Defense Mechanism Modular Placard : Next generation placard system
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- Today we dig into the Defense Mechanisms Modular Placard system to see what kind of dynamic options this placard gives us.
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The first part of starting our Defense Mechanisms placard is to decide on which base to use. There are multiple different bases that all serve different purposes. The first style is an SMG mag base that offers you the ability to connect in various pistol caliber mags. The two different size bases fit the different identified mags and all the information is on the website to aid you in which size you need.
Another base option is the buildable base option. This gives you a blank canvas to connect up anything and everything you may possibly need. Want just a mag a radio? Or two pistol mags and two rifle mags? This is the one to go totally crazy with.
Next is the kangaroo base. This allows you to connect into your plate carrier with a molle front to connect mags into or you can use the inner pouch to store all of your mags
And the last base currently available is the 3 mag rifle base. This comes in 3 flavors, the 3 mag base, 4 mag base, and 3 mag armalite 10 base.
On each placard you also have the ability to select which clips to use from the GTRS latches to connect into the various placard setups or the g-hooks to connect into molle style connections or carriers without placard integration.
The next base option is the placard height. The short is quite short and I got the wrong size. If you have a commercial carrier, you likely want the optimized ride height. Take the time to measure to make sure you’re getting the correct size.
Once you have a solid base, you could just stop here but it’s way more fun to go crazy.
The Defense Mechanisms team also offers an absolute ton of affordable pouches you can add to really customize your placard setup. Adding in radio pouches, half zippered pouches, full zippered pouches, or additional mag pouches is incredibly easy.
And the best part of the whole process is that everything is available. As it IS made to order, the wait is approximately two weeks but it also means you’re not playing the world’s most annoying scavenger hunt just to find your gear in stock.
The last step of all of the placards involves the placard wrap. The wrap comes in two sizes and the size of the wrap is based on the size of your placard base. Additionally, the placard wrap page shows which size wrap fits on which size base to remove any confusion.
There are 3 different styles for the wrap also. The slick front, the molle front, and the hook and loop front. To connect the base, you’ll want to load the pouches with gear so you know the approximate level of tension to apply. Then firmly wrap the placard wrap around your customized setup to finish the assembly.
At this point, you can also add the Defense Mechanisms sidekick pouches to expand the function of the placard system. Each sidekick pouch also has a super smart divider system to allow the pouch to work in either a left hand or right hand orientation, removing the need to buy two of each pouch.
The sidekick pouches can also be removed from the exterior and placed inside the placard to further customize your placard assembly options.
Defense Mechanisms also use their own dangler pouch for medical equipment called the direct impact pouch. The direct impact pouch comes in 3 sizes and each size includes a listing of the gear that fits cleanly and easily inside that pouch. So if you know what medial gear you want, it’s easy to see which pouch it’s all going to fit in.
By adding the direct injury pouch to the placard and sidekick pouches, the entire system brings some dynamic mission capabilities that show Defense Mechanisms really thought through their approach to these products.
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Optimized is the short length, and standard is the longer length!
Haha is it?? Good grief
Edit: verified... I messed this up... Twice
This was a huge help. Almost ordered the wrong one.
Standard is bigger than optimized?! I’ll remember that in the Trojan aisle.
Yeah, I found out the hard way. I ordered based on the video, lol. Read the fine print, woof!
@@fatboys1961 oooof so sorry. Imma dummy
The timing couldn’t have been anymore perfect, was looking into buying the mepc and was looking a placard. Appreciate everything you’ve done.
Badass! You'll have to share some photos when it's all done.
-Walsh
I have the Mepc and the placard I love it 100% recommend
As someone who’s been ready to tear their own hair out trying to figure what carrier/setup to go with, DM has really opened my eyes and made things clear! I am definitely going to be ordering a whole carrier from them later this week 🤘
I'm looking to try the MEPC soon. Would love your thoughts on it.
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I’ll let you know, I’m placing my order tomorrow so it’ll be a few weeks
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Carrier finally shipped, should have it by next week sometime. If you’re still interested in hearing from me about it just lemme know 👍
@@QuestioningLogic absolutely I do. I have an MEPC now also. Would love your thoughts on it
-Walsh
Im so glad someone is FINALLY, Covering DM. been using them for a while. LOVE them.
I went from "what is this" to "I only want this" in a very short period of time. It helps the DM guys badass too lol
@@ThinLineDefenseCo totally agree, their quality is superb. I am buying their load carrying platform and I think I will exclusively use them for such things unless I need other attachments (like danglers) that they do not yet provide.
Love your reviews, man! Definitely my favorite reviewer. Making me laugh my ass off and learn more. Thank you, keep up the awesome work. Cannot wait for more!
Haha glad you enjoy it and thanks for supporting us!
-Walsh
Isn’t he the best? I absolutely love this guy. 😍
Was debating between the spiritus Mk4 and the d3crm but this, this is the one! Thanks for the review 👍
What a great review. This will help me decide what to get. Thanks.
love that thing! The entire DM system is really good
-Walsh
I already have my MEPC and a few of their accessories being made and will be ordering a placard system setup for the Mrs. I'm going to set my slickster up for her with the placard so we can dominate any home defense scenarios.
All of the DM content made me sub... I'll have to watcgh while I wait for my kit to ship!!!
Great stuff man
The Direct Injury Care Pouch is 100% my favorite.
Great review!!
Awesome video. Just ordered a set.
Badass! Let me know how you like it when you get it in.
-Walsh
That’s pretty sick. I may build a 4 mag setup somewhere down the line. (I’m a broad guy. I have room) In the interim, I have some guys in my crew that might be interested.
I’ve been kicking around the idea of getting their gas mask pouch. I was considering their carrier pretty heavily before I got my HRT. I’m glad to see they make quality stuff. It makes me more likely to pull the trigger on any products of theirs I’m considering in the future.
Thank you for this video!!!
After checking the website I was confused about what all the little Dodaddys do lol.
I love the Agilite AR-15 3 mag pouch.
I was thinking about getting that for the MEPC . And just run that. Cause at the end of the day, struggling to get ammo in or out it’s pouch is most critical in life or death situation in my opinion
DefMech is my new favorite outfitter.
Love my DM Mepc. Quality products for sure!
you like it a lot?? I'm looking to try the MEPC soon.
-Walsh
I got a triple 5.56 placard, DIK and plate carrier from them. Definitely gonna be getting a few of these add on to the placard
oh badass. What are your thoughts so far? I'm leaning towards the MEPC next.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I got the MEPC as well, it's fantastic
Nice review. Definitely a shot across the bow at the bigger companies. Gonna pick these up for my K19v2 when they release to the public.
Oh they're available now
@@ThinLineDefenseCo nice! I checked when your review dropped and they were still on pre-order.
I have a lot of their products. I highly recommend them.
Looking forward to trying the placard system. Waiting on K19 to be delivered.
Hell yea! I like the combo of the two. Which k19 did you go with?
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo They just came out with Multi cam black so you know I went with it! Stoked about it!
But but but…..THE DRIP!!!
Man, I’m barely 5 minutes into this and I’m already totally blown away!
Different sizes of DIC pouch………..some men are………..nope I’m not going to do it. 😂😂😂
Ok last comment………..they got that Tiger Stripe?
If I didn't already buy the maximus on your recommendation (I love it), I'd be all over this idea. Nice review!
Haha also an absolute fantastic placard. The price for the setup of that is bonkers good.
I also bought the maximus and the agilite K19 cuz of Walsh
Awesome review, thank you for covering this. I just wish they made 5 SMG pouch without the gaps.
They're really really really customer friendly....I'd ask em.
-Walsh
Very cool!
did you get a Placard setup already?
@@ThinLineDefenseCo got the maximus placard about a month and a half ago. Still waiting on the Axl adapter. Been almost three months!
Was waiting for this video to come out! For real though, after I looked at the DM placard system after finding out about them a few months ago, I can't help but laugh at all the other placards that companies put out and call "modular." Unfortunately, the guns & gear industry is also guilty of using hotkey words for sales.
I recently got me one of their MEPCs with some Hesco 4400s, and I'm definitely excited to start buying some pieces to throw a placard together.
I'm with you... it's bonkers when you get a real modular setup. I'm playing with the MEPC now too!
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo dope! Can't wait for that video!
My MEPC shows up tomorrow! I admit, I didn't understand the placard system and I purchased an esstac 3 mag.
I'll probably add the dangler med, TQ and radio pouches.
If they come out with an AK 7.62 option, I'll probably snag one as well!
Damn! I'm moving to the MEPC next. Any input I could add to the review?
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo
Your review was spot on and explained it completely.
I purchased the esstac before watching your video. It showed up and is a solid piece of kit, I'll give it a go and add all the DM expanders and dic pouch!
Defense Mechanisms also has a plate carrier….do I smell a future PC review????
Whhheelllll..... This placard needs something Multicam tropic to match lol
Got a defense mechanisms plate carrier 4 months ago. It’s my 3rd plate carrier and I’m lovin it. P.S. You should wrap the sidekicks in the cummerbund
Oh damnn. I'm looking to try the MEPC soon. And yea haha DM told me the sidekicks go in the cummerbund. The k19 is a bit unique and it doesn't attach that way and it doesn't work with the crye spc either. So it depends on how the carrier is designed to some degree.
Appreciate the tip though! And I'm going off your suggestion for the MEPC lol
-Walsh
Id like to try this but I am a fan of dedicated systems. Modularity almost always involves compromise. The magazine pouches seem tall and and when you add stuff in front they seem to obscure the mags even more kind of like the dope placard. It seems to sacrifice reload speed and the ability to re index for the sake of modularity. The ferro ktar is my current favorite placard for ar mags. I like positive retention of some kind without the use of a flap even if its just velcro dot retention. I can csrry extra stuff in a daypack or if i actually need it use a more dedicated system like a full size chest rig over top.
I’m sold
I cannot fathom why you didn’t do MCBASMENT!
Great vid Walsh
lol there is a plan... trust the plan!
I would really love to use some of DM's gear but I have a question that hopefully someone would be able to answer. I have the K19 agilite plate carrier with the ag3 magazine pouch. Would the placard items including, buildable placard base and all other items be compatible with it?
I just got the agile 19. Just wandering what swift clips you got for the plate carrier to attach the system to. I live close to this company so I will be supporting this awesome system.
I got the itw qasm clips from milspec monkey
I have their MOLLE placard, it's good if you want to run fight light stuff I run 3 double ak pouches
do you need to put a velcro conversion on our plate carrier to hold the placard down so it doesn't flap?
Thanks for the video. Very informative and helpful.
Where did you get that eggplant with bump helmet patch? Eggplant operator?
*awkward laugh* ......what
Do those Direct Injury Care kits come in a magnum size?
I just finished the video, instead of a chest rig, they use a "LOAD CARRYING PLATFORM" that accepts their placard system, it seems nice, have yet to try it out.
lol they do. I had caught flak by others for not liking chest rigs so I was turning that knife. I would love to try theirs though!
I like the idea of being able to use the same placard as a chest rig and on a plate carrier so that you ammo and gear is always in the same place
Shut up and take my money!
Seriously though, after buying the K19 on your recommendation, I was looking for what I would consider _my_ ideal placard. And modular was right at the top of the list. Thank you for cutting my search short.
That placard on a k19 is pretty awesome!
-Walsh
I really feel like they missed out on advertising gold by not calling it the Direct Injury Care Kit.
Just ordered mine in MCB to go with my K19.
Which setup did you go with?? I may have to do the same
@@ThinLineDefenseCo AR 3 mag placard, double pistol mag pouch, half pocket, shears holder, and placard wrap. If it works well I'm going to get the AR-10 placard also.
@@mikeheadless I'm thinking of the same thing... For that super secret k19 I may also have on the way :)
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Ohhh...more multicam basement?
@@mikeheadless twinsies! We can make joe jealous lol
Hay man love your videos vary helpful question ❓ what is that med kit insert?
I don't think it's made anymore. I'm trying to get a few companies to make one
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Any luck with finding an imsert?
I’m still waiting for Boss Rugby Shirt review 😄
lol I shot out a few emails but no response... I'll try Again!
Let's see some reload drills and especially re-indexing of magazines before I take this serious.
I guess I’m the only guy not happy about it not being able to clip into a chest rig. I regularly use my placards on a plate carrier for work, but also on chest rigs for hunting. I think they’re missing out on a great market share, as a lot of hunters are using chest rigs for hunting applications now.
OooO that is a good point. I'll bring it up. I know it hooks into their chest rig but I bet they could add a piece with the clips
They have a separate chest rig base. If you already have the pouches/inserts for this thing, all you have to do is unwrap it, swap over to the chest rig base, and re-wrap it. Not that hard, but you do have to buy another product. Worth it, IMO.
Ok Walsh, I don’t wanna use G hooks, as I think they look funky, what do I need to get to be able to use the clip on buckles since the front of my current carrier is 100% molle, and zero Velcro, I have made the decision to order the k19 though and I’ll pass down my ar 500 carrier. Great video as always
I'd get the Haley hitchhike and GTRS latches on the DM placard. The hitchhike uses MOLLE and would let you expand a rear Removable pack later and make all this work.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo thanks
They do offer a chest rig harness to use with this.
lol they do. I just like turning the knife on the chest rig drama
-Walsh
Why do I get The King of Queens vibes when you roll on the grass........ xD
if I knew that show I'd make a funny qip lol
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Carrie and Doug, the postman xD try search it, its a old show/serie xD
Are you sure the longer straps are the optimized option or is it the standard version?
Haha I got it backwards even in the video. Check the website, it shows the longer length ones.
I tried to pin the comment with the correction
I think I finally found my answer for a placard that would allow me to carry lots of smg mags. The gaps look like a problem though
Gaps aren't that bad, makes it easier to grab a hold of the mags.
- Jason
Can you get these at apex armor
What insert are you using with the dangler? I can't seem to find it online.
I actually stole it from a trex arms med kit. I'll nag DM to make their own!
@@ThinLineDefenseCo gotcha. I have a full DM setup on the way but I needed an organizer for the secondary med items I keep in a dangler. Thanks for the heads up!
It looks like since you put the sidekick pouches on the placard, they flop around (correct me if I'm wrong). Unless you're trying to keep all of the mags in one place, why not attach them to the PC so they can sit under the cummerbund? This way they won't flop around, and you can put another pouch on top of the sidekicks
Good point. I have moved to this style
-Walsh
can this fit a Crye AVS?
The ig setup is only good if ur not going prone. Seems to be just as thick as running 6 mags on the front in double mag pouches
it's the same. thickness as the smallest placards on the market. So yes... but relatively similar to the problem of any Placard.
Unlike the two pocket doo Doo ones, you could slim this down too.
I almost bought of of these. But I run exclusively 7.62 AK mags and they dont have any options for AKs. I emailed and said they have an AK specific placard in the works but its still a while out.
yea we mentioned it on the live chat and there are some inherent challenges with 7.62 mags and elastic pouches. they can make em...but they'd be destroyed after a few uses. They're trying to solve that.
What female clip is on your k19? (That part that attaches to the placard)
Itw qasm. I got a load of em from milspec monkey
Which height of kywi inserts did you end up using? The talls?
For that demo, that was mids. The DM pouches are a tad shorter so you'd want mids
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Thanks for the fast reply! I just got my Agilite K19 V2 in the other day and am now looking at placards for it. Your video helped me make my decision in the K19. Thanks for making informative videos!
@@DomnomnomA7x haha badass! Glad to hear people actually agree with my recommendations. Trust me on the DM placard... Fantastic. Use the discount code though!
K19, DM placard and an Axl eclipse belt... That's an insane setup
I just ordered a k19 and an AR placard from defense mechanisms. What do I need to fit the placard on the k19?
Just the itw qasm clips. Pay attention to how I got the heights wrong.. go by the website.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo thank you! I did order with the wrong height but I emailed them right away after I read the comments haha
@@oscarkid24 haha sorry about that. Glad you got it fixed!
Their placard works with my spirritus
So how do you deal with the Velcro wear & tear?
Well it is a wear item but it would be the same for any other placard if you're removing and swapping out entire placards.
It is a point to remember if you're doing like... 200 placard configuration changes in a day
Walsh, where did you get that little elastic medical organizer?
Ugh I keep getting asked on those. I feel bad because I stole it from random kit and no one seems to make these. I'm trying to get DM and grim hunter on it
😆 it’s cool. Man, I really appreciate you replying to questions. That’s a rare thing. I’m about to pull the trigger on a whole DM kit 🤙 I hope to see your review on the MEPC soon. Thanks again.
To clarify, I meant it’s rare to get responses from other popular channels.
@@Sprnklrmn hah I was tracking. And it's a good setup! I'm working to finish up editing but the placard setup and the carrier are really good. Make sure to use our code to save some cash though if you do that.
Where do I get that Memento Mori leather patch? That's awesome.
that's from Bald Bros. It's made from GypsyWalters. keep an eye out on his page and you can catch some cool drops
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Yeah I found it after I commented, lmao. Thanks for the reply anyway!
The "drip business model" is actually referring to how fast they get the product out.
The market strategy involves boosting demand through a lack of supply. It drives demand and price higher. You'd think it would be a best practice but this model comes at a cost of returning customers and customer satisfaction. And as the returning customer actually generates the most revenue, this model is designed for short term gains only with a long term steady loss in revenue.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I may buy a product or two from one of the "Gucci" brands but only things that are complete or are compatible with add ons from other manufacturers.
@@MK12MOD_POOR same. I think that's why I get so annoyed when things don't integrate well. Would love to hear about your setups! I'm always interested in cool things people put together.
I love that this guy has the balls and brains to continually bash some of the Gucci tactical instagram based companies and call them out for some of their stuff✋👍
I want to say it's because I'm super duper smart... But lol that may not be the case
Are the mag pouches good with reindexing?
I found them similar to the elastic mag pouches
@@ThinLineDefenseCo I really like KYWIs for reindexing. T.Rex Arms has a KYWI placard that has velcro on the top. Maybe a good idea would be to use that as the base placard and then defense mechanisms pouches as expansion
@@Kale_Kale would that work with the Ferro large kangaroo + large pouch?
Here’s a possible negative. Water? Do a test vid using this or any Velcro in severe rain or water immersion. .
Hmm certainly could. Is the concern that the hook and loop fails in water?
@@MrSwccguy yea that's where my head was at but then I considered rain. I don't think rain would do much of anything... Structurally.
One thing your missing about the modularity aspect is the ability to change types of magazines. You almost have to build a whole new kit to accommodate 7.62 mags instead of just switching out the mag inserts like other modular carriers do. Otherwise I think you’re dead on.
Ehhh I dunno. Those inserts are an absolute chore to change out. I guarantee you can change this whole base out faster than changing those things out.
And... The elastic inserts are absolutely horrible for anything besides photos and Instagram.
The word modularity is just a marketing term designed to get us to buy their products with no true reason why we really need it.....
no flecktarn? why does no one ever do flecktarn?
Welsh did you get a discount code for defense mechanisms
yea, TLDco
Saves you some cash!
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo nice thank you
Can I integrate the Agilite Pincer Placard with this?
Gum and duct tape will get you there! lol
-Walsh
@@ThinLineDefenseCo Hahaha epic 🤣🤣 How about integrating it with the DM Kangaroo Pouch Placard? 👀😜
The Agilite Pincer Placard is 9.8” x 3.5” & the Kangaroo is 10.5” x 6”. I’m thinking, yes? 😎😂
You should be able to just connect in the pincer directly into the MEPC carrier. It would be tricky to integrate it into a custom placard setup
@@ThinLineDefenseCo, I have the Agilite K19 & the K-Zero. I’m thinking, this could be a way that we can integrate the Agilite Pincer into a custom placard setup, similar to your setup in this here video? 🤔💭
I apologize if I'm missing the joke but I'm pretty sure they do have a chest rig set up here...?
haha they do. "another company" got super mad that I didn't lick the boots of chest rigs. DM does have one though! I need to try it out.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo oooooh. And here I am ruining the joke. My bad.
My MEPC was made to order and I got it in 3 days so I'm guessing they do have some stuff in stock even though it says made to order. I just placed an order for a bunch of placard bits. We'll see how long that takes out of the 3-6 week MTO warning.
Anyone who has the pouch how is the reindexing on their mag pouches
Not the easiest...not the worst. I put it just a step down from kydex but it also collapses down...unlike kydex. It's a good middle ground.
-Walsh
How does it stand up against sea water
I'm super excited to know if you think you're gonna swim in this.
Hey just bought the Agilite K-19 where can I get the buckles so I can run the placards?
I'd highly recommend going over to SKD Tactical and search for the AXL Placard adapter. Their "in stock" is about 3 months faster than AXL direct "in stock"
- Not Jason
@@ThinLineDefenseCo thank you very much.
Me watching the entire video not owning a rifle.
Not owning a license.
Not living in a country where I can get a license.
Booooo...well you can still live vicariously through us!
-Walsh
Grabbing gear like a McDonald’s order. I love the free market
Hate the open bottom wing pouches. Losing a round from ur mag is a bummer
hmm true but I'm struggling to think of any that are closed. Even the crye ones have an open bottom.
I'm turning this into a chest rig... Watch me
lol they sell a chest rig that it goes into. I just like to turn the knife
@@ThinLineDefenseCo well now I'm more sold than I already was lol I appreciate the review
@@Solarpunk87 hah badass. Send me some photos when you make it! Tell those DM guys we said hello. They're pretty badass.
@@ThinLineDefenseCo you got brother😎
Sometime i fart in my hand & smell it.
"Its modular!" *doesn't have 7.62 akm options* 😑
oOoOOf! Good point. I'll tell em to make some. I'd bet the 308 fit though.
Did they stop carrying this placard? I know this is an old video😂
No, not at all. It's still the base design for the placard to this day.
I did a more updated setup for a DM CQB class here if you want to see it: th-cam.com/video/ov4fisN7B0Q/w-d-xo.html
@@ThinLineDefenseCo thanks again. Mech belt came in, pretty awesome off first use. Waiting on the grim hunter pouches
Everything they make is awesome, but the tubes….the tubes 🤌🏽🤌🏽
Oh yea?? I need to try em