SIG SAUER P365 and P365 XL; the Springfield Armory Hellcat; and select 1913 short railed subcompact handguns including the Smith & Wesson M&P M2.0, Beretta Px4 Storm, Springfield Armory XD-E, Springfield Armory XD-S and Heckler & Koch HK45.

The TLR-8 sub and TLR-8 G sub feature an LED that delivers 5,000 candela and 500 lumens over a beam distance of 141 meters. The lights’ custom TIR optic produces a concentrated beam that provides both extensive range as well as optimized peripheral coverage. Both lights offer three lighting modes – LED only and LED/Laser combined, each with a run time of 1.5 hours, and Laser only with a run time of 60 hours (red) and 11 hours (green). Both are energized by a single 3-volt CR123A lithium battery.

Streamlight President and Chief Executive Officer Ray Sharrah said”

The TLR-8 sub and the TLR-8 G sub take the popular TLR-7 sub to new levels with the addition, respectively, of an integrated red and green aiming laser, to improve focusing on targets. Like other models in the TLR line, they have a high-power LED that provides extreme brightness for maximizing visibility and targeting capability in personal defense and other tactical situations. And each features interchangeable rear paddle switches that allow you to customize the TLR-8 sub to your shooting style.

Features of the lights include:

• 500 lumens; 5,000 candela; 141m beam; runs 1.5 hours (LED only or LED/Laser); runs 60 hours (Laser only)
• User-enabled strobe function
• Custom optic produces a narrow beam with optimum peripheral illumination
• Uses one CR123A lithium battery (included)
• Durable anodized machined aircraft aluminum construction IPX4; water resistant
• 2.51” (6.38 cm); 2.77 oz (78.53 g)
• Limited Lifetime Warranty
• Rail clamp system securely attaches/detaches quickly and safely with no tools and without putting your hands in front of muzzle

MSRP for the Streamlight TLR-8 Sub and G Sub are $389.55 and $477.00, respectively.

If you have a Heckler and Koch VP9 and want to increase its capacity, the team at Tyrant Designs has you covered. The company’s H&K Magazine Extensions increase capacity by five rounds. Even better, they’re also available for the VP40 and P30. Who doesn’t want another five rounds in their carry gun? We know we do.

The mag extensions are CNC Machined from aerospace-grade aluminum, and according to the manufacturer these magazine plates continue the profile of your H&K VP9 handles, making the ergonomics exactly like factory.

Tyrant Designs provided details and answered a few questions about the magazine extensions:

[These are] the fastest and easiest installing +5 magazine extension for the H&K VP9…the Tyrant Designs CNC H&K VP9 extended magazine base pad. Drop your magazines faster, and grab onto them quicker with our machined aluminum base pads.

Using our proprietary design, add plus 5 rounds to the Heckler & Koch VP9 magazine extension which installs in less than 10 seconds with no tools necessary! CNC Machined from aerospace-grade aluminum our magazine plate continues the profile of your H&K VP9 handles making the ergonomics exactly like factory.

Why do they install so quickly? We use our retention plunger technology that allows the magazine extension to easily slide onto the bottom of your magazine! The entire install happens in 10 seconds or less and with no tools.

Want to take it off? Easy, just push the plunger down and slide the magazine base plate off.

The manufacturer continues:

Why is this the best Magazine Extension? Not only do our H&K base pads install in seconds without tools, but we also designed the mag extension to be a perfect & seamless profile match. With our H&K VP9 magazine extension base pads, you’re not only adding to the magazine capacity and performance but aesthetics and a true custom feel as well.

This product is manufactured in the USA and has a flawless finish. There is no easier and quicker way to add the much-needed capacity to your H&K VP9.

Regarding compatibility, the extensions fit the following H&K 9mm & 40 Smith & Wesson firearm magazines:

• HK VP9, VP9 Tactical 9mm (15 Round Magazine)
• HK P30, P30L & P30S 9mm (15 Round Magazine)
• VP40, VP40 Tactical 40 caliber (13 Round magazine)
• HK P30, P30L & P30S 40 caliber (13 round magazine)
• Extensions do not work with 10 round magazines

These are easy to install and fit the general aesthetic of the gun well. By adding one to your Heckler and Koch handgun, you not only get five more rounds, you get an additional finger rest and colorful highlights (if you so choose).

MSRP for the Tyrant Designs H&K Magazine Extensions is set at $39.95.

Finding a good AK-47 magazine can be challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. XTech Tactical’s MAG47 Elite magazine is designed for the AK-47 platform, made from a rugged composite material, and includes a number of features to improve reliability and durability. The magazine is offered with or without a bold hold open option and has a 30 round capacity. If you’ve been searching for a tough AK mag that isn’t made with a metal housing, this mag’s for you.

XTech Tactical provides details of the magazine:

The [MAG47] Elite offers the same reinforcements as the MAG47mil but without the waffle pattern on the exterior of the magazine. This allows users an option that will more easily fit into and out of magazine pouches and reduces the product’s overall weight.

The MAG47 line has been widely established as the most durable, best fitting, and most reliable AK47 magazine. Since its release, the company has consistently sought customer feedback and desires for their product line. As a result, the company now offers options for all users and preferences in the US.

The company first heard feedback that the market desired an option with a solid steel rear lug. As a result, the MAG47 MIL was born. The MIL offers all the features of the MAG47 (stainless steel reinforced feed lips along with locking lugs along with the company’s legendary polymer formulation) but also adds a solid machined steel rear lug….

The MAG47 Elite is available with and without an optional BHO (bolt hold open) follower, in a 10/30 configuration, and in a discounted 10 pack! The magazines are also shipping cerakote in several different patterns.

The line…includes a Free State Adapter kit (allows the user to convert a 10/30 to a 30rd magazine if they relocate to a non-restricted state).

Jeremy Deadman, the director of sales and marketing of XTech Tactical, said, “This was our last step in positioning ourselves as the undeniable leaders of the US-made AK47 magazine market. The ELITE is another option to go hand in hand with the MAG47 and MAG47 MIL.

MAG47 Elite Features

• 7.62 x 39 caliber
• Stainless Steel Reinforced feed lips and locking lugs
• Stainless Steel Solid Steel Machined Rear Lug
• Super tough composite construction
• Fits most AK47s
• Spring anti-bind mechanism
• Stainless steel spring
• Quick-release base plate for easy cleaning

It’s important to have a magazine that feeds reliably and is made from quality components. XTech Tactical delivers that with the MAG47 Elite and even offers a variety of Cerakote color options. From its steel rear lug to the polymer construction of the magazine body, this is a great choice for your AK.

MSRP for the XTech Tactical MAG47 Elite is set at $37.95.

Hunters understand the need for hard-hitting ammunition capable of delivering an ethical, one-shot kill. The team at Browning Ammunition understands it as well, which is why they design and manufacture loads like their Silver Series line of ammunition. The ammo maker states the line is meant as a heavy round for heavy game and is producing it in a variety of calibers. After all, if you want to have a successful hunt, you have to use the right ammunition.

Browning provides details of the ammunition:

Silver Series ammunition celebrates Browning’s timeless traditions of big-game hunting with a modern version of the classic soft point bullet. Heavy-for-caliber projectiles with precision-plated bullet jackets deliver hard-hitting energy capable of taking on the toughest game in North America.

While this new offering utilizes proven, traditional bullet technology, this isn’t your grandpa’s cartridge. Browning Ammunition has taken extra steps to modernize the soft point bullet with nickel plating for maximum corrosion resistance and smooth feeding while also selecting heavy projectiles that will hit game hard and provide optimal penetration.

The ammunition is offered in:

• 243 Winchester 100 grain Plated Soft Point
• 270 Winchester 150 grain Plated Soft Point
• 300 Winchester Magnum 180 grain Plated Soft Point
• 30-06 Springfield 180 grain Plated Soft Point
• 30-30 Winchester 170 grain Plated Soft Point
• 308 Winchester 180 grain Plated Soft Point
• 350 Legend 180 grain Plated Soft Point
• 6.5 Creedmoor 129 grain Pointed Soft Point
• 6.8 Western 170 grain Plated Soft Point

Ballistics

The ballistics of the various calibers are solid, per the ammo maker. For example, the 300 Win Mag load has the following ballistics:

If you’re interested in a round a bit smaller than 300 Win Mag, check out the ballistics of Browning Ammunition Silver Series 6.5 Creedmoor 129 grain Plated Soft Point:

Features of the Silver Series ammo include:

• Designed for moderate to large game
• Heavy for the caliber projectiles
• Plated Soft Point or Pointed Soft Point bullets
• Nickel plated bullets
• Created for optimal penetration
• Reliable performance

Whether you prefer a heavier round like the 300 Winchester Magnum or something sleek such as 6.5 Creedmoor, there’s something for you in the Silver Series. This ammunition is designed to drop medium to big game quickly and cleanly. That means everything from feral hogs to whitetail deer to elk are possible. You provide the shot placement, Silver Series does the rest.

What’s your target game animal this season? Tell us about your hunting experiences in the comments section.

Advanced Armament Company, known as “The Silent Authority” and a leader in firearm sound suppression since 1994, expands its suppressor lineup with the Ranger Series of rifle suppressors. Developed specifically for AR-15 and AR-10 platform rifles, the Ranger 5 and Ranger 7 suppressors feature a compact design and reduced weight, delivering reliable, on-the-move performance for tactical or sporting applications.

Constructed of Inconel 718 high-strength nickel alloy and 17-4 H900 stainless steel for maximum strength and corrosion resistance, the Ranger series is built to withstand the harshest environmental conditions and high-volume operation. For additional protection, both Ranger suppressors are treated with a high-temperature Cerakote finish.

Ranger 5

For AR-15s chambered for 5.56 NATO/.223 Remington, the Ranger 5 is a perfect choice. With an overall length of 5.825 inches (when attached to the included 1/2-28 direct-thread mount) and a modest 15.2 oz. weight, the compact Ranger 5 offers 32dB sound reduction with M193 5.56 NATO ammunition, according to AAC.

AAC Ranger 5 Specifications

• Caliber: 5.56mm
• Weight: 15.2 oz.
• Length: 5.825 in. (w/direct-thread mount)
• Diameter: 1.5 in.
• Materials: Inconel 718 and 17-4 H900 stainless steel
• Finish: high-temp Cerakote
• Attachment: 1.375-24 universal mount; ships with direct thread mount in 1/2-28 w/built-in muzzle brake
• Noise Reduction: 32dB
• MSRP: $899.99

Ranger 7

Fans of the AR-10 platform will appreciate the minimal size and weight of the Ranger 7 suppressor for rifles chambered for .300 Win. Mag and .308 Win. Weighing 17.2 ounces and measuring 6.75 inches long with the included 5/8-24 direct-thread mount, the Ranger 7 presents an agile sound suppression platform with 24dB (.300 WM) and 30dB (M80 .308 Win.) reduction performance.

In addition to the shared material construction and finish, the Ranger 5 and Ranger 7 suppressors incorporate a built-in muzzle brake. Both models also include standard 1.375-24 mount capability, making the system compatible with conventional HUB adapters. For ease of maintenance, the end cap and base can be removed for cleaning. Finally, both models are rated for full-auto.

AAC Ranger 7 Specifications

• Caliber: .300 Win. Mag; .308 Win.
• Weight: 17.2 oz.
• Length: 6.75 in. (w/direct-thread mount)
• Diameter: 1.5 in.
• Materials: Inconel 718 and 17-4 H900 stainless steel
• Finish: high-temp Cerakote
• Attachment: 1.375-24 universal mount; ships with direct thread mount in 5/8-24 w/built-in muzzle brake
• Noise Reduction: 24dB (.300 WM w/26-in. bolt-action); 30dB (M80 .308 Win. w/20-in. bolt-action)
• MSRP: $899.99

Having a weapon-mounted light on your defensive-use gun is a good idea, but it’s also wise to have a handheld flashlight available. Streamlight covers both those bases, and their ProTac 2.0 is a fantastic example of a compact, easily recharged handheld light. The ProTac 2.0 is small enough to carry in your pocket but powerful enough to identify potential threats. And it comes with the Streamlight name behind it, so you can be confident in its quality.

Streamlight provides details of the light:

…[T]he 2,000-lumen ProTac 2.0, a high-performance rechargeable handheld tactical light, offering extreme brightness and long run times. The rechargeable light is powered by the…Streamlight SL-B50 battery pack that charges directly via an integrated USB-C port.

The ProTac 2.0 uses the SL-B50 proprietary Streamlight 4,900mAh protected Lithium-Ion USB rechargeable battery, accessed by the light’s sliding sleeve. The battery is keyed to ensure proper alignment of the charging port, and features LED status lights to indicate charging status, including red for charging and green for fully charged. An integrated safety circuit protects the battery from accidental overcharge or discharge.

The…light offers the latest in power LED technology for extreme brightness and provides three operating modes – High, Medium and Low. On High, it delivers 2,000 lumens and 17,300 candela; on the Medium setting, it provides 570 lumens and 5,000 candela and on Low, it offers 100 lumens and 890 candela. Run times range from 25 hours on Low to 2.5 hours on High. The light’s strobe features a 4-hour and 25-minute run time.

Streamlight Chief Revenue Officer Michael F. Dineen said:

This latest addition to the ProTac series of tactical handheld lights gives first responders, outdoor enthusiasts, technicians and other users an ideal light for everyday use that provides ultra-bright light while not sacrificing run times. They also will appreciate the convenience and ease of charging the new SL-B50 battery pack either inside or outside of the light, via a USB-C charge cord.

This light is made for tactical applications and includes a strobe feature designed to disorient a potential attacker.