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High Threat Concealment Releases QRS Salvo Modular Rig

High Threat Concealment out of Newport News, Va. recently unveiled its latest modular rig, the Quick Response System – Salvo, or QRS Salvo.

According to the presser, the QRS Salvo comes standard with a Vantage OWB Belt Holster and a four-piece magazine panel that uses the M4 Mag Stacker in configurations that include Dual Pistol Mag Holders & M4 Rifle Mag Holders.

“The Mag Stacker has been on our radar for some time. We recognize the importance of maximizing available space along the waistline, carrying additional rifle or pistol magazines while adding minimal bulk. This system works for professionals who need to carry additional payload or for anyone who would like to spend more time shooting and less time reloading mags at a course or on the range,” High Threat Concealment design engineer Nick Pastros said.

The QRS Salvo also ships with HTC’s Tactical Cobra Belt, which is a two-piece design that holds your gear in place while allowing for quick attachment and removal. Users also have the option of adding belts like the Low Viz Battle Belt. You can also upgrade your underbelt to HTC’s Everyday Tactical Belt (EDT), which is touted as a comfortable belt that offers a quick-attach foundation for HTC’s modular gun belt systems.

HTC’s QRS Salvo is made from premium grade Boltaron and is available in black or flat dark earth. The holsters are custom made to the user’s make and gun model. Most aftermarket features and weapon mounted lights can also be accommodated.

The modular rig is available starting at $450.

For more information, visit highthreatconcealment.com.

Keep Your Gear at the Ready with High Threat Concealment’s QRS Rig

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High Threat Concealment has tacked on another addition to its modular gun belt lineup with the Quick Response System (QRS), a scalable rig that lets you keep your most vital equipment at the ready.

The QRS comes with a Vantage OWB holster; built-to-order three-piece magazine panel and two-piece 1.75-inch Tactical Cobra Belt that includes a 1.75-inch under-belt and a removable Micro Grip Panel. As the press release notes, this should keep you prepped when you need to deal with a threat.

When every second counts, you need quick and easy access to your guns and ammo. AustriAlpin’s fast-attach/quick-release Cobra Buckle helps you accomplish just that in mere seconds, High Threat Concealment says. When paired with the Micro Grip Panel, the system secures around your waist without the need for an under-belt or pant belt loops to keep it stabilized while protecting your skin and clothes from the interior Velcro hook lining. For added stability, the under-belt can be used in place of the Micro Grip. It locks the equipment into place without having to use belt keepers.

Users can also make life easier by upgrading the standard under-belt to HTC’s Everyday Tactical Belt, which lets you quickly attach and detach the QRS. It can also be worn by itself as an EDC belt. The QRS also works with HTC’s Low Pro belt if you need maximum concealment. These belts come in both black and coyote tan.

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HTC Low Profile System (LPS) | Review

In the security contracting world, keeping a low visibility profile is paramount to both safety and mission success. High Threat Concealment offers several options that will keep your sidearms, magazines, radio and IFAK out of sight but within easy reach to mitigate threats. HTC is a veteran owned small business that specializes in the development of low profile tactical gear for close protection or low visibility operations in both permissive and non-permissive environments. All products are made in the USA and are currently fielded by security contractors, federal agents, military units, and government personnel around the globe. One product that I was able to test for the last few months was the HTC Low Profile System or (LPS).

The HTC LPS is built on the sturdy two piece 1.75″ Tactical Cobra Belt system. A soft sided Velcro belt is worn traditionally by weaving it through the belt loops of the pants. The Tactical Cobra belt is then attached with Velcro over top of the loops. This method allows not only easy on/ easy off capability, it prevents the LPS from spinning, twisting or riding up the waist. A pet peeve of mine for battle belts worn over the belt loops has always been their tendency to ride up while drawing a sidearm. Additionally, those belts will flop all over the place while maneuvering which conveniently relocates your magazines and essential equipment. The 2-piece Tactical Cobra Belt from HTC provides a solid foundation to start building a mission specific system.

HTC mag pouches

High Threat Concealment utilizes the latest in compression molding, vacuum forming, and injection molding. Along with high quality thermoplastics and Mil-spec hardware, HTC manufacturs some of the most effective, low profile tactical gear available today.

The HTC Low Profile System includes the following components;

Holster
Radio Holder or MAP pouch
Blowout Kit
Dual pistol mag holder
2 rifle mag holders
MSRP $445

This selection of components give the user total flexibility to adapt to the mission at hand. I used the HTC Low Profile System for 3-gun competition. So my set-up consisted of a dual pistol mag, single AR mag and my pistol holster. No need for a radio or IFAK at the competition.

HTC pistol mag and IFAK

HTC utilizes a simple hardware solution for connecting the various components of the belt together. A screw, nut-sert and rubber washers provide a solid connection while maintaining a low profile. The dual pistol mag and holster feature an adjustable friction retention screw. Allowing the user to custom tailor the fit and friction of the pistol and magazines. In the past, there were 2 different AR mag holders depending on the orientation of the magazine. Currently, HTC offers a reversible AR mag pouch that secures the magazine in either orientation. Further simplifying the users ability to adapt the belt accordingly.

HTC Cobra 2 piece belt

Final thoughts: The HTC Low Profile System is by far my favorite modular belt to date. Although I’m not currently in the contracting field, the low visibility of this system under a jacket is amazing. I can even conceal this system comfortably under a suit jacket for an executive protection detail. HTC also offers a leather belt to better blend into the executive environment. During dynamic movement and shooting drills while competing in 3-gun competitions, the HTC LPS always maintained my equipment and never shifted. With so many pistol configurations, magazines, radios and blowout kits available, there are literally thousands of options to suit every shooters needs. The HTC Low Profile System (LPS) is the most adaptable and comprehensive low profile concealment rig available on the market today.

Low Visibility Concealed Carry

The ability to carry concealed easily and comfortably requires a good base; whether it’s inside the waistband or outside the waistband. What I mean by that is spend the money once and get a good belt and then pair that with a quality holster to support both your firearm and spare ammunition. In order to not look ‘super tactical’ while walking down the street I chose to go with a good leather 1.5″ wide belt. By going with the 1.5″ width you’ll be able to accommodate most all belt loops out there – I wear jeans more often than not and a 1.5″ belt works great. The leather material with give the appearance of a ‘normal’ belt and not say ‘hey I have a loaded gun under my shirt‘. High Threat Concealment has engineered a system that addresses those very issues. The way they design and build their holsters allows them to stay rigid on your belt and suck in close to the body reducing the signature of a weapon.

I recently purchased an outside the waistband holster for my Glock 17 and a dual mag pouch from High Threat Concealment since my recent transition to outside the waistband carry. I decided to move to an OWB carry for a few reasons. First, I wanted to have faster and smoother access to my sidearm, and also have the ability to re-holster a little quicker; especially going into the fall and winter months when I’m layering clothing. Second, with a full size gun, my concealed carry with an outside the waistband holster is able to distribute the weight more evenly. With a standard untucked flannel shirt, regular fit shirts, or jackets, I’m able to confidently conceal my full size Glock 17 and two spare magazines without any printing. High Threat Concealment also offers inside the waistband loops allowing you to convert your holster from an outside carry to a more discrete inside the waistband carry. After I’ve carried with this system over the next several months I’ll come back and give a more detailed review.

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EXTENDED STAY

(Article originally published on Black Rifle Coffee by Scott Lambin)

Warfighters, security professionals and law enforcement officers alike are faced with a plethora different mission profiles throughout their day to day operations. Having checked two of the 3 boxes myself, the need for various kit has been a point of contention on many occasions throughout my career. Running Counter Assault operations to escorting a President or other Diplomats calls for a staunch difference how you do business. Either put in a corner of my 40 ft. connex living quarters or in a wall locker; at any given time, I would always have a low and high profile kit staged and ready to go. Weaponry remains the same for both, but the method in which we employ them differ. Contrary to popular belief, you will be hard pressed to find a TRUE one kit fits ALL mission profile, in most cases, Special Operators kit up for direct use within the team.

Playing in the Security and “Mentoring” realms these days, I have taken the liberty to bastardize (of sorts) a low profile belt system from High Threat Concealment and married Safarilands 6378 (Light Bearing) holster along with S&S precision holster extender and GRT belt adapter. Before getting into the weeds with the extender; HTC’s system is one of the best concealable belt systems on the market. In fact, I have a separate system for low profile missions (here), a rig for a single stack tactical pistol and a rig for my competition single stack set up at home. I just needed a holster that will fit the profile of the job that I am doing.

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