--- title: "NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) - Black" canonical_url: "https://www.kygunco.com/product/north-american-rescue-30-0001-combat-application-tourniquet-black" meta: author: KYGUNCO "og:image": "https://cdn.kygunco.com/assets/products/219503/thumbnail.jpg?v=1713455759" "og:image:height": "500" "og:image:width": "500" "og:title": "NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) - Black" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.kygunco.com/llms.txt) [Home](https://www.kygunco.com/) / [Adventure](https://www.kygunco.com/category/adventure) / [Safety & Survival](https://www.kygunco.com/category/adventure/safety-and-survival) / [Emergency & Survival Kits](https://www.kygunco.com/category/adventure/safety-and-survival/emergency-and-survival-kits) / NRT-30-0001 ![Main product image](https://static.kygunco.com/cdn-cgi/image/f=auto,w=600/assets/products/219503/main.jpg?v=1713455759) For illustration purposes only, this image may not be an exact representation of the product. # NORTH AMERICAN RESCUE Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) - Black $29.99 ** 4 interest-free payments of **$7.50** with ![Sezzle logo](https://www.kygunco.com/brands/sezzle.svg) ** Online In Store ** Ships To Your Home Handled by our expert shippers in Bardstown, KY. Item # 219503 Style NRT-30-0001 Condition New Manufacturer [North American Rescue](https://www.kygunco.com/brand/north-american-rescue) Noted as the best prehospital tourniquet in the February 2008 supplement of The Journal of Trauma The patented C-A-T® is a true one-handed tourniquet proven to be 100% effective by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research. Tests proved that the CAT completely occluded blood flow of an extremity in the event of a traumatic wound with significant hemorrhage.The Gen 7 CAT utilizes a durable windlass system with a patented free-moving internal band providing true circumferential pressure to the extremity. Once adequately tightened, bleeding will cease and the windlass is locked into place. A hook and loop windlass retention strap is then applied, securing the windlass to maintain pressure during casualty evacuation. The patented Combat Application Tourniquet® (C-A-T®) featuring the proprietary red tip design and the mechanical advantage of a band within a band has been the Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army since 2005. The innovations in the CAT are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253. - Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army - Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research - **NEW Single Routing Buckle** for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards - Includes reinforced windlass, stabilization plate, windlass clip and writeable windlass security strap - Featuring NAR's signature Red Tip Technology® elliptical tab providing added visual clues during application Shop with KYGUNCO for the best selection, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service. Experience the difference that comes with buying from a trusted outdoor retailer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. **SPECIFICATIONS** - **NEW Single Routing Buckle** for faster application, decreased blood loss, effective slack removal, fewer windlass turns, and simplified training with single protocol application standards - Reinforced windlass rod with increased diameter for enhanced strength and aggressive ribbing for improved grip - Bilateral windlass clip for rapid windlass lock and bilateral buttress for added strength - Enhanced windlass strap changed to tactical gray and sonic welded to clip for constant contact providing safe windlass security and a place to document the application time - Reinforced stabilization plate with beveled contact bar - Signature red elliptical tip (Red Tip Technology®) provides visual cue during application - Patented free-moving internal band for true evenly distributed circumferential pressure ### Special Features: - Awarded as one of the “Top 10 Greatest Inventions” by the U.S. Army - Official Tourniquet of the U.S. Army - Used by both conventional and Special Operation forces - Proven to be 100% effective in occluding blood flow in both upper & lower extremities by the U.S. Army's Institute of Surgical Research - True, one-handed application tourniquet - Quickly controls life-threatening extremity bleeding - Recommended by the Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Designed to perform in all weather conditions - Small and cost-effective - Protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 7,842,067 and 7,892,253 ### Dimensions: - Packaged: L 6 in. x W 2.4 in. x D 1.5 in. - Open Length: 37.5 in. - Weight: 3.04 oz ** WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. 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