Genuine Tourniquets are a Must: Say No to Counterfeits

mountain man medical applying a TQ

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…

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S9E6: 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.

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What do You Carry Along With Your EDC Gun?

carry with one in the chamber 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…

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10 Things Missing From Your IFAK

mass shooting medical treatment

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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