Installation of the filters is really easy…just twist them on. Let’s check out the full-face PD-100 first that comes with a set of N95 filters. These are the in-stock ones to get to protect more against wildfire particles. Want to step it up a little with full-face protection or a comfy half-face respirator?
#NBC GAS MASK FULL#
That you can couple with some decontamination gloves and even Thyrosafe for protection against your thyroid absorbing radioactive iodine.Ĭheck out our Best Hazmat Suits for more info for the full protection suite. With un-magnified optics it will be a little easier. I found I had to tilt my rifle a little to get a good view through my optic. However, the CM-6M was more designed for a full field of view rather than rifle shooting. It’s also very comfy and you get the choice of attaching the filter on either side depending on your rifle hand dominance. It does that with different materials…in this case… butyl rubber which is much more resistant to fallout, chemical warefare agents, and toxic industrial chemicals. Pew Pew Tactical Shooting with MIRA Safety Gas Masks But now the extra “R” protects against dirty bomb isotope fallout. Yes…NBC masks can protect against traditional nuclear fallout from nukes. The CM-6M is rated for CBRN which is NBC with a little extra Radiation protection snuck in.īut doesn’t the “N” already stand for “Nuclear?” MIRA makes gas masks, safety equipment, and tactical gear in Texas…used by the US DoD and plenty of other countries. So I’m prioritizing the list based on what you can actually get right now.
I go over N95 masks further down the list which are the gold standard but are currently reserved for health professionals. Quick link to Parcil Respirators (#2 below). *September 2020* Wildfire recommendations added too. *August 2020 Update* More info on CDC/FDA guidelines, supplies, KN95 alternatives, and making your own mask during the current COVID-19 outbreak. *February 2022 Update* Info on CBRN suits added. So get ready for lots of pics and even some videos.īy the end you’ll know the best protection for your purpose. Then we tested them for fit, function, and value.Īnd for the extreme ones… we even gassed ourselves and tested rifle shooting ability. We’ve researched, asked experts, and hand-selected the best gas masks and respirators for a variety of safety and prepping scenarios.
subsidiary of Avon Rubber of the United Kingdom that has been making respirators and protective masks since the 1920s.Trending: Best In-Stock Ammo, Best Handguns, & Best AR-15sįrom wood dust to viruses, smoke, tear gas, and even nuclear fallout… we’ve got you covered. The M53 is built by Avon Protection Systems of Cadillac, Michigan, a U.S. It can supply its wearer with filtered air from surroundings, tanks, air purifying respirator or rebreather. The M53 is designed to work with most PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) without having to remove or change components. Like the M50, the M53 is designed to resist traditional chemical and biological warfare agents, select Toxic Industrial Materials (TIM), and particulates (including radioactive dust).Īmong the features of the M53 variant is a wider field of vision, ballistic protection and scratch resistance of the eyescreen, and connection to either a canteen or hydration bladder for drinking. The M53 is a variant of the currently issued Avon M50 mask, designed by the Department of Defense to meet the requirements of the Joint Services General Purpose Mask.
"We will aggressively challenge this mask in order to verify the high level of performance required."
"The Avon M53 is highly regarded by users and agencies throughout the world due to its protective features," said Test Officer Andrew Neafsey. Personnel at the Combined Chemical Test Facility are preparing for the arrival of the Avon M53 protective mask in late May, developed with features to meet the requirements of Special Operations units.Įxtensive testing is expected to begin in June at Dugway Proving Ground, the nation’s primary facility to test defenses against chemical and biological agents. (Photo Credit: Albert Vogel) VIEW ORIGINAL
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