The Best New Tool for Chest Seal Training: Mountain Man Medical’s Chest Seal Trainer
Chest seal training just got easier. Learn how Mountain Man Medical’s new Chest Seal Trainer delivers realistic, mess-free practice without ruining gear or manikins.
The Boulder Firebomb Attack: A Reminder That Evil Finds a Way
A would-be mass killer in Boulder was denied a gun due to immigration status, not red flags. The attack still happened. This case shows background checks rarely stop evil—only slow it down.
Army Medic Returns Fire and Saves Life with Improvised Chest Seal
When gunfire erupted outside his home, Army medic Sgt. Brian Lieberman grabbed a gun, engaged the shooter, and saved a wounded teen using an improvised chest seal. His actions earned the Soldier’s Medal—and saved lives.
Motorcycle Accident – My First Emergency Trauma Response
I'm not a professional medic but my training did come in handy when I responded to a motorcycle accident on Highway 285 in Denver last week. Here are some simple takeaways to consider.
Genuine Tourniquets are a Must: Say No to Counterfeits
Some people in our team notified me of something disturbing they found while visiting an undisclosed shooting range that was hosting a USPSA Championship match. Each shooting bay had a…
Rugby Team Jumps into Action, Improvises to Help Save 2 People's Lives
Players from the Women’s Trowbridge Rugby team in England paused their practice to intervene and help save the lives of people injured in a serious traffic collision. There are some…
Should You Include Narcan in Your Trauma Kit?
A wholistic approach to preparedness is important. I believe being able to address common life-threatening injuries is as important as carrying a firearm or knowing what to do in case…
From Tactical Tampons to Top-Notch Tools: Unveiling the Essentials of a Stop the Bleed Kit
Attention concealed carriers and defenders of safety! When it comes to being prepared for any situation, we firearms enthusiasts and outdoorsmen have an uncanny ability to adapt and improvise. And…
If you can't call 911, who can you call? Man Bleeds to Death Waiting on Hold With 911
A young husband and father bled to death after sustaining an accidental gunshot wound while driving home from work. As if that isn't sad enough, the man called 911 but…
Three Reasons to Merge Your Firearms and Medical Training
Over the past few years, I've seen a trend toward citizen defenders adding emergency trauma skills to their toolbox. That same drive to protect life against an attacker should motivate…
Treating a Minor Injury on the Range is Important
Last month, our company held the second annual Guardian Conference. A 3-day training event that provides plenty of live-fire range time. With hundreds of people on the range over two…
Should You Give Medical Aid to Someone You Just Shot?
People often ask me if a person who shoots someone should also give medical aid to that person. I think the question is valid and worth some consideration. If you…
2 New Trauma Kits Specifically Designed For the Outdoors
Our partner company, Mountain Man Medical, has released two new trauma kits explicitly designed for those of us who hear the call of the outdoors. If like hiking, hunting or…
How Prepared Are You For A Medical Emergency? [Surprising Survey Results]
Some time ago, We asked some of our customers to complete a survey assessing their ability to intervene in an emergency trauma incident. The results surprised me, and I think…
10 Things Missing From Your IFAK
We all know we are more likely to save a life using a good Trauma Kit than our concealed firearm. But, whatever the situation calls for, we want to have…
Winning: Hiker Uses EDC Trauma Kit To Save His Companion's Life
One benefit from Law Enforcement's adoption of body-worn cameras is the numerous videos of officers providing emergency trauma aid to injured people across the country. Sometimes they do a great…
This Is How You Can Stop The Bleed
Anyone can suffer a traumatic injury at any given time. While there are many different types of injuries, addressing a massive hemorrhage or severe bleeding injury is the priority. First…
Marijuana, Concealed Carry And Guns
Why is this important? Because although states have passed laws legalizing marijuana for medicinal and recreational use, the federal government still classifies marijuana as a schedule I drug which is defined as having no medicinal benefit.
Can I Use A Belt as a Tourniquet? (and Other TQ Videos)
One of the most misunderstood trauma devices is the tourniquet. There is so much misinformation out there that it can actually be dangerous for you to apply one to yourself,…
The Important Difference Between A First-Aid Kit and A Trauma Kit
As a savvy consumer, you need to know not only the difference between the terms First-Aid kit and Trauma Kit, but also the best practices and strategies related to the…
Introducing The All-New Wind River Comprehensive Trauma & First-Aid Kit
In February, our sister company, Mountain Man Medical, launched The Yellowstone which is the most affordable, quality personal trauma kit on the market to date. However, they've seen your questions and…
Putting Together An Outdoorsman First Aid and Trauma Kit
I've been getting geeky lately about first aid and trauma management. While I'm still no expert, I've been surrounding myself with a lot of EMT, Medic, and Corpsman experts recently…
Episode 420: Keeping Your Cool During Stressful Trauma Situations
Riley Bowman and Brian MacLaughlin talk about stress, pressure, and how to remain cool even when things seem to be falling apart. Those of you that know Brian will recall he was a Navy Corpsman who deployed to the Middle East while attached to Marine Corps units. He has also worked in the ER hospital setting. We'll talk about how to manage all of that on both the medical provider side…and the patient side.
Introducing The Mountain Man Medical Blog
It's a rare occurrence where we release a new blog. In fact, it seems like we're releasing new podcasts faster than we're releasing new blogging platforms. (Which, by the way,…
That Time I Needed Medical Gear At The Gun Range (And Only Had An Oily Rag)
Keeping in mind that I had no medical supplies, not even clean napkins, we used the rag I check my oil with to stop the bleeding. Of course, I couldn't really help because I had no medical gloves. I had no medical gear, and that's really the point.
Episode 389: You Carry a Gun…But What About Medical?
Today, Riley Bowman talks with ConcealedCarry.com's new Director of Training – Medical, Brian McLaughlin, a former Navy Corpsman, EMT, and ER Tech. Brian is well acquainted with stopping up holes and patching people up having done it on the battlefield in Afghanistan. We talk about medical training, trauma kits, and mindset as it relates to being ready for the physical trauma aftermath of being in a deadly force encounter.
Can Counterfeit Tourniquets [TQ] Work if It's All You Have?
Walking through the woods one spring afternoon, you turn a bend in the trail and are surprised to see two brown cubs playfully rolling in the grass nearby. You watch,…
Register Now For the Free Combat Medical Training Summit
Being prepared for an event where you'd need some sort of medical training, whether it's an accident on the side of the road, a shooting of some sort, or any…
DTL Sportsman First Aid Kit
Medical kits are like wet wipes in the woods. They aren’t glamorous, but if you don’t have one when you need it, things can get messy. Since med kits don’t…
Episode 350: Choosing the Best Self Defense Ammo PLUS More Listener Questions
Today, Riley and Matthew take time to answer listener questions that have come in recently including topics like: “Budget handgun options”, “Why wasn't there a CCWer to respond to the El Paso shooter and stop him?”, “Options for carrying medical gear”, and “How do I choose the best self-defense ammo?
Active Shooter Medicine: Are Tourniquets as Important as Everyone Thinks?
The well-documented use of tourniquets on the battlefields of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) has saved countless lives, and their use has increased in popularity…
Episode 270: Walk The Talk America – Mental Health and Guns With Michael Sodini
Today Riley interviews Michael Sodini founder of Walk the Talk America, a non-profit organization dedicated to making positive change in relation to mental health, and firearm awareness. We will talk about what we as a firearms industry and community can do to tackle these issues and be part of the solution and not the problem. Michael is also the President of Eagle Imports responsible for distributing brands like Bersa, Grand Power, Metro Arms, and Avidity Arms.
Episode 268: Behavioral Psychology and Guns – Russell Riendeau
Today Riley is flying solo and wanted to play an interview that we had the privilege of doing together with Russell Riendeau, Ph.D., behavioral scientist and headhunter while at the USCCA Concealed Carry Expo in Louisville, KY in April 2018. We get into mental health, stress, work-life balance, violence and what this all has to do with guns. Tune in and be prepared to think deeply about these complicated and intermingled issues.
Wilderness Tactical Ankle Cargo Cuff/Ankle IFAK Review [Video]
For almost a year I've been using the Ankle IFAK from Wilderness Tactical. This IFAK was originally designed and made by a company called US Palm. They are no longer in business…
AR500 Quick Detachment and Deployable IFAK Review
If you order this IFAK you can choose from 4 different colors and you can choose which of 4 different Tourniquets you would like included. Remember that having the right gear is important but is only valuable if you have the skills to deploy and use that gear so seek out some good medical training as well.
Episode 200: The Deadliest Shooting in U.S. History – Lessons Learned
Today's episode marks a HUGE milestone for the Concealed Carry Podcast. We have now hit 200 EPISODES in a little more than 2 years!!
Join me, Riley, together with Jacob for a special episode today as we share the special interview I conducted with Alisha Ketter and Derek Cecil of Reno Guns & Range. They shared with us their personal story of being at the Mandalay Bay/Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting. As survivors of that incident and as respected firearms and defensive instructors, they share with us what they saw but more importantly what they learned from it all.
This EDC Trauma Device Will Save Lives
There most well known is a windless style of tourniquet that uses a handle to lever that when twisted causes the device to constrict around the limb. There are also ratcheting tourniquets that work just as you would expect, a ratcheting device allows the tourniquet to be tightened and stay secure around the limb.