Videos tagged with North American Rescue

John from Blue Force Gear provides an overview of three new products unveiled at SHOT Show 2024. The presentation highlights the Integrated Stealth Harness, the Oxy Direct Belt System, and the Nano LE Medical Kit, emphasizing their tactical applications and partnerships. The expert-level presentation focuses on innovative gear solutions for law enforcement and tactical professionals.

This expert-level guide from GBRS Group details the critical steps for applying a tourniquet to control severe bleeding. It emphasizes scene safety, proper wound exposure, precise tourniquet placement 2-3 inches above the injury on bare skin, and securing the windlass until bleeding ceases. The instruction also highlights the importance of noting application time and arranging for immediate medical transport.

This video from ARFCOM News at SHOT Show 2026 highlights innovative gear from Blue Force Gear. Key products include the ISH Harness, a UIAA certified climbing harness with integrated emergency tourniquets and pelvic binder capabilities, and the UTSI Direct to Belt System, offering a MOLLE-free mounting solution for pouches. The segment also showcases a compact Nano Trauma Kit designed for law enforcement, featuring a CAT tourniquet and Narcan.

This video from ARFCOM News details a real-world incident at SHOT Show where prompt medical intervention, including the use of a tourniquet, was crucial in saving a life. It emphasizes the importance of carrying Individual First Aid Kits (IFAKs) and the necessity of 'Stop the Bleed' training for preparedness in emergency situations. The segment highlights specific recommended brands for medical gear.

This ARFCOM News episode discusses a stabbing incident at SHOT Show, highlighting the importance of carrying Everyday Carry (EDC) medical gear like tourniquets. It also critically analyzes recent statements from government officials, including FBI Director Kash Patel and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem, regarding firearm restrictions for protesters and the implications for Second Amendment rights.

This video reviews the IROK (Individual Rugged Outdoor Kit) by North American Rescue, distributed by Medical Gear Outfitters. The kit is highlighted as a robust IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit) designed for rugged outdoor use, emphasizing its waterproof and buoyant features, making it suitable for emergency situations. A discount code 'VSO' is provided for viewers.

This video provides an in-depth look at an authentic Navy SEAL Recce kit, curated by a former SEAL named Phil. It contrasts professional loadouts with generic camping gear, emphasizing the specific components and tactical considerations for reconnaissance missions. The breakdown includes essential items like communication gear, navigation tools, medical supplies, and ammunition, highlighting the practical application of these tools in real-world operations.

This video focuses on "Stop the Bleed Month" and demonstrates how to properly "stage" a tourniquet for rapid deployment in severe bleeding emergencies. Caleb is joined by Chris Hoyne from North American Rescue, a retired firefighter-paramedic and former SWAT medic. The discussion covers preparing a tourniquet, such as a North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) Gen 7, by removing packaging and opening the hook-and-loop strap to ensure it can be applied quickly with minimal delay, especially when one-handed application is necessary. The importance of fast application to prevent blood loss is emphasized, and viewers are encouraged to take Stop the Bleed training courses.

This video focuses on the bare minimum essential items for budget-conscious preppers across key preparedness categories. It highlights affordable yet effective gear like the Sawyer Mini for water filtration, rice and beans for long-term food storage, and a basic USB power bank for electronics. Recommendations extend to FRS radios for communication, headlamps for lighting, essential trauma supplies, BIC lighters for fire, and a tarp with cordage for shelter.

This video focuses on emergency first aid, specifically the Stop the Bleed technique of wound packing to manage severe bleeding. Featuring Chris Hoyne from North American Rescue, the demonstration uses a training device to illustrate how to fill a wound cavity with gauze to apply direct pressure to the source of bleeding. The video highlights the use of NAR's Quick-Clot Combat Gauze, which contains a hemostatic agent. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining continuous pressure and avoiding peeking to allow clotting. The content includes a disclaimer that this video is not a substitute for formal training, recommending official Stop the Bleed courses.

This video debunks the myth that all tourniquets are the same, emphasizing the importance of using genuine, approved devices like the North American Rescue (NAR) Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT). Chris Hoyne, a retired firefighter-paramedic and SWAT medic, explains the critical differences between tourniquets and the risks associated with counterfeits or improvised devices. The video highlights that substandard materials can lead to failure, and improvised tourniquets are often ineffective and difficult to apply one-handed. It stresses the need for American College of Surgeons-approved tourniquets for the Stop the Bleed program and advises purchasing from authorized resellers to avoid potentially life-threatening failures.

This video, released during National Stop the Bleed Month, focuses on the crucial life-saving tool: the tourniquet. Guest Chris Hoyne from North American Rescue explains the history and application of tourniquets, demonstrating the use of the Combat Application Tourniquet (CAT) on Caleb. Key points covered include proper placement (2-3 inches above injury, not on joints), tightening to stop bleeding, securing the windlass, and noting the application time. The video emphasizes that this is not a substitute for formal training and directs viewers to Stop the Bleed courses for proper instruction. Different CAT colors for military, training, and public kits are also discussed, along with the single-use nature of medical tourniquets.