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Tracer Tactical Viper Adapters

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026

With teeth made from Curv, Tracer Tactical’s Viper Adapters make your pouches super sneaky quiet.

Their Viper Adapters are available for the Spiritus Systems JSTA Pouch, Pangolin Flaps, SPUD pouch, and HSP GP SAW Pouch.

They also make closing the pouch in extreme conditions (mud, snow, ice, maritime) possible.

tracer-tactical.com

Before You Buy a MOLLE Handcuff Pouch, Read This

Monday, March 2nd, 2026

Not all MOLLE handcuff pouches are created equally. This article, as well as the feature video with Chris Sizelove, discusses handcuff pouch design and how the BFG model might be exactly what you’re looking for, or it might not be.

A handcuff pouch is purpose built to hold handcuffs but there are load carriage pouches and there are rapid retrieval pouches. The Blue Force Gear Handcuff Pouch was specifically designedfor load carriage, NOT for rapid-access restraint during a hands-on altercation.

Constructed with ULTRACOMP laminate, the pouch balances durability and lightweight while minimizing bulk. This MOLLE pouch securely holds two sets of handcuffs, keeping them tight and controlled to prevent movement or noise during dynamic operations. An integrated Ten-Speed pocket inside the pouch provides dedicated retention for a handcuff key, ensuring it stays accessible without adding external clutter.

The double Handcuff Pouch MOLLE attachment is handled by Blue Force Gear’s patented Helium Whisper attachment system, which reduces weight and form factor while eliminating traditional hardware failure points like snaps, buttons, or plastic stiffeners. This attachment method allows the pouch to integrate cleanly with MOLLE-compatible gear, making it ideal for plate carriers, chest rigs, and other load-bearing equipment.

Just as important as what this pouch does well is what it is notintended for. Unlike open-top or rigid cuff carriers designed for patrol use and rapid deployment, this pouch is not optimized for drawing handcuffs during an active physical struggle. Attempting to deploy cuffs from a closed, load carriage pouch in the middle of a fight is neither efficient nor realistic and the design intentionally reflects that reality.

Instead, this pouch excels when handcuffs are needed as part of a broader loadout: carrying multiple sets for team use, staging restraints for post-control situations, or allowing teammates to access cuffs from each other’s kit. In those contexts, security, retention, and reliability matter more than immediate draw speed.

Choosing the right gear starts with understanding the mission. To hear a detailed explanation of the features, limitations, and intended use of the Blue Force Gear Handcuff Pouch, watch the video where Chris Sizelove walks through its real-world role and application.

Nixie Works Restocks Packing Cubes

Sunday, March 1st, 2026

Nixie Works just restocked their 2WIDE and Micro Packing Cubes.

Packing cubes are a great way to keep your gear organized and accessing important items quicker without having to dig through packs/pouches. They also enable you to easily transfer the contents of a pouch to another kit, or to your ruck.

Made of Berry compliant 200D nylon packcloth, these cubes slide in and out of your pouches easily, and scrunch down to almost nothing, while still being durable and water resistant.

There’s 2 sizes: the 2WIDE and the Micro. 2WIDES obviously fit inside our 2WIDE GP Pouch. Our 3WIDE GP Pouch will hold a 2WIDE + a Micro, and our Mag Pouch will hold a Micro. You can mix and match these pouches and packing cubes to hold practically anything.

As always, made by real Americans in the USA.

www.nixieworks.com

Platatac – Peacekeeper Mk 5

Saturday, February 28th, 2026

Platatac’s Peacekeeper Mk 5 is their flagship chest rig after years of development and refinement.

Features:

  • Space for up to 6 x 30 Round AR/M4 style magazines or each pouch can accommodate 2 x AK magazines, or a single 20 Round 417/.308 magazine
  • 2 x Accessories/Water bottle/GP/ANPRC 152 pouches with front zip admin pockets
  • 1 x Large Velcro mesh pocket with included Velcro in zip
  • 2 x Tweave 4 way stretch pockets at the flanks
  • 1 x Horizontal zippered pocket with webbing loops to attach elastic loop inserts to carry a TQ, Plasti Cuffs or Cyalume
  • PALS areas between pouches and on the sides of the GP pouches to attach additional MOLLE-compatible pouches
  • Velcro sandwich for sub load pouches to boost carrying capacity
  • Colour matched velcro loop for IFF, C/S or Flag patch with embroidered Platatac logo
  • Sewn drainage holes in all pouches

Offered in an amazing 18 colors and patterns.

Get yours at platatac.com/products/platatac-peacekeeper-mk5-chest-rig.

FirstSpear Friday Focus: M4 Single, M4 Double, & M4 Triple

Friday, February 27th, 2026

FirstSpear’s M4 Single, Double, and Triple pouches deliver scalable 5.56×45 magazine carriage for operational loadouts. Each pouch is built to securely hold 30-round magazines with mil-spec elastic webbing and a reinforced flap for positive retention. The hook-and-loop closure provides fast access while keeping mags locked in during movement.

The M4 Single holds one or two stacked magazines in a compact footprint, ideal for streamlined setups where space and weight matter. It’s available in both 6/9™ and 6/12™ attachment styles for mission-specific integration.

The M4 Double features two adjacent pockets, carrying up to four total magazines. It offers increased capacity without sacrificing retention or accessibility and is also available in 6/9™ and 6/12™ configurations.

For maximum on-kit ammo load, the M4 Triple carries up to six magazines across three pockets. Built with the same secure retention system, it mounts via 6/12™ for a lightweight, low-profile attachment. Whether scaling up or running slick, the M4 line provides reliable, mission-ready magazine carriage.

To request an estimate click image above or visit First-Spear.com/Request-For-Estimate. FirstSpear is the premier source for cutting-edge tactical gear for military, law enforcement and those who train. For more information visit First-Spear.com.

Enforce Tac 26 – Snigel

Thursday, February 26th, 2026

Swedish company Snigel has been around for decades and often find themselves creating bespoke solutions for various clients.

As an example they exhibited this modular bag system produced for Thales.

Ferro Concepts – GRAB

Thursday, February 19th, 2026

GRAB is a versatile, modular solution designed for end-users who require a discreet, adaptable, and durable carry system. Engineered with mission-specific customization in mind, GRAB integrates seamlessly into both covert and overt operational environments, providing enhanced functionality without compromising on profile or comfort.

I first heard about Ferro Concepts’ GRAB last year at Enforce Tac from some friends in the British Forces who were using them.

At SHOT Show I got a chance to check it out and I’m impressed. The quality is high and it doesn’t come across as a “tactical” bag but rather something you’d see on a young executive heading to work. I’m adapting one for use as my Urban Bag of Doom.

Sized perfectly to fit something the size of like, say a SIG Rattler, GRAB also has from for “extras” which can be organized thanks to an internal Velcro field and Removable Interior Thermoplastic Composite MOLLE Insert. In addition to zippered compartments for documents the front flap features a Fidloc closure.

Offered in Black and Graphite.

ferroconcepts.com/products/grab-1

ANR Design Introduces Breaching Tool Carriers

Monday, February 16th, 2026

So far, ANR Design has added two new breaching tool carriers to their website. Made from Kydex, they are available in a variety of colors.

SET Breaching P7 MultiPry Tool Sheath

Broco JIMMY Tactical Pry Bar Sheath

The carriers come with Blade Tech Molle Lok and DCC MOD 4 Belt Clip mounting hardware.

See the entire lineup at www.anrkydexholsters.com/product-category/soldier-systems/breaching.