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Vests

Strandhögg™ v3

• 6/12 laser cut platform • Tubes Rapid-Release Technology • Internal zipper admin pocket • Top loop placard front and back • Bottom loop placard front only • Instant Access Back Panel • Comfort padding • Built-in ventilation channel

The Strandhögg v3 Plate Carrier maximizes 6/12 technology and rapid closure systems provided by the Tubes fasteners for easy donning and doffing. The redesigned front panel has an internal zippered admin pocket along with a 4"x9" loop field for identifiers. Along the bottom of the front panel is a second loop field which has been added to facilitate use with the all new FirstSpear Admin Placard and Magazine Pocket Placard found on page 47.

The newly designed Instant Access Back Panel allows for easier access to adjust your cummerbund. Both the front and back of the carrier features interior facing channels for foam to add comfort and ventilation. These foam inserts can be removed for a more streamlined carrier. The front and back have the ability to hold both soft armor and plates that are the same size and cut of the carrier.

v3 Front Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $201.31 Part #:12-00412 Instant Access Back Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $255.68 Part #:12-00411 Overlap Cummerbund (S-3XL) MSRP: $199.00 Part #:15-00381

Features

Laser Cut TUBES SAPI

Strandhögg™ v2

• 6/12 laser cut platform • Tubes Rapid-Release Technology • Top loop placard front and back • Instant Access Back Panel • Comfort padding • Built-in ventilation channel

Maximizing the lightweight 6/12 technology and rapid closure systems provided by the Tubes fasteners, the Strandhögg Plate Carrier can be rapidly donned or doffed. Using a streamlined fit throughout, along with state of the art materials and production technology, the Strandhögg is easily tailored for comfort, ventilation, and fit. Both the front and back of the carrier feature interior facing channels for foam to add comfort and ventilation. These foam inserts can be removed for a more streamlined carrier. The front and back have the capability of holding both soft armor and plates that are the same cut size of the carrier. The front and back both feature a sewn 4"x9" top loop placard for identifiers.

The newly designed Instant Access Back Panel allows for easier access to adjust your cummerbund. Both the front and back of the carrier features interior facing channels for foam to add comfort and ventilation. These foam inserts can be removed for a more streamlined carrier. The front and back have the ability to hold both soft armor and plates that are the same size and cut of the carrier.

v2 Front (S-XL) MSRP: $160.99 Part #:12-00408 Back Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $255.68 Part #:12-00411 Overlap Cummerbund (S-3XL) MSRP: $199.00 Part #:15-00381

Features

Laser Cut TUBES SAPI

siege-R™ opTiMized

• SPEAR/BALCS armor cut • Internal belly band (removable) • 4”x 9” Loop field on front and back panels • Instant Access Back Panel

The Siege-R Optimized includes standard, fully-adjustable shoulder pads, two sets of Tubes fasteners in the front and back for rapid switch-out to the enhanced M.A.S.S. Shoulder System. The front and back plate pockets are internal to the vest, making the system slimmer and better suited for confined spaces.

The internal belly band is now removable for those who do not wish to use it all the time. The exterior cummerbund is enhanced in the back with FirstSpear high-performance elastic webbing. Finally, our quick drying airflow mesh is utilized on the interior to reduce overall weight and shed water quickly. It’s optimized for all missions and conditions!

Front Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $236.19 Part #:12-00185 Back Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $ 281.40 Part #:12-00354 Overlap Cummerbund (S-3XL) MSRP: $199.00 Part #:15-00381

Shoulder Straps

MSRP: $ 116.53 Part #:15-00300

Features

Laser Cut TUBES SPEAR/BALCS

Shown with Siege-R Optimized (sold separately)

Modular Armor Supplement System (M.A.S.S™)

• Multiple ballistic protection levels available • Compatible with Siege-R and Strandhögg • Run as a system or individual components The Modular Armor Supplement System, M.A.S.S. offers armor augmentation that is easy to employ, completely ballistic integrated, and a significant comfort upgrade. Does not affect Tubes quick release function and offers increased armor protection.

The M.A.S.S. is an excellent alternative to traditional, less thought out systems. When additional armor is necessary, it is time to get all you can functionally employ. M.A.S.S. is available to provide additional protection to the neck/throat region, shoulders, and upper arms. Components attach to a vest and are sold separately.

Collar

MSRP: $ 52.54 Part #: 15-00069

Throat Guard

MSRP: $ 45.44 Part #: 05-00073

Shoulder Pads

MSRP: $ 98.01 Part #: 15-00392

Shoulder Straps

MSRP: $ 49.13 Part #: 15-00359

Bicep

MSRP: $ 128.19 Part #: 15-00071

Groin Protector 6/12

MSRP: $ 76.12 Part #: 15-00110

Crime Suppression Vest™

• External carrier for soft body armor • Zippered pocket to insert armor • Internal cummerbund for support • 3”x7” Front loop placard • 2”x7” Back loop placard An advanced modular external carrier for your issued concealable soft body armor. The Crime Suppression Vest CSV, features FirstSpear Tube closures on the cummerbund and FirstSpear 6/12 technology throughout the system, allowing you to scale the platform to meet the mission profile from patrol to plainclothes crime operations. The CSV also features an internal cummerbund to provide additional support and stability.

Front Panel/Shoulders (S-5XL) MSRP: $126.98 Part #: 12-00371 Back Panel (S-5XL) MSRP: $176.95 Part #: 12-00370 Overlap Cummerbund (S-3XL) MSRP: $199.00 Part #: 15-00381

Shoulder Pads (optional)

MSRP: $64.52 Part #: 15-00068

Features

Laser Cut TUBES Clamshell 2 Piece Systems

Non-Official Cover™

• Concealable, slim design • Side panel system eliminates ballistic gaps • Moisture-wicking anti-microbial fabric The Non-Official Cover NOC is the first concealable vest system that provides true flexibility and superior comfort, allowing the wearer to tailor his or her protective equipment to a specific assignment or situation. This capability, when used in conjunction with a FirstSpear Slick or First On, gives the FirstSpear Professional User the ability to easily adjust his or her individual ballistic protection level. With a slim fit and unique style lines the NOC has a simplified sizing scheme that eliminates all the previous sizing and sustainment challenges formerly found in traditional concealable soft armor carriers.

Contact FirstSpear for pricing, sizing, and availability.

Deceptor™

• Concealable vest system • Compatible with Ragnar pockets • Designed for low profile SAPI plates Designed to conceal rifle velocity protective plates in high threat environments, the Deceptor will discretely hold a pair of special threat plates and two, 6"x6" Rifle Side Plates. Pockets from the Ragnar Series can be quickly attached to the front or the back of the carrier as well. The Deceptor shines with SAPI cut plates in the 2.2 to 4.5 pound medium-sized weight range which are .25 inches or thinner. For larger, thicker, or heavier plates, consider another carrier system. This carrier comes with stretch and non-stretch shoulder straps to accommodate user comfort preference.

(S-XL) MSRP: $279.16 Part #: 90-00054

Features

Slick™

• Lightweight minimalist carrier • Holds "Swimmer" or SAPI ballistic plates Designed for wear underneath garments or Load Carriage Platforms, the Slick is light and comfortable. The soft material can be folded up and stashed in your cargo pocket when not needed. Cut to fit either “Swimmer” or SPEAR ballistic plates, this is a minimalist carrier and not designed to be an outermost carrier for Tactical Operations. The fabric is a Tweave Durastretch 520E, resulting in four-way stretch for maximum comfort.

Swimmer (S-XL) MSRP: $119.87 Part #:12-00073 SAPI (M/L) MSRP: $119.87 Part #:12-00076

Features

SAPI Swimmer

6 Pocket Version - 2 Rifle Pockets, 2 Pistol Pocket, General Purpose Pocket and Combat Tourniquet Standard Version - 2 Rifle Pockets, and General Purpose Pocket

First On™

• Lightweight • 4”x7” Loop field • 2” Belly band

A Plate Carrier designed and developed out of specific needs for those who find themselves first to a crisis. The First On will don quickly and easily over your duty soft armor and blouse. Keeping essential features in the forefront of the design and removing items that will not be required for limited duration use, the First On keeps weight and bulk to an absolute minimum while utilizing FirstSpear’s Tubes closure system to make for speedy don and doffing. Integrated magazine pouches fit standard 30 round 5.56 loads and shoulder attachment points fit most hand mics.

Standard - Swimmer Cut 10"'x12" MSRP: $129.03 Part #: 12-00157

6 Pocket - SAPI Cut

MSRP: $211.64 Part #: 12-00332 Available in Medium and Large

Features

TUBES SAPI Swimmer

Tubes X Strap

• Integrates with Plate Carriers front • Tubes technology Some mission sets call for unique approaches to load carriage. Some of our Users at the Tip of the Spear need compatibility with a Free Fall Harness, others are spending a lot of time in an Armored Seat and still others are carrying a back plate in a Pack that they cannot take off or risk mission compromise. Designed to work with either the FS AAC family of plate carriers or Strandhögg this harness quickly Tubes into place and allows you to work with the front of your plate carrier in place without a back panel or cummerbund. The X Strap system has enough adjustment to go on over the top of a Soft Armor Carrier or Cold Weather Clothing. A small amount of stretch is provided on each side and the Back Panel provides for attachment of FS Cell Tags. This Harness in conjunction with a Front Panel is optimized for use with the FS AR, NBBP or UC Plates. Hard armor that is heavier than those designs may not carry well.

MSRP: $137.85 Part #:15-01065

Features

Assaulter Armor Carrier v2

• Instant Adjust Back Panel • Padded 6/12 side wings • Low profile • Adaptive cummerbund Purpose built for Direct Action user roles, the Assaulter Armor Carrier (AAC) v2 utilizes the latest in FirstSpear Technology to keep weight to an absolute minimum while maintaining true mission flexibility. The AAC is the lightest plate carrier and has the lowest profile. It has minimal padding on the shoulder straps which helps keep you streamlined. It is cut to fit either “Swimmer” or ESAPI/SPEAR cut ballistic plates, backed with an unpadded water-resistant nylon mesh. Designed to quickly shed water and aid in the transition from over the beach to over the hills.

The newest version adds padded 6/12 wings to the front of the carrier for comfort and attaching a variety of pockets such as radio and magazines. The upgraded Instant Adjust Back Panel allows the user to have cummerbund Tubes on the front and back to easily switch from adaptive land cummerbunds to maritime cummerbunds. For a lower profile non ballistic cummerbund the 2" Belly Band can be used.

Front Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $273.66 Part #: 12-00289 Instant Adjust Back Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $239.28 Part #: 12-00242 Adaptive Cummerbund (S-3XL) MSRP: $215.85 Part #: 15-00445 Shoulder Straps (S-XL) MSRP: $64.94 Part #:15-00206

Shoulder Sleeves

MSRP: $32.24 Part #:15-00178

Features

2” Belly Band

Assaulter Armor Carrier v1

• Lightest of all plate carriers • Low profile • Front panel integrated pockets • Direct action armor system Purpose built for Direct Action user roles, the Assaulter Armor Carrier (AAC) utilizes the latest in FirstSpear Technology to keep weight to an absolute minimum while maintaining true mission flexibility. The AAC is the lightest plate carrier and has the lowest profile. It has minimal padding on the shoulder straps which helps keep you streamlined. It is cut to fit either “Swimmer” or ESAPI/SPEAR cut ballistic plates, backed with an unpadded water-resistant nylon mesh. Designed to quickly shed water and aid in the transition from over the beach to over the hills.

This carrier can be configured with the CTFSS cummerbund, BC Inserts and soft armor ballistic inserts (to support in conjunction ballistic hard plates) as required. The AAC standard cummerbund will accept side plates and soft armor inserts. Both wings of the AAC Plate Carrier’s front panel have pockets with adjustable tie downs which can hold radios similar to the size and shape of the AN/PRC-148 (MBITR) or AN/PRC-152 (MBHH) and can even be adjusted to fit the 60 Round Surefire M4 Magazine. The AAC utilizes the latest in FirstSpear technologies including the 6/12 pocket attachment system and Tubes technology. This is a state of the art capability designed to support all types of operations.

Front Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $179.33 Part #: 12-00065 Back Panel (S-XL) MSRP: $135.45 Part #: 12-00080 Overlap Cummerbund (S-3XL) MSRP: $199.00 Part #: 15-00381

2” Bellyband

MSRP: $33.60 Part #:15-00163 Shoulder Straps (S-XL) MSRP: $64.94 Part #:15-00206

Shoulder Sleeves

MSRP: $32.24 Part #:15-00178

AAC Frog Kit

• ANU certified • Compatible with Rebreather Harness Kit (sold separately) • Configurable for sub-surface infiltration • Buoyancy compensators • Flotation and land cummerbund included

Evolving the transition from Land to Maritime Operations even further, FirstSpear introduces the Assaulter Armor Carrier Frog Kit. This system configures quickly for the full spectrum of operational environments. Utilizing the AAC Instant Adjust Back Panel and Adaptive Cummerbunds the Frog Kit allows for individual customization. Tubes technology in the Instant Adjust Back can be preset for different sizing requirements, changing according to your mission set. FirstSpear Tubes fasteners allow for quick donning and doffing along with the ability to change cummerbunds rapidly. 6/12 Modular Sections on the front panel, back panel, and cummerbunds allow installation of FirstSpear Modular Pockets based on an individuals preferences.

The AAC Frog Kit can be utilized with the separately purchased Rebreather Harness Kit and configured for sub-surface infiltration.

Features

Government Use Only 500D or Trelleborg (S-XL) MSRP: $2,850.23 Part #: 90-00105

Laser Cut TUBES Diveable Emergency Flotation SAPI Swimmer

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