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                 FRAG GRENADE POUCH                                   SINGLE 40MM FLASH BANG POUCH
             5   The Laser Cut Frag Grenade Pouch is manufactured using a   6  The Laser Cut Single Flash Bang Pouch attaches to the full range
                 combination of double-layered Mil-Spec elastic and laminate.   of Warriors Carriers, Belts and Back Panels. The W-LC-T40-FBP
            Holds a single M67 style fragmentation grenade, includes a plastic clip   holds 1x NICO style Multi Bang and is held in place via a bungee retention
            for single-handed silent opening.                    cord. Made using a combination of double-layered Mil-Spec elastic
                                                                 and Laminate, to produce a strong compact design. The pouch has a
               THE REASONING                                     height-adjustable cover flap, which allows different size distraction
            When deploying a 'frag'                              devices to be housed. In addition to Flash Bangs, a variety of 40mm
            grenade, the user will either                        munitions and 37mm Baton Rounds can be stored.
            'sling' or remove their rifle.
            With this in mind, your frag                                  THE REASONING
            grenade pouch doesn’t have to                               Having access to a Flashbang in breeching situations is vital,
            be on your ‘weak’ side; in fact,                            giving the aggressor the advantage. What you generally find
            you want it on your strong                                  nowadays, is each member of a detachment will have a row of
            side to allow for the draw, the                             Flashbang pouches on an Assaulters Pack (akin to the Warrior
            pin pull and then the throw.                                Assault Systems Assaulter Back Panel), allowing the person
            All without having to move it                               behind you in a stack access to the Flashbangs you’re carrying.
            from your weak hand into your                               However, you will find it impossible to access those, so having
            dominant hand.                                              access to a singular Flashbang can be vital.






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                 ARES KYDEX HOLSTER                                   MULTI-TOOL POUCH
             7   Warrior’s new ARES Kydex Belt holster is a high-quality   8  The Laser Cut Multi-Tool Pouch can be belt mounted or attached
                 low-profile holster, engineered and developed using the highest   to any carrier in the Warrior range. Holds most standard
            quality materials. Built specifically to hold both Glock 17 and 19 models,   single-handed opening compact tools from Gerber, Leatherman, etc.
            the Ares holster has adjustable tension, designed to accommodate
            the operator’s own preference on retention and draw strength.    THE REASONING
            Warrior Assault Systems have an ARES to fill a number of Glock 17/19   We’ll be honest, we struggled to think of any real functional reasons
            configurations, taking into account the various weapons lights used now.   as to why the Multi-Tool Pouch has been placed on the belt as opposed
                                                                 to elsewhere. After much thought, our only real answer is that the
            THE REASONING                                        belt is missing a knife – something most multi-tools have access to.
            The placement of the Ares Kydex Holster is fairly straightforward and and   Furthermore, multi-tools are generally quite useful, and having one to
            doesn't need a lot of explaining.. Similar to the IFAK, pistol holsters are   hand at all times sounds like a reasonable thought. Also, there isn’t much
            found either on the belt, or on the plate carrier. Again, due to the nature   else that you could put in the remaining space, and as the multi-tool
            of the battle belt, you will find more people leaning towards placing it on   doesn’t need to be placed on the users dominant side, it makes for a
            said belt as the end-user will have it to hand more often than not. It has   good place to store it.
            been placed on the right-hand side, as the shooter is right handed.










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