Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case

North American Rescue — Rigid TQ Carry

The open-top, injection-molded hard case for the C-A-T® Gen 7 — built by Eleven 10® for North American Rescue. Friction retention holds the tourniquet at rest and releases it on a single gross-motor pull: no straps, no cover, no buckles. TekLok belt, Safariland drop-leg, or MOLLE mounting. Eleven colors, the broadest range in the NAR rigid line. Case only — tourniquet sold separately.

A tourniquet buried in a zippered pouch, held by a snap or flap, costs seconds you may not have — and demands fine motor control that drains fast under stress and blood loss.

How fast can you get the tourniquet into your hand?

This case answers with friction retention and an open top. The C-A-T® Gen 7 (CoTCCC-recommended) seats in injection-molded nylon that grips it securely at rest yet yields to a single gross-motor pull — no buckle, snap, or cover to defeat first. A drainage hole at the base sheds water after wet environments. The same body mounts almost anywhere: a Blade-Tech TekLok fits duty belts up to 2.25″ in vertical, horizontal, canted, or inverted positions; the two-screw pattern bolts to a Safariland drop-leg shroud; and the Black MOLLE variant ships with Tactical Tailor Malice Clips for plate-carrier and vest mounting. A hook-and-loop cross identifier marks the tourniquet for any responder who needs to find it. Eleven colors span tactical earth tones, LE duty finishes, EMS high-vis orange, and civilian gray.

Open Top. One Pull. Eleven Colors.

Genuine North American Rescue, shipped from a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.

When to Deploy the Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case

• Dedicated belt-mounted tourniquet carry: Provides a rigid case that protects the C-A-T® Gen 7 from being crushed, bent, or contaminated while mounted on a duty belt or plate carrier.
• Vehicle and equipment staging: Rigid cases allow tourniquet staging on vehicle door panels, steering column mounts, or equipment hard-points where a soft pouch would deform and prevent access.
• Rapid one-hand tourniquet access: The rigid case maintains the tourniquet in a presentation-ready orientation — no fumbling or untangling required under stress.
• Protection in austere environments: In sandy, muddy, or wet conditions, a rigid case prevents mechanism contamination that can degrade tourniquet performance at the moment it's needed.
• Law enforcement and military IFAK staging: Officers and soldiers mounting their tourniquet externally on belt or vest use the rigid case to maintain both protection and consistent access orientation.

How the Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case Compares

Rigid Case vs. soft/elastic tourniquet pouches: Elastic pouches are lighter and more packable but allow the tourniquet to be compressed and may present it in a tangled configuration. The rigid case maintains tourniquet shape, prevents crushing, and presents it identically every time — critical for stress-inoculated one-hand deployment.

Rigid Gen. 7 Case vs. standard CAT Tourniquet Pouch: The standard pouch is a softer, more flexible carrier. The rigid case provides crush protection. Choose based on mounting environment and how aggressively the kit will be handled in the field.

Rigid Case vs. no case (loose tourniquet): A loose C-A-T in a kit or pocket can be contaminated, bent, or lose its presentation orientation. The rigid case solves all three problems. For any tourniquet that is mission-critical, the rigid case is the correct housing.

Rigid Gen. 7 Case vs. cover and shirt-guard versions: The base case is the most compact. The cover version adds a protective cover for the case opening; the shirt-guard version adds a guard that prevents the case from snagging clothing during draw. Choose based on your carry position and draw path. See all tourniquet carriers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case compatible with the C-A-T Gen 7 only?

A: The case is specifically designed for the C-A-T® Generation 7 tourniquet. Compatibility with other tourniquet models or earlier C-A-T generations depends on the specific dimensions of the device. Confirm fit with the exact tourniquet model you are using.

Q: Does the tourniquet come included with the rigid case?

A: No. The Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case is a carrier only — the C-A-T® tourniquet is sold separately. This allows separate procurement of the CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T® through your existing supply channel.

Q: What is the NSN for the Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case?

A: Contact MED-TAC International for current NSN, pricing, and government procurement options for the Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case.

Q: Can the Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Case be mounted to MOLLE?

A: Yes. The Rigid Gen. 7 CAT Tourniquet Case is designed for MOLLE/PALS attachment. Verify row count and attachment width compatibility with your vest or belt platform. The case also supports belt clip and other attachment options depending on the configuration.

Q: Is the Rigid Case appropriate for prolonged water exposure?

A: The rigid case protects the tourniquet from dust, dirt, and splash. For prolonged submersion or waterborne operations, assess the case's seal rating against your operational environment. For amphibious or maritime operations, confirm water-resistance performance with MED-TAC International or the product IFU.