Does it come with a tourniquet?



Mindset is first, training is second, gear is third. They need to get themselves an improved mindset if you ask me.

Famous last words.

Yeah, a twisted ankle is probably a more frequent occurrence on a hunt than a gunshot wound, but it does happen. Think of it as a PFD for hunters. Not something you plan to use, but just a sensible (and reasonable) precaution, and like a PFD, the consequences of not having one are potentially quite dire.

HJ

A tourniquet for someone else isn't too hard to improvise if you've got the right belt or some strapping. For self-aid, though, you really want to have one that's purpose-built for one-handed application. The SWAT-T in the Patrol Officer's Pocket Trauma Kit doesn't fit that bill, I should really add a CAT-T to my laptop bag. Finding room for an IFAK in my laptop bag is excessive; I'm better off using that room for other things.

My most complete IFAK (http://www.narescue.com/USCG_IFAK-CN5B2F15EFB001.html, highly recommended, no affliation) is in my range bag. I've added a few things to it. It goes onto my belt when I'm on the range shooting or as an RSO. I keep a modified Army IFAK in my BOB.

The Army IFAK I was referring to is this one: http://www.armyproperty.com/Resources/NSN-Listings/IFAK.htm. I've added better and more tape, a CPR facemask, better gloves, shears, a dose of aspirin, a dose of Benadryl, petrolatum gauze, and a tension pneumothorax decompression needle. Thank goodness I've only opened it up for training and restocking. The regular FAK in my BOB gets a heck of a lot of use, though.

You must be losing your hearing as you get older Izzy. Surely you must have missed the "hopefully" or "God willing" in there somewhere.

Maybe they said "In'shallah" -- slightly different meaning (sort of resigning oneself to the will of God).

HJ