medical

From Tactical Tampons to Top-Notch Tools: Unveiling the Essentials of a Stop the Bleed Kit

By Mitch Goerdt / May 30, 2023

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…

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S8E2: “Can it be Used Against Me?” with Don West

By Riley Bowman / February 2, 2023

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen sit down with Don West, National Trial Counsel of CCW Safe, to discuss common ideas that people have about what can and cannot be used effectively against a person in a defense trial. Tune in!

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S7E19: TSAP – Tourniquet Self-Application Practice

By Riley Bowman / December 14, 2022

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster discuss the idea of practicing TQ application in dry fire practice. This was recently featured on the latest Shooter Ready Challenge. Check it out at https://www.shooterreadychallenge.com and tune into today’s episode!

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S7E4 – Discussing Range Medicine with Brian McLaughlin

By Matthew Maruster / August 12, 2022

Matthew Maruster interviews Brian McLaughlin of Mountain Man Medical. The guys discuss the brand new Range Medicine Course produced through a collaboration between Mountain Man Medical and Tactical Medical Solutions. Brian will discuss the importance of the new curriculum and a preview of what he will teach this September at the 2022 Concealed Carry Guardian Conference. Tune in!

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S4E22: 4 Reasons People Don’t Carry Medical Gear

By Riley Bowman / December 31, 2021

Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen talk about why more people don’t carry medical or trauma gear. You’ve heard us talk before about how much more likely you are to need medical-related gear than a gun to save a life. So you better tune in and hear all the reasons why we think this is and how to overcome this if this describes you!

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S3E15: 5 Lessons for Life with Jacob Paulsen

By Riley Bowman / September 30, 2021

Riley and Jacob discuss the last month of events that have resulted in a number of challenges for the Concealed Carry Podcast team and especially for Jacob. From this has come many lessons learned that we hope will benefit each of you as well.

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How Prepared Are You For A Medical Emergency? [Surprising Survey Results]

By Jacob Paulsen / September 10, 2021

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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S2E12: Reasons You Shouldn’t Carry A Spare Magazine or Invest in Better Gear

By Riley Bowman / June 17, 2021

Today, Riley Bowman and Jacob Paulsen discuss priorities…priorities in gear, priorities in training. Should you carry that spare mag? Or should you carry a tourniquet? Should you invest in a “better” gun? Or should you take that 2-day shooting class coming to your local area? All great things to consider, so TUNE IN!!!

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Episode 497 – Gunshot Wound Considerations

By Matthew Maruster / April 21, 2021

Today, Matthew Maruster and Brian McLaughlin the man behind Mountain Man Medical discuss gunshot wounds. We will talk about the difference between high velocity and low-velocity gunshot wounds. As well as treatment considerations and just some overall trauma considerations when it comes to gunshot wounds.

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Marijuana, Concealed Carry And Guns

By Matthew Maruster / March 17, 2021

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.

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Episode 464: Santa Was a Bad Boy and Other News

By Riley Bowman / December 15, 2020

Today, Riley Bowman and Matthew Maruster share the latest industry news and information. Tune in! As always, any questions or suggestions for future episodes can be submitted to podcast@concealedcarry.com!

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Can I Use A Belt as a Tourniquet? (and Other TQ Videos)

By Joshua Gillem / October 30, 2020

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,…

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Introducing The All-New Wind River Comprehensive Trauma & First-Aid Kit

By Jacob Paulsen / August 18, 2020

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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Episode 420: Keeping Your Cool During Stressful Trauma Situations

By Riley Bowman / June 8, 2020

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.

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Passenger Of Vehicle Has Negligent Discharge – Driver Crashes Into Ditch

By Jacob Paulsen / May 28, 2020

Two people were in a car driving on U.S. 131. The passenger “accidentally” shot himself in the leg. The driver, naturally startled, then drove the car off the road, through a construction zone, and into a ditch. When officers arrived they applied a tourniquet to the victim’s leg and transported him to the hospital. Police found a total of 3 unsecured handguns and marijuana on the passenger side of the vehicle.

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