Tactical Combat Casualty Care: A Navy Corpsman’s perspective

Background of TCCC Originating within the Navy SPECWAR community in the mid-90s, the Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) is a set of guidelines based on phased care on the battlefield based on activity and threat level. Designed from the onset specifically for SOCOM units, to reduce the mortality and morbidity sustained on the battlefield, it […]

When seconds matter: American and European SOF medics hone their craft

Treating a wounded comrade while under fire is one of the tougher aspects of war-fighting. Enemy fire and adverse battlefield conditions add to the existing stress of a medical emergency. The wounded’s life is in the balance and there’s no room for error. That is the reason why medics undergo long intellectually, emotionally, and mentally […]

The dangers of ordering tourniquets (and other medical supplies) online

When building their own first aid kit, most military veterans have a decent idea of what they might need—at least when it comes to life-saving care, and especially in the realm of massive hemorrhaging. There might need to be some research done in terms of civilian-specific care, but generally speaking, veterans will go ahead and […]

Next Generation Combat Medic wants to ‘Stop the Bleed’ and save civilian lives

Andy Fisher is currently a second-year medical student at Texas A&M College of Medicine.  He is probably like a lot of other medical students, studying hard and trying to grind his way through a grueling four years of intense academia.  Unlike most other medical students, he served as a former physician assistant (PA) for the 75th […]

Civilians in combat: Preparing yourself medically

Gun control is a topic swirling in the hearts and minds of many Americans today.  Will restricting the use of firearms help lower the amount of mass shootings?  Or will it enable the shooters who procure illegal firearms to meet less resistance?  One thing most everyone can agree on: these situations are always going to […]

The unsung heroes of Las Vegas and how to be an asset in these situations

Over the past two days we’ve seen several photos of the Las Vegas shooting where several concert goers were assisting the wounded despite bullets flying. We’ve witnessed several accounts of civilians and off duty law enforcement running into the hail of bullets to pull people to safety and provide medical attention until first responders could […]

4 must have items in every medical kit

In a previous shooting course I attended we had a block of medical instruction for dealing with gun shot wounds, frag, or anything for that matter that causes traumatic bleeding. The instructor is a former Navy SEAL and is TCCC certified. He has had his share of plugging up bullet holes in guys, administering tourniquets, […]

The Savage Gentleman | Are You Able and Willing?

Lets start off by defining what a Savage Gentleman is. My interpretation is that you are a Gentleman first, but have the ability and willingness to crank the dial to Savage to defend yourself, your family and those around you. Do you have the ability? In order to be ‘combat effective’ as they say in […]

Watch: Field Expedient Medical Items

Medical skills are a valuable skill to learn. I highly recommend that if you carry medical supplies, or more importantly carry a gun, get some quality medical training. Chances are you’re going to put those medical skills to use more than your shooting skills. In a shooting class I took a few months back, the […]