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Genuine Tourniquets are a Must: Say No to Counterfeits

By Matthew Maruster / September 28, 2023

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…

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S9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin

By Riley Bowman / August 23, 2023

Riley brings Brian “Doc” McLaughlin back on the show to discuss a recent real world tourniquet use, one that involved both the improvised use of a tourniquet and a proper commercially made one. This situation involved a rare shark attack in New York, and without immediate medical intervention, the female involved likely would not have survived.

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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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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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What do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?

By Matthew Maruster / November 2, 2021

If you’re reading this post, you likely carry a handgun for self-defense, and I have a question for you. What do you carry daily in addition to your everyday carry…

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10 Things Missing From Your IFAK

By Jacob Paulsen / August 11, 2021

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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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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This Is How You Can Stop The Bleed

By Matthew Maruster / May 19, 2021

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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Episode 498 – Rapid Fire with Bryan Eastridge

By Jacob Paulsen / April 22, 2021

Jacob asks Bryan a large number of questions and he has 1 minute or less to answer. Bryan is an active LEO in OK and the host of the Off Duty On Duty Podcast.

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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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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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My Unpopular Opinion About Carrying A Spare Mag

By Jacob Paulsen / May 26, 2020

A few nights ago I spent 2 hours as the guest in a LIVE video show hosted by two good friends. You can go watch the whole recording here if you have…

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Episode 391: Trauma Care Summit Wrapup

By Jacob Paulsen / March 3, 2020

A live Q&A broadcast that was aired in February 2020 as a wrapup to the Trauma Care Summit. Riley and Jacob Paulsen discuss what makes up a good medkit, how they made the decisions about what is included in the Mountain Man Medical Trauma Kits and take questions from the live audience.

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Episode 389: You Carry a Gun…But What About Medical?

By Riley Bowman / February 5, 2020

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.

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Can Counterfeit Tourniquets [TQ] Work if It’s All You Have?

By Brian McLaughlin / February 3, 2020

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,…

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