Best First-Aid Kit for EDC: Essential Medical Gear For Daily Carry

In today’s unpredictable world, being prepared isn’t just about having your phone, wallet or keys—it’s about having the tools to save a life. Whether dealing with a minor cut or a life-threatening injury, having the best first-aid kit for EDC (everyday carry) can make all the difference. You’re far more likely to use medical gear … Read more

5.11 Holiday Gear Roundup

5.11 Tactical isn’t a company that rests on their laurels. Whatever those are. They continue to innovate, bringing out new products, updating existing products, and turning out solid gear that we all use. It would be overwhelming to cover everything they have that’s new, but I got a cross section of some of their new … Read more

Portable First Aid: High Speed Gear’s ReVive and Bleeder Medical Pouches

From High Speed Gear . . . High Speed Gear would like to take a moment to showcase their ReVive Medical Pouch and Bleeder/Blowout Pouch, two compact ways to carry lifesaving equipment. Throughout the tactical community, there are many assets to defending your life. However, some of the most important items are the ones that … Read more

The “Bare Minimum” EDC First Aid Kit

You will get hurt at some point. It’s virtually inevitable. If not, it’ll be someone you’re with, and a hospital isn’t always right around the corner. It’s basic self-reliance, along with carrying a gun to save lives, to have the resources to plug a hole, stop the bleeding, prevent infection and control pain. Our bare … Read more

Emergency Medical Action Plans for Shooting Ranges

By John Krupa III How many times have you been at the range and thought “What do we do if someone gets shot or injured during training?” You’d be surprised to learn that there are a lot of range facilities that do not have a posted Emergency Medical Action Plan (EMAP) in place to deal … Read more