Officers increasingly face penetrating trauma — gunshots, stabbings, fragments — that demands self-aid or buddy-aid before EMS arrives. A full IFAK isn't always on the body; the golden hour starts at the moment of injury.
What's the smallest kit that still stops the worst bleeding?
The CORE Kit answers with the simplest, most evidence-backed configuration possible: the #1 CoTCCC-recommended tourniquet, the #1 CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing, and an effective pressure bandage — in a package small enough for a BDU pocket, vest, plate carrier, or go-bag. The C-A-T® is the validated windlass tourniquet for extremity hemorrhage; Combat Gauze® LE uses kaolin to drive the clotting cascade where a tourniquet can't reach; the 4″ flat ETD covers wounds across the body. Vacuum-sealed packaging protects sterile components (up to 5-year shelf life) through everyday carry.
Why This Kit
Two #1 CoTCCC Items
The C-A-T® tourniquet and Combat Gauze® — the top-recommended devices for their roles.
Pocket-Sized
6.4 oz, vacuum-sealed — fits a BDU pocket, vest, plate carrier, or go-bag.
Long Shelf Life
Sterile components rated up to 5 years; sealed packaging survives daily carry.
TECC-Aligned
Meets TECC hemorrhage-control guidelines for the law-enforcement responder.
Kit Contents
| C-A-T® Tourniquet — Black (CoTCCC-recommended) | 1 |
| Combat Gauze® LE Hemostatic Dressing (CoTCCC-recommended) | 1 |
| 4″ Responder ETD™ (Flat) | 1 |
Who Carries It
Law enforcement — on-body self/buddy-aid capability
Security personnel — minimum essential bleeding control
Tactical operators — pocket backup to a full kit
Pair It Up
Restock the consumables or compare other compact kits.
CORE Kit
The Essentials. On You.
Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.
Genuine North American Rescue
Sourced direct from North American Rescue.
Specifications
| Manufacturer | North American Rescue |
| SKU | 85-0834 |
| Dimensions | 7″ H × 3.5″ W × 2.25″ D |
| Weight | 6.4 oz (181 g) |
| Packaging | Compact clear vacuum-sealed bag with tear notches |
| Sterile Shelf Life | Up to 5 years |
| Compliance | Meets TECC hemorrhage-control guidelines |
| CoTCCC | Contents include CoTCCC-recommended items (C-A-T®, Combat Gauze®) |
| Origin | Made in USA |
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All products sourced direct from North American Rescue. CoTCCC recommendation status verified where applicable. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 3.5 Inches |
| Length | 2.25 Inches |
| Height | 7 Inches |
| Weight | 6.4 Oz. |
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