Doctors don't care about gun fashion or caliber wars on the Internet. They deal in science. Spoiler alert: Handgun caliber is largely irrelevant Below is a video of a doctor teaching other doctors and prehospital care providers about gunshot wounds in humans. Want to know … [Read more...]
On July 24, 2017, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police were fired upon by a suspect and returned fire. The wounded suspect was hit in several places, the most severe was a spurting bleed from the femoral artery. Prompt use of a tourniquet by one of the police officers saved the … [Read more...]
Before shooting, my first passion has always been emergency medicine. Working as a paramedic in the largest, busiest city in the country has been one of the most amazing experiences for me. What I find even more rewarding is the ability to blend both passions into one. Whenever … [Read more...]
There are a lot of folks out there who want to carry first aid equipment but are afraid because they don't have formal training. Carry the gear! Chances are there will be someone who knows what to do if you don't. Learn what you can from friends and the internet. Go take a class. … [Read more...]
The Micro Trauma Kit NOW!, or Micro TKN, is the smallest version of the awesome Blue Force Trauma Kit NOW! for every day carry. It puts high quality state of the art trauma care on your belt. When you or your friends are bleeding, seconds count. The right gear saves lives and … [Read more...]
When someone asks, what do you bring onto the field, or out to the range for First Aid equipment, what do you say? “The Kitchen Sink?” or “ummmm…. what is a med kit?” Having first aid supplies on you, or in your vehicle (preferably both) is something that all of us should be … [Read more...]
