Preparedness Blog – Practical Readiness Tips & Emergency Guides
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If You Carry a Gun, Carry a Kit
Uncontrolled bleeding is the leading cause of preventable trauma death. EMS averages 14 minutes nationally. A firearm stops the threat — only a trauma kit...
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5 Trauma Skills to Practice Before You Need Them
Gear without reps is a liability. These 5 MARCH-based trauma skills are what you practice before the range accident, the car crash, or the remote...
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Gunshot Wound Kit: 6 TCCC Components and How to Build Your Own
Uncontrolled bleeding kills in 3–5 minutes. Here are the 6 TCCC-standard components every gunshot wound kit requires, what each one does, and how to build...
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CAT vs. SOF-T vs. SWAT-T: Which Tourniquet Matches Your Mission
Three TCCC-approved tourniquets, three distinct carry scenarios. This decision matrix matches the CAT Gen 7, SOF-T Gen 5, and SWAT-T to mission, environment, and training...
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First Aid Kit vs. Trauma Kit: Why You Need Both
Uncontrolled bleeding kills in 3–5 minutes. A first aid kit won’t stop it. A trauma kit will. Here’s the real distinction — and why serious...
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Stop the Bleed: Training, Gear, and How to Get Certified
Uncontrolled hemorrhage kills in 3–5 minutes. Stop the Bleed certification is free, two hours, and available in all 50 states. This is the gear that...
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M.A.R.C.H. Trauma Care - A Simple Guide to Saving Lives
Understanding the M.A.R.C.H. framework and carrying the right trauma gear can make the difference between life and death. Having a well-equipped trauma kit and the...
