Learn to Use a Seatbelt Cutter in Emergency

It’s a nightmare to think of being caught in a car with jammed seatbelts and inoperable windows. Trapped inside the car that can explode or catch fire. Therefore, it is important to be prepared for emergencies.

In scenarios when every second counts, a seat belt cutter with a small hammer can be a lifesaving tool. Which the cutter can free you from a jammed seatbelt, the hammer can assist you to break out of the glass window.

 Few tips on using seat belt cutter in emergency

Seatbelt cutter is basically a tool, which comprises of a small blade and a long handle. It has a sharp edge razor and its long handle makes sure the user can use it without hurting the hand with the blade. The cutter is small enough to fit the seatbelt between the handle and the blade.

·         Every driver should have seat belt cutters in the car of times of emergency

·         The cutter should be kept within the rescue kit so it is away from the reach of kids

·         The rescue kit should be kept in a close proximity, so that it can be easily retrieved with the seatbelt on in time of emergency

·         Always use seatbelt cutter with very sharp razor blade. The cutter you use should have a very small portion of the razor blade visible at one end, so you can easily hold and cut the seatbelt without injuring yourself when you are panicking.

·         You must test run to see how easily you can access the tool kit and cut the seatbelt in case of an emergency

·         In case of an emergency, when accident occurs, you should be able to reach to the tool kit, access the cutter and cut the seatbelt to help yourself and other passengers in the vehicle

·         While cutting the seatbelt, pull the webbing of the seatbelt to a secure distance from the body. The razor blade of the seat-belt cutter can be really sharp, one wrong move can injure the chest or stomach

·         Make sure the webbing of the seatbelt slides towards the razor blade

·         In course, make sure the webbing material doesn’t gather as it moves towards the razor, this will hinder the cutting

·         Once the seatbelt is cut, make the first move to move out of the vehicle to avoid injuries

·         It is important to understand that never move an accident victim (who is injured or unconscious, unless he/she is in immediate danger) without the assistance of a trained medical professional.

Motorists should always be prepared for the unexpected like accidents and other risks. But with growing traffic on the road, vehicular safety has become a concern for most drivers. The best way to protect family and friends, with the seatbelt cutter which is a device that can help cut through jammed seatbelts to help people escape their vehicles in case of emergency.

There are various kinds of seatbelt cutters available in the market. There are some that come with a small hammer (to break the window glass of the vehicle) and there are some that can be attached to the keychain, so you can keep it handy.

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Xtar TZ20 Tactical Flashlight Review

The TZ-20 is manufactured by Xtar.At the first sight the design of the TZ20 seems to resemble several other manufacturers such asEagleTac,Olight and Fenix, butisunique. Although a relatively new company on the market they have been getting excellent reviews. They are one the few companies who sell their flashlights with a rechargeable battery, archarger for both your car and home. They also include a pouch, extra O-rings, , spare clicky switch, body clip with torx screws and lanyard wrist strap are there. Xtar TZ20– Features

Length: 141.7mm

Width 33.9mm

Weight: 121.6g

On an average, the size and weight ratio is the same as in many other products of this class. The Xtar TZ-20 body tube has a slight resemblance to the Olight M20. The head and clip match Fenix TK-series lights. The tailcapis innovative and designed for your thumb to use the on off switch in momentary mode for those tactical situation where needed. Grip is just fine and the black type-III hard anodizing has no flaws.It has a rubber tactical ring  and stainless steel clip, both are easily removable.

Since the tail screw threads are not anodized, tailcap lock-out is not feasible. A plastic retaining ring is used in the switch and there are square-cut machinist threads in the light. The head has no spring and a contact disc is there. The light can tailstand with help of the built-up areas the tailcap has. There is a standard Cree XR-E emitter in the light with a Q5 output bin. In momentary mode if you have to activate the light, you can simply press the control tab.

Very Easy To Use

The light is quite easy to handle. You can soft-press for momentary ‘ON’ and click for ‘constant ON’. Since the light is a single-stage light, PWM is not needed. The reflector fits the size of the light well as it is sufficiently deep.

Te beam thrown by the light doesn’t produce many Cree rings and looks really good. The TZ-20 has a heavier OP texturing and this is why the light throw is not that tightly focused. However, the overall performance of Xtar TZ-20is as satisfying as what a multi-power Q5-equipped light offers. That said – it offers value for your money and we’ve got this tactical flashlight on offer (at a discount) at 911Gear!

Product Observation 

The light is an excellent tactical light. Is an excellent light for lighting up the night when a high power light is needed. The LED bulb is guaranteed for 50,000 hrs, has a constant current circuit to maintain constant brightness. Its switch at the rear can be used a momentary by pressing on it or in constant mode by pressing and clicking.

In the general purpose 2xCR123A/RCR, 1x18650 category, Xtar’s TZ-20 is a potential product.

You can buy XTar TZ20 Tactical Flashlight at at 911Gear.ca! Come sand see the other models of XTAR lights like the TZ60, BK12 and others .

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Wearing Duty Belts – A Short Guide

Police duty belts, also known as Sam Browne belts, are commonly usedby Police, EMS and most Security professionals. The difference between the different occupations is what is carried on the belt. Although the standard outer belt is common most wear an outerbelt, an inner (that attach by Velcro) and keepers to keep the two together. Pouches are then placed onto the belt and inside the pouches we put things such as  such as handcuffs, keys batons, pistols, pepper spray, flashlights and numerous items needed for our daily tour of duty. 

The most common materials used to make duty belts are leather and ballistic nylon. The width can reach from 2” to 2.5 inches and strong enough to carry a firearm, baton and multiple sets of handcuffs… AT ONCE.

Wearing your belt

1.    Positioning the pouches on your belts depends on a number of things. First one is preference. Where do you want to keep your items and the second is training. Hand cuffs should be kept on your weak side so they can be reached with your weak arm leaving your strong arm free to hold onto the suspect. A firearm and or baton are kept on your strong side to allow drawing of the weapon with your strong hand. Your flashlight should be kept on your weak side. The other items on your belt are really up to your own preference and space on your belt.

2.    Since duty belts commonly have a three-way buckle system. This prevents someone from snatching your belt because you need fine motor skills to unlock the belt

3.    Belts should be worn tight and in order to alleviate any back issues from the weight of the belt a pair of our Original suspenders or our Tactical suspenders will work to keep you comfortable during those long shifts

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