Posts Tagged ‘tourniquet’
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 designated trauma kit, which is a good thing. But what they found inside shocked them! When they told me, I thought it was worth writing…
Read MoreS9E6: Updates in Tourniquet Tech with Brian “Doc” McLaughlin
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.
Read MoreFrom 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 while the mythical “tactical tampon” may raise a few eyebrows and inspire some laughs, we’re here to discuss bleeding control kits and how you can…
Read MoreS7E19: TSAP – Tourniquet Self-Application Practice
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!
Read MoreWhat do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?
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 (EDC) concealed carry handgun? On a recent episode of the Concealed Carry Podcast, Riley asked me a series of questions in a rapid-fire session. One…
Read More10 Things Missing From Your IFAK
We all know we are likely to save a life using a good Trauma Kit than our concealed firearm. But, whatever the situation calls for, we want to have the tools to best address it. So grab your IFAK or trauma kit and open it up as you read through this article. In…
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