As a concealed firearm carrier you’ve decided that you’re willing to defend the lives of not only yourself, but friends, family and even strangers. While most people train and prepare themselves for a gunfight, it’s just as important to train for the aftermath as well. Ideally in a gunfight the attacker would be the only person sustaining injuries. However, there is a good chance that you or another innocent person in your vicinity will be shot. Knowing the ins and outs of tactical medicine is a must for not only this scenario, but many others.
On this episode we’ve invited Shawn Whittington to discuss tactical medicine.
Topics and Questions Addressed in this Episode
In lieu of a tactical medicine trauma kit, a lot of people probably carry a first aid kit. Can you start of by explaining the basic differences between a first aid kit and a trauma kit?
When is it appropriate to carry a first aid kit, and at a bare minimum what should it consist of?
When is it appropriate to carry a trauma kit, and at a bare minimum what should it consist of?
Is there a good mix between a first aid kit and a trauma kit?
At the risk of carrying a paramedics bag around with you at all times, what are some of the other essential items to carry in your trauma kit to make yourself even more prepared?
What would you say is the single most important item to keep in your trauma kit?
Is there anything that you see in a typical trauma kit that you really think people can go without?
Can you and should you tailor the contents of your trauma kit to your everyday life?
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