Recently, I tested the Pike Trail Pocket Blanket to evaluate its usefulness as both an emergency blanket for an urban police officer and as a survival tool for rural officers. It appeared small enough and potentially beneficial for a bail out bag. This may not seem like the usual gear and accessory selection for BlueSheepdog, but when I saw the Pocket Blanket I immediately … [Read more...]
New G7 CAT Tourniquet
The North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (C-A-T) is one of the most popular tourniquets on the market today. Recently NAR announced the delivery of the Generation 7 (G7) C-A-T tourniquet with advancements to make this incredible life-saving tool even more proficient. The ability of a tourniquet to stop catastrophic hemorrhage, especially arterial bleeding, is … [Read more...]
Numbers Matter, But They Are Not Magic!
During my 18-year career I've watched hundreds of videos of line of duty officer actions. I've even got a few of mine that I've transferred to DVD from the old VHS tapes. Whether the officers prevailed or evil overcame, each of those videos have been beneficial in reminding us of the threats that can materialize at any moment. There are perhaps no greater training aids … [Read more...]
68W – Combat Medic Skills Book Review
If you are interested in trauma care under fire, then 68W Advanced Field Craft: Combat Medic Skills is an absolute must in your reference library. This book lays out the essential information on Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) in an easy-to-understand format. Written for military combat medics, this book does a very good job of explaining how to recognize and … [Read more...]