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North American Rescue - 30-0001-BLK Military Issue, Black
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SKU: 30-0001-281255326880
Overview
Designed for rapid hemorrhage control in traumatic emergencies, this one-handed tourniquet is built for situations where immediate action matters. The Gen 7 version uses a windlass system with a free-moving internal band to apply circumferential pressure, then locks in place and is secured with a hook-and-loop retention strap for transport or evacuation. It also includes a red tip for easier threading, a reinforced windlass clip, and a visible security tab with a writable area to note application time. This is a serious medical tool for field kits, duty gear, and emergency preparedness, with a design focused on straightforward use under stress.
Why Hunters Choose the North American Arms
True One-handed
Tourniquet design for rapid application
Gen 7
Patented free-moving internal band
Hook-and-loop Retention
Strap helps secure windlass during
Red Elliptical
Tip aids locating and threading
Writeable Security
Tab provides space to record
Key Features
- Official tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005
- One-handed design for use in traumatic bleeding emergencies
- Gen 7 windlass system with patented free-moving internal band
- Hook-and-loop retention strap secures the windlass during evacuation
- Red elliptical tip helps locate and thread the tourniquet
- Writeable security tab provides space to record application time
Best Used For
- For hunters building a trauma kit for rapid one-handed hemorrhage control.
- For backcountry users who need a compact tourniquet for emergency evacuation.
- For field teams wanting a tourniquet with a visible time-recording area.
- For users prioritizing a proven, official-issue option for extremity bleeding emergencies.
Specifications
| Color | Black |
|---|---|
| Dual Securing System | Yes |
| Generation | Gen 7 |
| Hook And Loop Windlass Retention Strap | Yes |
| Internal Band | Patented free-moving internal band |
| Model | 30-0001-BLK |
| Official Tourniquet Status | Official tourniquet of the US Army |
| Patent Numbers | 7,842,067 and 7,892,253 |
| Red Elliptical Tip | Yes |
| Red Tip Technology | Yes |
| Reinforced Windlass Clip | Yes |
| Security Tab | Highly visible |
| Tourniquet Type | One-handed tourniquet |
| Windlass System | Durable windlass system |
| Writeable Area For Time Of Application | Yes |
Pros
- True one-handed tourniquet design for rapid application
- Gen 7 windlass system with patented free-moving internal band
- Hook-and-loop retention strap helps secure windlass during evacuation
- Red elliptical tip aids locating and threading under stress
- Writeable security tab provides space to record application time
- Official tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005
Considerations & Trade-offs
- This is a specialized medical device for hemorrhage control, so it is not a general-purpose outdoor accessory and should be selected only for trauma preparedness needs.
- The one-handed design is intended to support rapid application, but it still depends on correct use under stress; training and practice are important.
- The writeable time-of-application area is useful for casualty care, but it also means the device is meant to be documented and managed as part of a medical response kit.
- The black color may be less visually prominent than high-visibility options when quick identification in a kit is a priority.
Suggested Comparisons
- Trauma first aid tourniquets
- Individual first aid kit (IFAK) supplies
- Bleeding control emergency medical gear
Suggested Accessories
- Trauma kit pouch
- Tourniquet holder
- First aid kit
- Medical storage pouch
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this product used for?
This is a one-handed tourniquet designed to help occlude blood flow in an extremity during a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.
Is the CAT Gen 7 designed for one-handed use?
Yes. The product description identifies it as a true one-handed tourniquet.
What features help secure the tourniquet once it is tightened?
The Gen 7 CAT uses a windlass system with a hook-and-loop windlass retention strap, and the windlass is locked into place after tightening.
Does the product include a way to record when it was applied?
Yes. The description says the security tab includes a writeable area to record the time of application.
Is this the official tourniquet of the U.S. Army?
Yes. The product data states that the Combat Application Tourniquet has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005.