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Active Shooter Kits & MCI Packs

Our tactical medical kits and IFAKs are designed for (and by) EMTs, Combat Medics, Tactical Medics, law enforcement professionals and individual patrol officers.

Our trauma kits are developed with emphasis on stopping the bleed, compactness, rapid access, and versatility. Many can be worn as leg rigs, as IFAKs attached to belts, assault vests or body armor. Crucial components usually included in trauma kits are tourniquets, chest seals, combat gauze, pressure dressings, EMT shears, nitrile gloves and rescue litters. But every crisis situation requires a different response—from bleeding control to airway management, and requires a specific set of trauma supplies. Most medial kits shown on this page can be customized for various specifications and requirements of the agency or operator.

For information or custom quotes, please contact us .

Active Shooter Kits for Tactical Emergency Responders

Active shooter events (ASE) and mass-casualty incidents (MCI) are unfortunately becoming increasingly common. Having the right gear and training to respond makes a difference. Our trusted trauma supplies and medical kits are built for tactical medics.

Rescue Essentials offers a variety of pre-configured tactical medical kits, but also will customize trauma kits, packs or bags to meet your team’s specific needs. Contact our sales team to discuss which options are best for you.

Choose the Right Kit

Tactical Medical Packs and Duffels

Larger active shooter bags and sling bags have slim profiles and enough trauma supplies to respond to multiple casualty situations.

Best for: Tactical medics in the warm or hot zone
Format: Backpacks and sling packs
Focus: Bleeding control and trauma response
Carry Method: Shoulder carry
Benefit: Treat multiple casualties

Choose the Right Kit for You

Hip Bags and Sling Kits

Mid-sized kits for addressing multiple casualties while keeping a low and lightweight profile.

Best for: Medics in the hot zone
Format: Medium size trauma kits
Focus: Less bulky than backpack
Carry Method: Shoulder strap or hip-belt
Benefit: Mid-size trauma kit for a single medic

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Tactical and Ballistic Vest

Protect yourself while carrying trauma supplies, IFAKs, or other necessary tools on a vest with optional ballistic armor.

Best for: Rescue Task Force, TEMS
Size / Format: Focus
Provide tools to respond to trauma patients: Carry Method
Vest: Benefit
Slim, offers protection, custom configurations :

Choose the Right Kit

Tactical Medical Packs and Duffels

Larger active shooter bags and sling bags have slim profiles and enough trauma supplies to respond to multiple casualty situations.

Best for: Tactical medics in the warm or hot zone
Focus: Bleeding control and trauma response
Carry Method: Shoulder carry
Benefit: Treat multiple casualties

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As a repeat customer, Rescue Essentials has been accurate with all my orders, fast with shipping and continues to provide me with quality medical supplies and gear at a excellent price. Their web site is easy to navigate and has always been a pleasure shopping with them!
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As always, Rescue Essentials was my go-to, and delivered what I needed in time to refresh my first-aid kit before a class I was taking. Rescue Essentials always has the lowest prices, and usually has what I need. I always check them first. And the $4.99 shipping special was much appreciated!
— Julie M.

Be Prepared for It All

Rescue Essentials has been a trusted partner for professionals in law enforcement, military, EMS, and school safety for almost two decades. Our gear is used by agencies across the U.S. and globe because it’s built to perform when lives are on the line.

With an understanding and experience in tactical medicine and rapid-response protocols, we build kits that real-world operators can depend on—every time.

FAQs

Please read our FAQ page to find out more.

Who responds to active shooter events?

Often, law enforcement is the first to arrive on the scene. SWAT will respond as well, and fire / EMS will aid when it is safe to do so. Training, coordination, and proper equipment are essentials to efficient and effective response.

What kinds of medical kits are carried by first responders or tactical medics in active shooter events or mass casualty incidents?

Trauma kits or IFAKs are generally the standard protocol. These kits include essential supplies to address life-threatening trauma according to TCCC and MARCH algorithm guidelines. Contents typically include tourniquets, hemostatics, chest seals, wound packing gauze, trauma dressings, airway tools (nasopharyngeal airways for example), shears, hypothermia blankets, and gloves.

Can I customize the contents of a medical kit for my agency?

Absolutely. Many of our kits are modular and empty packs/ pouches are available, allowing you to add or remove components based on your training, mission or agency requirements. If you would like to build custom kits for your organization or agency, contact us. We’re happy to help with kit design, testing and production to meet your needs.

How can responders protect themselves during an active shooter event?

Proper training and coordination with their team and other expected responders is essential. Having the right gear and knowing how to use it is also vital, which may include ballistic vests or packs, trauma kits, and other standard tools.

What is a Rescue Task Force?

Rescue Task Force teams are medical professionals, trained and specialized in entering “warm zones” during scenarios with active threats, such as an active shooter. Their goal is to reach casualties sooner than standard EMS teams would be able to. They often wear ballistic protection and have planned response tactics in coordination with law enforcement and other first responders

Can I customize the contents of a medical kit for my agency?

Need Training?

Rescue Essentials is proud to partner with accredited Stop the Bleed trainers throughout the U.S.

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