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I am personally familiar with two reputable medical gear suppliers, so I can recommend them here.   

While there definitely others, these two are vendors that I personally depend on:  

http://shop.thetacticalmedic.com/ 

https://www.chinookmed.com/

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Andrew Bethards

I don't think very many people need to buy the Whole Blood transfusion kit from Chinook unless you really know what you're doing...

Anonymous

Looks like you need a medical license to buy that kit which is probably smart.

Andrew Bethards

As a nurse, I can assure you that giving the wrong blood is worse than whatever you're trying to fix.

TomRedlion

Being a veteran with 20+ years of service, I've had first aid and combat lifesaver classes Drilled into my head. I've carried an IFAK and I actually know how to use most of the stuff in most of the smaller kits.

Anonymous

I need to get re-qualified. I've injured myself enough on "riding to work" to know that I still know the basics, but certainly aren't up to speed on "when things go bad at the range". I mean I consider Tegraderm my #1 item in my kits.

Kurt Feltenberger

I'd also recommend Skinny Medic's YT channel and his online store; shop.skinnymedic.com. I recently took a one day Trauma class that he gave and he covered every detail you mentioned (and then some) in the video about Ian's injury. Additionally, I'd suggest North American Rescue <a href="https://www.narescue.com/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.narescue.com/</a>

Anonymous

I need to get better trained. I work at a school so we have to re-train for first aid and CPR every 2 years, but the course is pretty rudimentary. The first aid portion is mostly, "make sure you don't get injured, make sure the victim is safe, call 911." :-P

Joseph S.

It seems a lot of "training" is like that in some places, and I wonder if it's due to emergency services being reasonably quick to respond in some areas. However, the first few minutes of a traumatic injury can make a lot of difference to the final outcome. I know I definitely need some serious refresher training myself too as it's been many years since my Combat First Aid classes and even longer since I took some intro first responder training when I was involved in Search and Rescue prior to going into the Marines.

Anonymous

It's really not so bad since we have a school nurse on campus when the school is open, but there are times like after-school activities and field trips where coverage is not present.

Independent George

I'll second Skinny Medic; I first found him via IraqVet's YouTube channel, and found him incredibly informative and helpful.

Reverend Charles

I like Skinny Medic (and bought their essentials kit this weekend) because he puts out great videos that teach me stuff. So, no better reason to support his efforts. Plus, when I compare the cost to source the stuff individually on Amazon, it's about a wash. It saves me time and doesn't waste money. Not bad.

Anonymous

Thanks. I'll revisit this after I've received training that'll clue me into what to buy.

Steven Menelly

Karl&Ian, after watching the Medical Video, I realized that we didn't have any first aid kit/ medical stuff at all in our apartment (we just moved in), so yesterday I went to CVS and bought a decent first aid kit and wound treatment items. And about two hours ago I had the worst knife cut ever well cooking. Can never be too prepared, even for the small stuff.

Anonymous

It is good to see In Range TV on here!