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SKU: 80-0041

Type: Body Armor

Vendor: Tactical Medical Solutions

TacMed™ Critical Event Response System – Individual

Name: TacMed™ Critical Event Response System – Individual
Brand: Tactical Medical Solutions
SKU: 80-0041
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PRODUCT INFORMATION

Tactical Medical Solutions · Active Shooter Response System

TacMed™ Critical Event Response System – Individual

One procurement line that equips a single responder for a hostile event: The TacMed™ Responder Plate Carrier with Level IIIA soft armor, a Universal Tourniquet Dispenser holding two SOF® tourniquets on the ID patch area, and a Critical Event Individual Kit on the Signature Series OIFAK platform. SKU 80-0041, 7.5 lb complete, made in the USA.

SKU 80-0041Level IIIA soft armor, included2× SOF® tourniquets on the carrier7.5 lb complete system

The value here is that armor, tourniquets and a trauma kit arrive as one issue item. What the page does not give you is the packing list of the medical kit — get that in writing before an agency writes it into a standard.

What's Included

One system per order, single variant. Tap a section for what is established and what is not.

VIEW ▾In the System — three components

1× TacMed™ Responder Plate Carrier with NIJ Level IIIA soft armor — 1,000D Cordura® nylon carrier with quick-release buckles, one-size-fits-most, adjustable shoulder straps and waistband, front and rear PALS webbing
1× Universal Tourniquet Dispenser, mounted on the carrier ID patch area — each tourniquet on its own pull strap for independent ambidextrous release, behind a removable patch panel
2× SOF® Tourniquet. The tourniquets as "SOF® Tourniquets" and elsewhere as "SOF-T" without stating which model — confirm with the manufacturer whether the SOF-T Wide ships before relying on a CoTCCC recommendation for this component.
1× Critical Event Individual Kit on the TacMed™ Signature Series OIFAK platform — adjustable internal organiser panel, MOLLE straps for attachment to the carrier

VIEW ▾Not Included, and Not Stated — read this before writing it into a standard

Hard plates are not included. Level III/IV rifle plates are not supplied by default and that the carrier can accept 10 in. × 12 in. shooter’s-cut hard plates.
The soft armor panel model, cut and dimensions are not stated

▾Specifications

TacMed™ Critical Event Response System – Individual — specifications as published

Specification	Detail
Manufacturer	Tactical Medical Solutions (TacMed™) — Made in USA
SKU	80-0041
System weight	7.5 lb, complete system
Armor level, as stated	Level IIIA soft armor, included, front and back. The legacy page's claim of NIJ certification is not carried: MED-TAC has not confirmed a certificate or an NIJ Compliant Products List entry for this panel, and no test standard edition (0101.06 and 0101.07 are different regimes) or panel model number is published. Certification claim withdrawn pending a certificate or CPL entry from TacMed; TacMed may hold system-level certification under its own name, which would reinstate it.
Threat coverage, as stated	Level IIIA is rated for handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum. It gives no round-by-round test table and none is supplied here.
Rifle threats	Not covered by the soft armor. Rifle protection requires hard plates, which are not included.
Carrier	TacMed™ Responder Plate Carrier, 1,000D Cordura® nylon, quick-release buckles
Carrier sizing	One-size-fits-most; adjustable shoulder straps and waistband
MOLLE	Front and rear PALS webbing on the carrier; MOLLE straps on the medical kit
Tourniquet access	Universal Tourniquet Dispenser on the ID patch area, ambidextrous, two tourniquets on independent pull straps
Medical kit	Critical Event Individual Kit on the Signature Series OIFAK platform. Contents not itemised on the legacy page.
Stated compliance	The system meets NFPA 3000™ individual responder requirements
Origin	Made in USA
Shipping restriction	MED-TAC does not ship body armor to Connecticut or New York, and this system ships with armor.

Three claims on the legacy page are not carried here: The certification wording the legacy page attached to the soft armor, republished instead as "Level IIIA soft armor, included" pending a certificate or CPL entry; that the medical kit is "CoTCCC-graded", which is not a status that exists — CoTCCC recommends individual devices, not kits; and a timed claim about donning the carrier and activating the dispenser.

▾Who Carries It

Law enforcement and EMS agencies equipping every member for hostile-event response on one requisition line rather than three · Plain-clothes officers and detectives pre-staging armor in a vehicle · Rescue Task Force medics who need soft armor and immediate hemorrhage control without a full tactical kit · School resource officers and venue security working under an agency ASHER plan.

Tourniquet application is a trained skill taught at every responder level, and the dispenser is designed to be worked one-handed — but it still has to be rehearsed on the carrier it is mounted to. Anything beyond hemorrhage control depends on what is actually in the individual kit, which this page does not establish. TacMed requires professional identification before shipping body armor.

▾NFPA 3000™ Context as Published

NFPA 3000™ — Standard for an Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response (ASHER) Program — sets competency requirements for fire, EMS and law enforcement responders across threat zones. The individual responder requirements it describes are personal protective equipment rated for the threat environment, a tourniquet for immediate extremity hemorrhage control, and individual trauma supplies for self- and buddy care.

This system addresses all three in a single procured unit. NFPA 3000 is a program standard, not a product certification: No equipment package holds certification to it, and compliance is a property of an agency’s program. Whether this system satisfies a particular agency’s plan is a decision for that agency.

Genuine Tactical Medical Solutions

Sourced direct from the manufacturer or an authorized master distributor. Ships from MED-TAC International, Pembroke Pines, FL — clinician-founded, veteran-led, SDVOSB-certified.

Built around MARCH. Every kit we sell maps to the MARCH protocol — Massive hemorrhage, Airway, Respiration, Circulation, Hypothermia. Learn the sequence in our complete MARCH guide.

SPECS & MEASUREMENTS

Specifications coming soon. Contact us for detailed product information.

SHIPPING & RETURNS

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Order Processing & Tracking

Standard Gear: In-stock medical devices, consumables, and tactical packs process within 48 hours.

Stocked Kit Bags: Custom-built kits ship within 7-10 days as they are assembled by hand at our South Florida facility.

Automated carrier tracking details are emailed immediately upon shipment dispatch.

30-Day Returns & Medical Safety

Returns: Unused, unopened equipment in original manufacturer packaging is eligible for return within 30 days of delivery.

Bio-Safety Notice: To ensure sterility and patient safety, medical consumables with opened or broken tamper-evident seals cannot be returned.

Return Facility: MED-TAC International Corp., 15757 Pines Blvd, Suite 154, Pembroke Pines, FL 33027.

Export Compliance

North American Rescue (NAR) products and rifle hard armor plates are strictly restricted to US and APO/FPO addresses and cannot be exported internationally.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does the TacMed Critical Event Response System – Individual include?

The CERS-Individual (SKU 80-0041) includes three components: (1) the TacMed™ Responder Plate Carrier pre-loaded with NIJ-certified Level IIIA soft armor panels, (2) the Universal Tourniquet Dispenser with two SOF® Tourniquets mounted on the carrier's ID patch area, and (3) a Critical Event Individual Kit on the Signature Series OIFAK platform with MOLLE attachment straps. The complete system weighs 7.5 lbs and is Made in the USA.

Does the CERS-Individual meet NFPA 3000™ requirements?

Yes. The TacMed Critical Event Response System – Individual is designed to meet and exceed NFPA 3000™ individual responder requirements for active shooter and hostile event response. NFPA 3000™ requires personal protective equipment rated for the threat zone, a tourniquet, and individual trauma supplies for self/buddy care — all three are addressed by this system. Agencies implementing NFPA 3000™ compliance programs can specify the CERS-Individual as their individual responder package.

What level of ballistic protection does the CERS-Individual provide?

The CERS-Individual includes a TacMed™ Responder Plate Carrier loaded with NIJ-certified Level IIIA soft armor panels. Level IIIA soft armor protects against handgun calibers up to .44 Magnum, including 9mm, .40 S&W, .45 ACP, and .357 SIG. For rifle-rated protection, the carrier can additionally accommodate 10"×12" hard armor plates. The Level IIIA configuration keeps the system weight manageable for EMS and RTF personnel who also carry medical equipment.

Can the CERS-Individual be pre-staged for multiple users?

Yes. The Responder Plate Carrier's one-size-fits-most design — with hook-and-loop shoulder strap adjustment and waistband buckles extending to 61" circumference — allows the pre-assembled system to be staged in a vehicle, station, or storage bay and rapidly donned by any responding team member without size-matching. This makes the CERS-Individual well-suited for cross-shift staging, vehicle trunk deployment, and rapid-response scenarios where personnel vary by shift.

How does the CERS-Individual differ from the CERS-Rescue?

The CERS-Individual (SKU 80-0041) is configured for a single responder's self- and buddy-care needs: one carrier with soft armor, two tourniquets via the Universal Tourniquet Dispenser, and one Critical Event Individual Kit. The CERS-Rescue (SKU 80-0039) adds a Critical Event Rescue Kit — a larger Signature Series Med-Pack with four tourniquets, four bandages, four NPAs, two chest seals, and a Foxtrot® DA Litter — providing multi-casualty treatment and evacuation capability for medic-level responders.

Does the CERS Individual include hard plates or only soft armor?

The CERS – Individual includes front and back NIJ-certified Level IIIA soft armor panels in the Responder Plate Carrier. Level IIIA is rated for handgun rounds up to .44 Magnum. Hard plates (Level III/IV for rifle protection) are not included by default but the carrier can accept 10″×12″ shooter's-cut hard plates if upgraded. Contact TacMed for agency customization options.

What is the Universal Tourniquet Dispenser and how does it work on the CERS Individual?

The Universal Tourniquet Dispenser occupies the ID patch real estate on the front of the Responder Plate Carrier. Two SOF® Tourniquets are held behind a removable patch panel — each has a dedicated pull strap for independent ambidextrous release. The patch panel sits over the dispenser, preserving the visual appearance of a standard patch while concealing immediately accessible tourniquets.