The 03 Modular Split Front Chest Harness was developed by serving Law Enforcement Officer Jeff Carpenter in order to satisfy his needs for a tailored load carrying solution. He prefers a two piece design but felt that most two piece chest rigs were either too large and/or too cumbersome for his needs. Additionally, many available designs are geared toward military users while he participates in a great deal of tactical training in addition to his LE duties.
Specifically, he wanted a two piece chest rig design that was:
-Modular
-Versatile
-Light Weight
-Low Profile
-Well balanced
-Quick and easy to put on
-A design that would not interfere with the gear that he would be wearing no matter if he was wearing a suit, Patrol uniform, plain clothes, or SWAT uniform
The design went through an evolutionary period and finally ended up at Bravo Company with manufacture by our good friends at Blue Force Gear. This Chest Rig is exclusive to Bravo Company and cannot be purchased through BFG.
While it’s a fairly simple affair, the Chest Rig offer a lot of capability and holds four 30 round AR-style magazines internally. Additionally, the hydration carrier is removable and there are 12 channels of PALS webbing on the front of the rig for modularity. The padded shoulder straps attach to the rig via the innovative Adjustable Load Bearing Strap System developed by Stephen Hilliard at BFG.
You can read about the entire development process here. The author goes into great detail and explains why he made the decisions he did. It is a great case study in the evolution of a load carrying solution.
The 03 Modular Split Front Chest Harness is available in MultiCam, Coyote Brown, and Black and is Made in the USA with top quality materials including 500D Cordura. To order visit www.BravoCompanyUSA.com.
