New Trauma Kits and ISH Harness | Blue Force Gear | SHOT Show 2026

This guide details the installation and configuration of the Blue Force Gear Integrated Stealth Harness (ISH) and its accompanying bolt-up pouch system, as presented at SHOT Show 2026. The ISH is a UIAA 105 certified Type C climbing harness that can convert into a pelvic binder for medical use. The bolt-up pouches offer secure, direct belt mounting with 60-degree rotation for customizable access. Expert insights from Blue Force Gear Inc. highlight the technical specifications and versatile applications of this gear.

This video highlights new tactical and medical gear from Blue Force Gear, showcased at SHOT Show 2024. Featured products include the Integrated Stealth Harness, the Oxy Direct Belt System, and the Nano LE medical kit, developed in partnership with North American Rescue. The Nano LE is specifically designed for law enforcement, aiming for widespread adoption.

Garand Thumb provides an expert-level overview of Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) and 'Boo Boo kits.' He stresses the critical importance of medical training alongside essential gear like tourniquets, combat gauze, and chest seals. The guide covers optimal kit placement, contents for both trauma and minor injuries, and highlights specific products from brands like Blue Force Gear and North American Rescue, emphasizing accessibility and practical application in tactical scenarios.

This guide details the installation and adjustment of the Blue Force Gear Vickers Sling with QD points, as demonstrated by an experienced instructor. It covers proper attachment to QD cups on a rifle and emphasizes adjusting the sling for optimal weapon control and maneuverability during various shooting tasks. The instructor highlights the importance of ensuring the sling's configuration does not hinder essential actions like magazine reloads.

This guide details five essential AR-15 upgrades recommended by an experienced firearms instructor. Key upgrades include a more vertical pistol grip for better ergonomics, an enhanced recoil system like the Geissele Super 42 for improved shooting dynamics, a quality sling for comfort and control, a QD muzzle device for suppressor versatility, and an upgraded buttstock for enhanced stability. These modifications aim to improve the overall performance, comfort, and functionality of the AR-15 platform.

This video showcases the Kimber Micro9 Triari pistol, a 1911-style firearm, as part of the "I Carry" series. It highlights the pistol being carried in a DeSantis Mini Scabbard holster. Additionally, a Blue Force Gear Micro Trauma Kit NOW is featured, indicating a focus on everyday carry (EDC) preparedness and self-defense.

This video features a critique of a home defense AR-15 build by former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. Key takeaways include the importance of a suppressor for indoor use, the critique of an overly complex sling, and recommendations for reliable optics. The discussion highlights the trade-offs of short-barreled rifles (SBRs) for home defense and emphasizes practical gear selection over complexity.

This guide details the tool-less field stripping process for the Beretta ARX-160, as demonstrated by a Beretta factory representative. It covers the quick-release barrel, stock, trigger group, and bolt assembly, emphasizing ease of maintenance. The representative highlights the rifle's modularity and ambidextrous features, noting its current military availability with future civilian plans.

This entry details the Fostech .50 Cal Drum Magazine, designed for Barrett M107 and 82A1 rifles, featuring a 20-round capacity and billet machined aluminum construction. It also touches upon the Fostech Rader .308 rifle. The information is presented with high technical focus from a manufacturer representative.

This video from ARFCOM News details a ballistic gel test of Remington's 158gr SJHP .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a 16-inch Rossi Model M92 carbine. The test highlights how carbine-length barrels significantly enhance .357 Magnum performance, achieving velocities comparable to some .300 Blackout loads and demonstrating substantial penetration and expansion in ballistic gel. The analysis touches on terminal ballistics theories and the unique behavior of high-velocity pistol rounds fired from rifles.