How To Build Your Own First Aid Kit
First aid is a skill that’s applicable in so many contexts, but the kits you buy at the store are usually full of crap you don’t need. From a basic “ouch pouch” to a...
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After the IFAK: Part II
HYPOTHERMIA Welcome to my soapbox. Hypothermia is an absolute killer yet when it comes to tactical medicine it is often mentioned, verbalized, and promptly forgotten. I’ve taught more than a few dozen medics and...
After The IFAK: Part I
Combat medicine is a woefully under-documented field. While plenty of articles offering advice and packing lists exist, rarely does medical writing for the gun community involve much past what you should have in a...
Tactical First Aid with Andy Snyder
People spend more time than they think around dangerous things. Although this might be more apparent to those involved in the shooting sports the reality is that even the most of mundane of activities...
Every Day Carry Options | Medical Gear
Make a quick search online and you’ll find tons of aesthetic pictures filled with every piece of Gucci gear imaginable. Do these people really carry all of this stuff? Probably not, but they get...
A Guide to Setting Up Your Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)
There are a ton of good IFAK pouch setups, and this list is far from comprehensive, but here is some essential information regarding setting up your IFAK. Like with everything else, use your own...
