In my opinion, take it for what it's worth, direct pressure with a 4x4 or gauze should stop most bleeding problems. If DP alone doesn't work, I would apply pressure points and elevate the wound. If I'm alone and I'm the one bleeding, I may use quick-clot if I have it; since the wound may be in an inconvenient place for DP to be effective. The advantage of DP is I always have a palm handy. QC may not always be handy.