GAS MASKS

[INMIline]

Do any of you guys own gas masks? I just ordered enough for my family. Never in a million years would I have ever thought I'd order these

 

[Turtle]

bought a pack of 3 from centerfire for 20$ verry nice and well worth 2 or 3 times that. Never know.... I think of people getting cancer and having lung problems after helping people at ground zero. (9-11) A gass mask could have saved there lungs while they helped save other peoples lives. just a thought.

 

[INMIline]

Yup, same place!!!

bought a pack of 3 from centerfire .

 

[jeremy]

If you are going to use gas masks then be aware of what that companies filters are good against and for how long. You will need to establish some type of test prosedure for good air also to know when to demask.

 

[Dr Falken]

I've seen the add from Centerfire, and for the price, thought about getting some. I wear glasses though, so I'm wanting a mask that I can work that out with. I know that the nato (or US) masks allow for optholic(sp) inserts for the eye pieces. Are there any that allow for some sort of glasses inside the mask?

 

[jeremy]

Dr I am unaware of any masks that I would use that do not require the use of optholic inserts. If I were to purchase masks I would probably find out who makes the current military version and attempt to purchase them and filters.

 

[shooter521]

Do any of you guys own gas masks? I just ordered enough for my family. Never in a million years would I have ever thought I'd order these

What kind of airborne contaminant threat are you envisioning? Unless you have the rest of the NBC suit to go with the mask and carry the entire getup with you all the time, I just don't see the point.

 

[Justus]

I've seen the add from Centerfire, and for the price, thought about getting some. I wear glasses though, so I'm wanting a mask that I can work that out with. I know that the nato (or US) masks allow for optholic(sp) inserts for the eye pieces. Are there any that allow for some sort of glasses inside the mask?

Have you considered just using a half-face respirator?

Other than riot-control agents I don't know of any application for a full-face
mask that doesn't also require full-body protection equipment

 

[cce1302]

What kind of airborne contaminant threat are you envisioning? Unless you have the rest of the NBC suit to go with the mask and carry the entire getup with you all the time, I just don't see the point.

What he said. Also, what kind of decontamination equipment are you planning to use?

 

[jennybird]

Um, yeah. I went through this with my mom after 9/11. She went out and purchased everyone in the family gas-masks from some military supply store. You know, the kind that will protect from Anthrax, gases, chemicals, and the like. Although well intentioned, I felt I had to point out to her that if disaster strikes, by the time I find the masks, get all the filters out of the packages (can't unpackage the filter until time to use as it's only good for so long once opened) figure out how to assemble the suckers while in a state of rising anxiety (putting it mildly), and get the masks on two panicking kids, the skin will have melted off of my entire body and my eyes would have popped out and be rolling around at my half melted feet. Lotta good that does me. Not to mention the fact that I'm not about to carry around a bunch of giant gas masks with me everywhere I go. Face it... the lost souls from 9/11 had no idea what was really happening when they died. Masks are merely an after thought to those of us left behind.

Think it through. That's all I'm sayin. The chances of you having enough advanced notice of a deadly airborne chemical are slim to none. If something is so potent that you need a mask... a mask ain't all you need my friends. I personally believe that money can be more wisely spent.

God bless

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

The only thing I could see me using is an OSHA style respirator and only for something such as protecting from a virus like the bird flu.

When it come to chemical weapons or the like, you need tons of NBC gear and a mask alone will more than likely not help you. Even if you had the gear, you better have some for the people you are with, because if an event like that happened, you would have to be deconned before taking any of it off.
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[Dr Falken]

Seems as if the whole NBC deal is a little more involved then I thought. Of course I have seen pictures of soldiers in full regalia, and have seen the suites available at surplus...What are gas mask issued to civilian populations for? Mustard gas or tear gas or other nerve agents? Is there no use for gas masks outside of the whole get up? Seemed like the whole suit wasn't that expensive, but it seems like a little more research is needed. Apparently the whole PE system that might be needed is prohibative for civilians on small budgets...is it even necessary?

 

[jeremy]

Minus the entire suit as seen on a soldier, uh tear gas, mustard gas worthless against most modern chemical agents.

The entire suit must still be in its original packaging and SEALED to be good. The suits have a time limit for the effective use once opened. Same as the filter on the mask. Both should be changed out for a new suit no more than every 24 hours.

 

[CarmelHP]

Chemicak weapons are no more magic bullets than anything else. Most are non-persistant as they were designed to allow advancing troops to entire targeted areas after a gas attack without too much danger to themselves. A good mask and staying indoors and taking some sensible precautions like the ones the Israelis teach their civilians can save your life. The full suits are necessary if you're a soldier, outside, working to counter an attack. The attitude that, "I'm too helpless and ignorant to do anything so I'll remain ignorant" absolutely enrages me.

 

[Dr Falken]

Seems for the money, it would be worthwile to have a few masks around, even if remaining insitu in your "safe room".

 

[jeremy]

Actually with sufficient duct tape and plastic you can make the entire house a "safe room".

 

[Justus]

Seems as if the whole NBC deal is a little more involved then I thought. Of course I have seen pictures of soldiers in full regalia, and have seen the suites available at surplus...What are gas mask issued to civilian populations for? Mustard gas or tear gas or other nerve agents? Is there no use for gas masks outside of the whole get up? Seemed like the whole suit wasn't that expensive, but it seems like a little more research is needed. Apparently the whole PE system that might be needed is prohibative for civilians on small budgets...is it even necessary?

Unless you're an anarchist clashing regularly with riot police you don't need a full-face mask.

For what Joe Average will face,
(flus and MAYBE fallout) higher quality NIOSH particulate masks will do.
Respirators have their place, I've used full and half-face respirators for work and to clean up stinking roadkill.

 

[whiskeytangofoxtrot]

Gas masks are only good for the inhalant type of chemicals. Most chemical weapons are fluid in nature. Steer clear of anything like that and you'll be good. I actually did learn something while working at Newport.

 

[Richard]

Unless you're an anarchist clashing regularly with riot police you don't need a full-face mask.

I believe that the "average Joe" will be introduced to CS gas with ever increasing regularity.

 

[jeremy]

CS you get used to it after awhile. It is really good at clearing your sinuses.