What Is a Bang Insert for Pockets Used For
By LOYAL TO THE MISSION | Published: 2026-10-19
Category: How-to Guides
A bang insert turns any compatible pouch into a dedicated holder for flashbangs or 40mm rounds. Learn how it works, when to use one, and how it compares to magazine inserts.
Quick answer
A bang insert is a lightweight, laser-cut sleeve that fits inside a pouch or loop-lined pocket to securely hold flashbangs, 40mm rounds, or similar cylindrical items. It’s the simplest way to convert a general-purpose pouch into a dedicated pyrotechnic carrier.
Why not just use a magazine insert?
Magazine inserts like the KSAR Single 556 are designed for the straight, rigid shape of rifle magazines. Flashbangs and 40mm rounds are shorter, fatter, and have a different center of gravity. A bang insert uses adjustable bottom straps and elastic retention to grip those items securely, preventing them from shifting or rattling during movement.
Can I use a bang insert with any pouch?
Bang inserts work with any pouch or loop-lined system that is at least 6 inches wide. That includes most GP pouches, admin pouches, and even some chest rig pockets. The insert itself attaches via hook-and-loop or can be placed loose inside a pocket. Check the internal width of your pouch before buying.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I install a bang insert?
- Slide the insert into your pouch or attach it via the loop backing. Adjust the bottom straps to match the length of your item, then insert the flashbang or 40mm round so the elastic retention holds it firmly in place.
- Can I use a bang insert for other gear?
- Yes. The adjustable straps and elastic work with any similarly sized cylindrical object, such as smoke grenades, signal flares, or chem lights. Just ensure the item is not too heavy or too long for the pouch. Test fit with your specific gear before relying on it in the field.
- What is the difference between a bang insert and a magazine insert?
- A bang insert uses elastic and adjustable straps to grip shorter, wider items like flashbangs. A magazine insert (e.g., KSAR Single 556) is built for the straight profile of a rifle magazine and often includes a dedicated retention insert. They are not interchangeable for their primary intended use. Choose the insert based on what you carry most often—don't try to make one do both jobs.
Product facts
- Bang Insert - Triple: The Bang Insert - Triple holds up to three flashbangs or 40mm rounds and features adjustable bottom straps and elastic retention. It lets you carry multiple pyrotechnics in one pouch without them clattering together, and the straps adapt to different item lengths.
Bang Insert - Triple - KSAR Single 556: The KSAR Single 556 is a single-magazine insert designed for MOLLE mounting, with an HSP Ferro MP2 retention insert. If you need to carry a spare rifle magazine instead of pyrotechnics, this is the dedicated option—but it won't hold flashbangs securely.
KSAR Single 556
