Combat Medicine
The Well-Rounded Medic Pt 2. Physical Fitness
In Part 1 of this series I discussed beginning my journey into grappling as a way helping myself to become a more well rounded medic. There are a variety of…
Read MoreThe Well-Rounded Combat Medic Pt. 1
Last week I finished a block of instruction with a combatives school in Minnesota. Integrative Defense Strategies invited me out to give a class on active shooter trauma medicine to…
Read More2 Reasons Why You Should NEVER Remove A Tourniquet
There are many medical myths in the world. Most of the old ones have been phased out of western medicine with the advent of scientific research, but some still persist.…
Read MoreReview! The Range Safety Medicine Course
I’ve spent a good amount of time on the range as a civilian and in the military, so I tend to be the one who is called on as…
Read MoreHow to Win, No Matter What: The 5 Essentials of Reducing Personal Risk in an Emergency
In an emergency, the sudden danger and sensory overload quickly overwhelms everyone who lacks experience and/or preparation. There are thousands of choices, many which may lead to someone’s death.…
Read MoreHandcuffed Woman Shoots Cop; Tourniquet Applied
A woman in Oregon has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for shooting a law enforcement officer while handcuffed. At around 8 p.m. November 22nd, 2021, Gladstone Police Officers,…
Read MoreHow to Get Trained by 14 Different Instructors At the Same Time
The 2nd annual Guardian Conference was once again a resounding success. An elite line up of some of the best instructors in America insured a rare opportunity to…
Read MoreDeputy Wounded by Gunfire In Pitbull Attack
On July 5th, 2022 at around 11 pm, Knox County Tennessee deputies where responding to a call in the 800 block of Brickyard and Powell Road. Arriving on scene was…
Read MoreThe Bullets and Bibles Active Self Protection Conference
1 month away! The Active Self Protection conference is coming up next month September 23rd-September 25th in Olsburg KS. This course covers 3 days with multiple ranges and classrooms. The…
Read MoreThe Guardian Nation Conference Coming Soon! (Sept. 16-19th)
The 2nd annual Guardian Conference is kicking off this year in September with quality training by seasoned instructors. Learn from industry leaders in firearms, hand-to-hand combatives, and legal issues with…
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