Doit-on porter des gants tactiques ?-T.A DEFENSE

Should we wear tactical gloves?

What is a tactical glove?

Tactical gloves are gloves intended to meet the expectations and needs of military operators, combat groups, special forces , French or European or law enforcement.

The purpose of these military gloves is to protect the hands against a wide variety of physical threats.

To achieve this, the gloves must be reinforced , impact resistant, while maintaining a high level of flexibility in order to maintain all your dexterity.

Most gloves are manufactured according to the same specifications, the same criteria, and the same materials. Leather, or thick fabric on the palm, and Kevlar or reinforcements on the back, to maximize hand protection and provide all the necessary resistance to threats such as cuts, bites, sharps, thorns , temperature fluctuations, protruding stones, glass, injuries from metal objects, or asphalt.

What are the types of tactical gloves or military gloves?

Because of military or law enforcement needs, and because these needs are extremely varied, different types of tactical gloves are manufactured for very specific purposes.

All Terrains

These gloves are designed to be reliable and adapt to all environments. From wooded forests to urban environments such as abandoned cities, all-terrain tactical gloves must be designed to be resistant to water, dirt, oil, soil, and any other contaminants that can reduce glove quality. not tactical.

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Sniper gloves

They are made for sniper rifle operators, practicing long distance shooting in order to hit distant targets. Due to the precision requirements inherent to their types of mission, military sniper gloves often offer greater dexterity than ordinary tactical gloves. On the other hand, they offer less protection against impacts and cuts. Because of his need for precision and dexterity, the sniper prefers to forget about heavy and rigid gloves with materials such as Kevlar on the back of the hand, but the fabric used must still be sufficiently resistant.

Lightweight mittens are ideal for hot temperatures.

Ambush Snipers

Puncture-proof gloves

This type of glove is used by police during anti-drug interventions, where the risk of being exposed to hypodermic syringes is higher. If you are exposed to a needle, you run the risk of developing an infection such as hepatitis, HIV, or any other blood-borne disease. Anti-puncture gloves are designed to resist needles and prevent them from passing through your skin.

What are tactical gloves used for?

Tactical gloves are not only used in crime fighting and military combat operations. Tactical gloves also have a wide range of applications for which their resistance to wear and their reinforcements make them remarkable.

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Paintball : Because they are designed to be used in military, operational and combat applications, tactical gloves are great when it comes to playing paintball. The protection they offer is perfect for absorbing shock caused by paintballs. They also improve grip, grip and dexterity while protecting your fingers and hands. This means shooting and playing games is easier and safer.

Paintball players

Airsoft : typically, when played in nature, air soft games are closer to a conflict simulation, and therefore in real and extreme terrain, this means that you need a good level of protection to protect your hands. Tactical gloves can therefore provide the necessary level of protection while maintaining good dexterity.

Urban Airsofter

Winter gloves : classic winter gloves offer you good protection against the cold. But trying to do intense exercise, or hard work, in freezing weather is virtually impossible. Shell military tactical gloves offer good protection against the cold and can make clearing snow or ice more tolerable. The same goes for driving in cold weather thanks to improved insulation and retention of dexterity. They also offer better protection for your hands in the event of a fall.

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Motorcycle gloves : thanks to the high impact resistance of certain tactical gloves, they can be used for driving and piloting a motorcycle. It is of the utmost importance that motorcyclists have the highest level of protective equipment, as even low-speed accidents can cause serious damage to skin and bones. The impact and cut resistance of tactical gloves reduces the severity of injuries your hands may suffer if you fall from a motorcycle, or even a road bike.

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It is for this reason, for example, that in Nico's advice sections, I do not advocate the use of mittens for motorcycles, scooters, or road bikes. For mountain biking it's OK because the speeds are lower and the ground is generally less abrasive than asphalt. If, on the other hand, you fall on a road bike, your hands are probably the first part of your body to hit the ground, it's a reflex and on tarmac, you will be happy to have gloves that protect all of your fingers.

Whatever the discipline, remember to equip yourself with gloves.

Crossfit gloves: crossfit can also damage your hands which, if they are burned or damaged, can affect the handling of your weapon, your shooting and, more generally, the handling of any object.

Nicholas H

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