first aid
S12E1: Fiction That Trains You: Firearms, First Aid, and the Mindset of a Protector w/ John Gilstrap
In this episode, we speak with John Gilstrap, a New York Times bestselling author. We explore the moral complexities of his characters who navigate legal gray areas to protect innocents, while also discussing the contemporary debates surrounding gun rights. Gilstrap encourages listener engagement and highlights the educational potential of fiction, illustrating how thrillers can spark meaningful conversations about safety and responsibility.
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Don’t Shoot to Kill – Shoot to Survive
Your objective when using them for self defense is to stop the threat. As I put it recently in a course of advanced students… first survive; then help others survive.
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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…
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Reminder: First Aid Gear Is Essential For EDC
I’m not going to pretend to be a first aid expert. We’ve got Brian for that and he’s already covered a good amount of first aid stuff for us. I…
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Got Training, Got Tourniquet, Now Where To Put It? Four Ideas For TQ Carry
Today’s concealed carriers are, at least by my observations, an increasingly sophisticated lot, expanding their skills repertoire beyond shooting to include disciplines like facility security, team tactics, and emergency medical…
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Episode 122: First Aid on the Firing Line
Riley speaks with Rob Beckman and Bryant Garibay about the importance of first aid skills for self-defense shooters and the process of diagnosing and treating victims while waiting for EMS to arrive.
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