Be Prepared

Safety extends beyond firearm handling. Emergencies can happen anywhere, and every responsible shooter should be prepared to respond. A basic first aid or bleed-control kit is an investment that reflects preparedness and personal responsibility. You can build your own or buy a kit that’s ready to go. Most of all, you should get training on HOW to use the items that are in your first aid kit.

Build your own kit

Below are the items that we think should be in your individual first aid kit (IFAK). The kits we use could run upwards of $200 with everything listed below. Don’t feel like you must buy everything at once. Items are listed in order of their importance. Start at the top and work your way down. Eventually, you will have a full kit.

• North American Rescue C-A-T Combat Application Tourniquet (Black) NAR Genuine Gen 7 CAT
• Ever Ready First Aid Israeli Compression Bandage
• North American Rescue Wound Packing Gauze (Z-Folded) 
• CELOX Z-Fold Gauze (3in x 10′ (7.6cm x 3m))
• North American Rescue HyFin Vent Chest Seal (Twin Pack)
• Adventure Medical Kits QuikClot Advanced Clotting Gauze
• Medline Bulkee II Gauze Bandages
• Ever Ready First Aid Self Adherent Cohesive Bandages 3″ x 5 Yards
• Lightning X Products Folded Universal Aluminum Medical Tactical Roll Splint
• Madison Supply 7.5 Inches Premium Stainless Steel Trauma Shears
• Orca Tactical First Aid Molle Pouch – Heavy Duty IFAK Pouch
• North American Rescue C-A-T Tourniquet Holder

Customize the kit as you see fit. Add a pack of Band-Aids, Tylenol, Ibuprofen, bee-sting, whatever you feel you need.

Buy a pre-made kit

There are many outfitters that will sell you a pre-made kit. If you choose to go this route, be sure that the components are of high