Gas Mask Buyer Tips: Whether you purchase through us or someone else, here are a
few tips that may help you cut through all the marketing hype & get right to the bottom line.
The truth about surplus masks: Many models of surplus masks & filters are available in nearly unlimited quantities at low prices. In most cases, these prices are low because the mask is
either obsolete, recalled or replaced due to design flaws or defective components.
Before buying a surplus mask, do your homework, take time to review recalled gas mask
models. Here are a few of the most widely advertised surplus masks that should be avoided:

Russian Gas Mask Unless you are assembling your Halloween costume, avoid this ineffective mask. Although the $19 price tag is enticing, this mask is 30+ years old & does NOT provide NBC protection.	EVAC-U-8 Hood Advertised by some unscrupulous vendors for protection against NBC agents, this mask is actually intended for smoke/fire protection. Recall info 27,400+ have been recalled. MORE...	Canadian M69 C-3 & C-4 The entire Canadian military has removed the C3 from service (replaced by a completely different model, the C4 - also defective) The C3 60mm filter port does not accept NATO threaded filters without plastic adapter.

MASK: Israeli Military M15, Civilian Adult and Child STATUS: EFFECTIVE only when within expiration DETAILS: The Israeli masks are actually the single widest used model in the world and are highly effective but only when certain criteria are met; the mask must be within it's 20year lifespan (most are not), must have the valves and seals thoroughly inspected, and must be used with a new, current production filter. We occasionally obtain a shipment of brand new 2003 Israeli masks, which are the only Israeli masks that should be trusted.

MASK: Canadian C-4 Protective Mask (C-3 is even older) STATUS: INEFFECTIVE 100% obsolete DETAILS: Around 30K defective and rejected masks in circulation, commonly found for sale on ebay, and only defective ones have been sold as surplus. There were several problems plaguing the production run but the most common is the wrong adhesive was used to assemble the voicemitters and valves. This results in the adhesive prematurely drying out and the mask literally falling apart. These green-faced masks are on eBay all the time being sold to unsuspecting bidders. A serviceable, current-production, green-faced C4 is about as difficult to find as anything could be. And there are none that have been legally released by the Canadian military.