Welcome to The Tactical Medic!

[Blueberry556]

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We sell Real First Aid Kits for Real Emergencies, namely Cavalry Medical Trauma Kits from the Cavalry Arms Corporation of Gilbert, AZ. We stock all of their individual kits and most of their product line-up, and can custom order anything listed on their website (provided they have it to send). Our standard store price is approximately 5% off MSRP or Minimum Advertised Price (whichever is greater) on everything we sell, while also offering an LE/Mil/EMS discount of an additional 5% of the listed price. WE SHIP TO APO/FPO ADDRESSES!

We are also a dealer for the full range of Daniel Defense, ERGO/Falcon Industries, SpecOps Brand, and Tactical Tailor products, as well as the non-FFL products from Yankee Hill Machine. Feel free to post inquiries here about setting up group buys or custom first aid kit orders, or email us at: info@thetacticalmedic (info@thetacticalmedic.com)

[DedEye]

Welcome to Calguns :).

Who hosts your website ;)?

[lehn20]

Welcome
Not enough attention is given to trauma care IMHO

[Blueberry556]

Welcome to Calguns :).

Who hosts your website ;)?

We used Host Centric first, has to be a scam though because they never once answered a phone call, email, or request for IM. We ended up with Host Excellence in the end. Not great, but not bad either. What's a 2A Cause? How do you strike text here?

[Blueberry556]

Welcome
Not enough attention is given to trauma care IMHO

You've got that right, it's exactly why I created this business. You can't find a decent first aid kit in a mass-retail chain anywhere, and even the better kits at the decent sporting goods chains aren't that great. You'd be hard-pressed to find a retail kit anywhere but an LE or .Mil store that could stop a serious bleed. Once I saw what these tools are capable of, I couldn't believe how lucky I've been all this time while out shooting in the desert, rock climbing, off roading, and on road trips that I haven't needed this stuff before.

[LOW2000]

Hey, do you actually have the CavArms pink AR furniture in stock?

Thanks in advance.

[Blueberry556]

Hey, do you actually have the CavArms pink AR furniture in stock?

Thanks in advance.

Yes, M4 profile handguards, A2 style grip, and M4 SOCOM stock. $142.50 (5% off MSRP) for the complete sets. No problem in advance :)

[Teletiger7]

Good to have you here. It's always good to be prepared for an emergency.

[Blueberry556]

No sales or inquiries from this website yet, doesn't anyone need some good first aid gear? Or at least want some of the gun gear?

[odysseus]

Checking out your site now... need to inventory my own stock.

[agental1934]

Are all med/trauma kits listed on your site in stock and ready to ship?

[Blueberry556]

Are all med/trauma kits listed on your site in stock and ready to ship?

Of course you'd have to ask now :(

Cav left for Iron Man earlier in the week and I sold through almost everything I had left in that time (all the stuff I just received on Monday too...).

What is it you wanted? If I don't have any of it left, I'll be placing another order on Tuesday morning (as soon as they're back in the shop) and it shouldn't be more than Thursday or Friday before I have it here.

[PatriotnMore]

Welcome, great site. I am an ex Corpsman from back in the day, and you're right, it's hard to find a good first aid kit, I had to build mine from scratch.

The other issue is meds, pain, IV, antibiotic, and such.

I also feel first aid is much over looked in the shooting community, and it should be one of the main focus next to marksmanship.

I would like to see more training offered because, having a good kit is useless unless you know what your doing when dealing with serious trama, or GSW.
Cheers!

[Blueberry556]

Welcome, great site. I am an ex Corpsman from back in the day, and you're right, it's hard to find a good first aid kit, I had to build mine from scratch.

The other issue is meds, pain, IV, antibiotic, and such.

I also feel first aid is much over looked in the shooting community, and it should be one of the main focus next to marksmanship.

I would like to see more training offered because, having a good kit is useless unless you know what your doing when dealing with serious trama, or GSW.
Cheers!

You should walk over sometime (when I have more in stock...) and see if there's anything you want to add to your kit :D

The Yorba Linda address is the business box, I live in Anaheim Hills.

[PatriotnMore]

You should walk over sometime (when I have more in stock...) and see if there's anything you want to add to your kit :D

The Yorba Linda address is the business box, I live in Anaheim Hills.

Nice, I will do that. I'll pm you when I am ready.

[PatriotnMore]

Just a thought, it would be nice if when we have some of these group shoots, if we could get some of our resident M.D.'s, RN's, or Military/civillian E.M.T.'s to put on a clinic dealing with just one or two topics, such as GSW, or blood loss, broken bones, dealing with shock ect... Not too much as to overwhelm, but one topic, well gone over at a time.

Here is what a good kit should consist of, this will cover your bases on just about any major trauma scenario. Now, knowing what to do with it is another issue.

If I missed anything, feel free to add. Any item with an * is good to have, but should not be used without training.

kit bag large enough for:
suture kit*
forceps
Hemostats
scalpel
tweezers
Stethoscope
2 tourniquets (1 CAT, 1 SOF)*
2 nitrile gloves
4 beta dyne packets
4 alcohol wipes
1 pack assorted band aids
1 chest seals
1 Israeli Dressings
1 6" ACE
1 4" ACE
1 6" self-adhering ACE
1 4" self-adhering ACE
1 Quikclot
1 HemCon
2 ZPack Gauze (or Kerlix)
1 alcohol pen
1 marker
1 small roll duct tape.
Airway Roll (contains equip for both intub and cric)*
Penlight
Injectable Lido w and w/o epinephrine*
Syringes for lido*
Chem lights
eye wash and cup
Snake bite kit

Meds:
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Codeine buffered with aspirin
OTC allergy tablets
triple antibiotic ointment
water purification tablets

[Sam1]

Meds:
Codeine buffered with aspirin


you'll need a prescription for that so it's hard to build a kit like that unless you get meds from canada or mexico (might as well get some morphine, hydrocodone, etc) lol

[CSDGuy]

A lot of the stuff with an * you'll need a Rx for and appropriate training/certification.
Just a thought, it would be nice if when we have some of these group shoots, if we could get some of our resident M.D.'s, or E.M.T.'s to put on a clinic dealing with just one or two topics, such as GSW, or blood loss, broken bones, dealing with shock ect... Not too much as to overwhelm, but one topic, well gone over at a time.

Here is what a good kit should consist of, this will cover your bases on just about any major trauma scenario. Now, knowing what to do with it is another issue.

If I missed anything, feel free to add. Any item with an * is good to have, but should not be used without training.

kit bag large enough for:
suture kit* or get some Dermabond. aka medical grade superglue.
forceps
Hemostats
scalpel
tweezers
Stethoscope* Nice to have, but if you're going to use this, learn what to listen for.
*BP cuff set and manometer... A good sphygmanometer and a hemostat can make for a very effective tourniquet.
2 tourniquets (1 CAT, 1 SOF)*
2 nitrile gloves you might want more than 1 pair of gloves. I carry about 10 pair in most of my own kits.
4 beta dyne packets
4 alcohol wipes
1 pack assorted band aids
1 chest seals Asherman Chest Seals work pretty well. It's also not hard to make butterfly dressings. The ACS's are much quicker to place though.
1 Israeli Dressings
1 6" ACE
1 4" ACE
1 6" self-adhering ACE
1 4" self-adhering ACE
1 Quikclot
1 HemCon
2 ZPack Gauze (or Kerlix)
1 alcohol pen
1 marker
1 small roll duct tape.
Airway Roll (contains equip for both intub and cric)* stay away from ETT or Cric unless you're certified/licensed to use them. A selection of OPA's and NPA's are useful, easy to learn how to use, and (IIRC) advanced first aid courses teach you how to use them.
Penlight
Injectable Lido w and w/o epinephrine* Rx needed for this
Syringes for lido* Rx also likely needed for the needles themselves.
Chem lights
eye wash and cup
Snake bite kit
At least one SAM Splint or ladder splint.

Meds:
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Codeine buffered with aspirin Rx needed for this stuff. If someone's hurt bad enough to require opoids, call in a helo.
OTC allergy tablets
triple antibiotic ointment
water purification tablets
A notepad or premade patient care report. This is so you can tell what you did and when you did it once more advanced help arrives.
I'm sure there's more, but on the whole, not a bad start for a kit.

[PatriotnMore]

A lot of the stuff with an * you'll need a Rx for and appropriate training/certification.

I'm sure there's more, but on the whole, not a bad start for a kit.


Good adds. Yes, training or certification is needed for the asterisks items, I included them because if you're the type who likes to get into the back country and hunt, backpack, rock climb, river raft, ect... I would rather have it than not if a serious trama accident happens. Radio comms, are not always an option for medi vac due to signal loss, unless you rent or own a PLB, or satellite phone.

Also, you can get our M.D. help you with your kit if you explain why they are needed, its their discretion to do so, but from experience, they can be helpful.

[CSDGuy]

Good adds. Yes, training or certification is needed for the asterisks items, I included them because if you're the type who likes to get into the back country and hunt, backpack, rock climb, river raft, ect... I would rather have it than not if a serious trama accident happens. Radio comms, are not always an option for medi vac due to signal loss, unless you rent or own a PLB, or satellite phone.

Also, you can get our M.D. help you with your kit if you explain why they are needed, its their discretion to do so, but from experience, they can be helpful.
If you're a General Class Ham or higher, and you've got a portable HF rig (they do exist) with a tuner and some wire, it shouldn't be too difficult to get HF comms going even in BFE. Otherwise, you can be hosed if you get into trouble.

Boaters that are into doing trans-oceanic crossings have been known to get their MD to prescribe them stuff "just in case" and train them how/when to use the stuff while way out at sea. Your family MD can be a very, very good help to you if you make sure that the doc knows you're going to be someplace out of the range of normal help and you're not likely to use the stuff on people outside you or your group.

[PatriotnMore]

If you're a General Class Ham or higher, and you've got a portable HF rig (they do exist) with a tuner and some wire, it shouldn't be too difficult to get HF comms going even in BFE. Otherwise, you can be hosed if you get into trouble.

Boaters that are into doing trans-oceanic crossings have been known to get their MD to prescribe them stuff "just in case" and train them how/when to use the stuff while way out at sea. Your family MD can be a very, very good help to you if you make sure that the doc knows you're going to be someplace out of the range of normal help and you're not likely to use the stuff on people outside you or your group.

Good info, I know squat about comms other than CB and FRMS. I'll look into that.

[Blueberry556]

A lot of the stuff with an * you'll need a Rx for and appropriate training/certification.

Originally Posted by PatriotnMore View Post
Just a thought, it would be nice if when we have some of these group shoots, if we could get some of our resident M.D.'s, or E.M.T.'s to put on a clinic dealing with just one or two topics, such as GSW, or blood loss, broken bones, dealing with shock ect... Not too much as to overwhelm, but one topic, well gone over at a time. Good thought.

Here is what a good kit should consist of, this will cover your bases on just about any major trauma scenario. Now, knowing what to do with it is another issue.

If I missed anything, feel free to add. Any item with an * is good to have, but should not be used without training.

kit bag large enough for:
suture kit* or get some Dermabond. aka medical grade superglue. Cav stocks butterfly bandages, but I'm custom ordering some suture kits for an retired nurse. I prefer and will stock the superglue myself.
forceps
Hemostats
scalpel
tweezers
Stethoscope* Nice to have, but if you're going to use this, learn what to listen for.
*BP cuff set and manometer... A good sphygmanometer and a hemostat can make for a very effective tourniquet.
2 tourniquets (1 CAT, 1 SOF)* Cav tourniquets are sturdier than CATs, but lighter than and half the price of SOFs. Also exceedingly simple to use.
2 nitrile gloves you might want more than 1 pair of gloves. I carry about 10 pair in most of my own kits. I don't have the gloves listed because I haven't decided on a minimum quantity yet, but I would include extras if requested.
4 beta dyne packets
4 alcohol wipes I have Vionex wipes.
1 pack assorted band aids They are not listed yet, but I have the Kendall 1in.
1 chest seals Asherman Chest Seals work pretty well. It's also not hard to make butterfly dressings. The ACS's are much quicker to place though. I prefer the Bolin Chest Seals(BCS) if space is not at a premium, they are stiffer and do not pack as well, but have an adhesive backing that sticks through blood.
1 Israeli Dressings I'd say more than 1, and in different sizes. Each Israeli replaces 3 types of bandage to carry.
1 6" ACE
1 4" ACE
1 6" self-adhering ACE
1 4" self-adhering ACE
1 Quikclot <quote>Fire baaaad!</quote> Only if you really need to treat-and-run. The exothermic reaction isn't really worth the burns if you can carry Celox at the same price point. Look around for the .mil testing results of the "cooler" Quick Clot ACS, it just doesn't work. I'll post a link to the video when I find it.
1 HemCon
2 ZPack Gauze (or Kerlix)
1 alcohol pen
1 marker
1 small roll duct tape. Actually a good makeshift tourniquet too
Airway Roll (contains equip for both intub and cric)* stay away from ETT or Cric unless you're certified/licensed to use them. A selection of OPA's and NPA's are useful, easy to learn how to use, and (IIRC) advanced first aid courses teach you how to use them. That is why I carry NPAs. I'm thinking of trying to get OPAs, but not sure if it's a good idea (needing the patient to be unconscious and all...).
Penlight I stock Surefires, but a smaller LED for more runtime would be a good idea.
Injectable Lido w and w/o epinephrine* Rx needed for this
Syringes for lido* Rx also likely needed for the needles themselves.
Chem lights I have white 30min, yellow 12hr, and IR for all you uber tacti-cool types.
eye wash and cup I need to stock this.
Snake bite kit I'd like to stock these too.
At least one SAM Splint or ladder splint. I agree. I carry 3 with me. Very useful.
*Burn kit. I'm going to get these ASAP. Multiple fires at the range last weekend, but no one hurt. Would have been nice to know I had burn kit though.

Meds:
Aspirin
Ibuprofen
Codeine buffered with aspirin Rx needed for this stuff. If someone's hurt bad enough to require opoids, call in a helo.
OTC allergy tablets
triple antibiotic ointment
water purification tablets
A notepad or premade patient care report. This is so you can tell what you did and when you did it once more advanced help arrives.
All that Rx stuff carries a lot of personal liability with it, maybe not from getting sued since we have Good Sam laws, but possession without an Rx or with an unnecessary Rx may be 'teh badness'. Paraphernalia charges come to mind. And you can't say it would never happen...

I'm sure there's more, but on the whole, not a bad start for a kit.

My input in <blue>.

[Teletiger7]

Ordered a trauma kit and tourniquet from you guys and got it quickly after ordering. Thanks for the prompt service!

[CSDGuy]

Blueberry: Vionex wipes are an excellent replacement for alcohol wipes, but I would use them to clean my own hands. For gloves, the latex ones work well, but some people are allergic to some of the proteins in the latex. Most will only develop a skin reaction to the latex and not go into anaphylactic shock. Some people will though. That's the main reason for the recommendation of nitrile gloves. Also, because of this, you might consider going to non-latex NPA's or carry a selection of non-latex supplies for those people who are latex sensitive.

As to the NPA/OPA issue: with unconscious people, an OPA is a wonderful tool. If someone "takes" an OPA easily, then they are in need of intubation. NPA's are wonderful adjuncts for people who aren't completely unconscious but may still need help with their airway.

I agree with your assessment of the Quick-Clot. The stuff works, but it will burn whomever it's used on.

A good set of LED flashlights can be very useful. For longer duration outings you might also want to consider flashlights that do not require batteries. They should be an addition to, but not replace the regular battery powered ones. Extra batteries that are securely packed is also an excellent idea.

Rx stuff should only be carried with a valid prescription for their use. I'm not too worried about drug paraphernalia issues if there's an actual valid Rx for the stuff. Outside of an anaphylaxis kit that has Epinephrine in a syringe (and people who develop life-threatening reactions should have one for themselves), most of that Rx stuff probably wouldn't be needed.

[uscbigdawg]

I love the Cav-Arms kits. Russell has done his homework and at matches that I can attend, will be happy to put on a brief "clinic" on the goodies in the kit, how they work, when to use what and more importantly when not to use what.

Most of all, glad to see Celox. QC is just bad. I hated seeing it in "Shooter" 'cause now every moron that reads Soldier of Boredom will think it's THE way to go. As stated above, the heat generated in the chem. reaction is just nasty bad unless you REALLY need it and know how to use it. Celox is VERY effective and it's so safe, to prove a point, I generally put it on my tongue. Too, it far and away is more cost effective than QC or Hemcon's (which aren't bad either, but can be inconvenient).

If you guys want a class at a club match or just a general shoot, please feel free to PM me any time.

Rich
U.S. Army Flight Medic

[Blueberry556]

Blueberry: Vionex wipes are an excellent replacement for alcohol wipes, but I would use them to clean my own hands. For gloves, the latex ones work well, but some people are allergic to some of the proteins in the latex. Most will only develop a skin reaction to the latex and not go into anaphylactic shock. Some people will though. That's the main reason for the recommendation of nitrile gloves. Also, because of this, you might consider going to non-latex NPA's or carry a selection of non-latex supplies for those people who are latex sensitive. We (and Cav) only stock nitrile gloves and latex-free PVC NPAs.

As to the NPA/OPA issue: with unconscious people, an OPA is a wonderful tool. If someone "takes" an OPA easily, then they are in need of intubation. NPA's are wonderful adjuncts for people who aren't completely unconscious but may still need help with their airway.

I agree with your assessment of the Quick-Clot. The stuff works, but it will burn whomever it's used on. Don't forget the caregiver is supposed to be holding pressure over the wound while the QC is 'working' (spelled 'b-u-r-n-i-n-g'), and therefor gets burned too.

A good set of LED flashlights can be very useful. For longer duration outings you might also want to consider flashlights that do not require batteries. They should be an addition to, but not replace the regular battery powered ones. Extra batteries that are securely packed is also an excellent idea. If anyone was buying these Surefires, I would stock extra batteries. I'm also considering 'packaging' them with the LED replacement bulbs.

Rx stuff should only be carried with a valid prescription for their use. I'm not too worried about drug paraphernalia issues if there's an actual valid Rx for the stuff. Outside of an anaphylaxis kit that has Epinephrine in a syringe (and people who develop life-threatening reactions should have one for themselves), most of that Rx stuff probably wouldn't be needed.

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[CSDGuy]

I only bring up the latex thing because it's becoming more of an issue. Personally, I think that more equipment should be latex-free so that this becomes less of an issue.

I think that it's GREAT that all you guys carry is the Nitrile gloves.

My flashlight recommendation was simply a generic one... but to me, it makes sense to have good flashlights available. Surefire seems to put out good stuff. The shake-the-flashlight idea (no batteries) is so that if you're on longer outings, you can use those lights for finding your way around camp, thus saving the far brighter flashlights for when they're really needed.

Oh, and excellent point about the QC.

[PatriotnMore]

I love the Cav-Arms kits. Russell has done his homework and at matches that I can attend, will be happy to put on a brief "clinic" on the goodies in the kit, how they work, when to use what and more importantly when not to use what.

Most of all, glad to see Celox. QC is just bad. I hated seeing it in "Shooter" 'cause now every moron that reads Soldier of Boredom will think it's THE way to go. As stated above, the heat generated in the chem. reaction is just nasty bad unless you REALLY need it and know how to use it. Celox is VERY effective and it's so safe, to prove a point, I generally put it on my tongue. Too, it far and away is more cost effective than QC or Hemcon's (which aren't bad either, but can be inconvenient).

If you guys want a class at a club match or just a general shoot, please feel free to PM me any time.

Rich
U.S. Army Flight Medic

Awesome, it's been a long time since I was trained back in the day, and I would really enjoy seeing how much the training and proceedures have changes, and updating my skills. Thanks for volunteering, I will look forward to some of your training. BTW, thanks for your service!

I know not everyone is in agreement on certain items. However, I still think the kit as I have it, is great. To me, your kit should reflect the operating environment, I backpack hunt, and we get back into some desolate places where comms, and time become an issue in an emergency. Again, I would rather have it and not use it, than not have it and need it.

I understand the quick-clot controversy, and agree on the effect it has on skin, however I have read from other in the box who like quick-clot over Celox because it gets in places Celox might not. I'll defer to those current M.D's, Military Medics, and E.M.T's. as their opinions are far more valid than mine.

[rkt88edmo]

My flashlight recommendation was simply a generic one... but to me, it makes sense to have good flashlights available. Surefire seems to put out good stuff. The shake-the-flashlight idea (no batteries) is so that if you're on longer outings, you can use those lights for finding your way around camp, thus saving the far brighter flashlights for when they're really needed.


Those shaker lights are heavy - I'd rather just keep 3 coin cell LEDs (disposable) and test/rotate them before the trip.

[PatriotnMore]

Those shaker lights are heavy - I'd rather just keep 3 coin cell LEDs (disposable) and test/rotate them before the trip.

Personally, I think you should have multiple lights. I have coin LED which attaches to my ball cap, surefire because it has outstanding light output at a very compact size, an emergency squeeze light that requires no batteries, and a pen light in with my kit.

[Nate Haler]

I like to have a headlight in the kit. LED preferably for longer life.

Wear it during hikes, biking, working on the car in the dark, or when applying first aid. The beam goes where your eyes go, and your hands are free to use tools, catch yourself in a fall without dropping your light, etc.

Another thing for folks past 40: reading glasses. If you need to do close-up work -- like removing a splinter, suturing, reading fine print -- and you suffer from presbyopia, then reading glasses are a must. An alternative is a magnifying glass, but I find this less handy and requires a free hand to use.

Reading glasses are often sold in three-packs, like at Costco, for <$20.

[5968]

I just found this thread. Thanks for joining our forum. You have some great stuff. I will have to place an order when I sober up.

[scr83jp]

http://www.mpioutdoors.com/5basic.htm has lots of useful information on their site even better than the LE survival & firstaid classes I had to take to keep my peace officer certification.

[Blueberry556]

Emergency Food/Water and Blankets added to the website and eBay stores.

Bullet Button Rings to be added soon:

We will be offering a tool that is easy to use with your Bullet Button, no more chasing bullets across the bench, fishing them out of pockets etc... Works for all calibers like 9mm or 300 Whisper where the bullet tip doesn’t always fit the hole. The small size ring fits well on the front portion of the finger and the large ring fits further down.

[shoot4fun]

if it ugly cover it and call 911;) trauma patient needs a trauma center.