Medical Archives

The Biomechanical Reality of Incapacitation

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 by William Guse

An evidence-based overview of terminal ballistics, anatomical barriers, shot placement, penetration, and physiological incapacitation.

Rapid Physiological Incapacitation and Torso Shot Priority

September 23, 2026September 21, 2026 by Matt Landfair

Rapid physiological incapacitation depends on interrupting blood flow. Why the heart area and great vessels matter in torso targeting.

Foundations of Church Security: Building a Team That Protects More Than the Sanctuary

September 10, 2026 by Matt Landfair

P&S ModCast 465 panel discussing the foundations of church security

Church security involves much more than preparing for an armed attacker. ModCast 465 examines risk assessment, medical response, team selection, training, childcare, liability, and the role of safety as a ministry.

P&S ModCast 188 — Stop the Bleed

September 6, 2026May 24, 2019 by Matt Landfair

A detailed discussion of Stop the Bleed, hemorrhage control, TCCC, tourniquets, wound packing, medical equipment, myths, and hands-on training.

Trust But Verify …and Follow the Money

March 20, 2019 by Caleb Giddings

This week the firearms and tactical medical community is ablaze with news that Jeff Kirkham, the creator of the RATS Tourniquet has initiated a fake news campaign against the North American Rescue Combat Application Tourniquet. He’s also been cybersquatting on a couple of CAT-related domains. This has been covered in detail by many outlets, and isn’t the primary focus off this article. While Jeff Kirkham’s behavior is pretty awful, it illustrates an even more important point for anyone researching a topic online today.

Choosing an Everyday-Carry Tourniquet: Evidence and Counterfeits

September 15, 2026September 7, 2017 by Andrew

Andrew D. Fisher and Will G. explain how evidence, independent testing, current recommendations, authentic sourcing, training, and carry condition shape tourniquet selection.

PHLster Flatpack Tourniquet Carrier: Design and Use

September 15, 2026July 22, 2017 by Guest Contributor

The original PHLster Flatpack design account covers its plainclothes origins, CAT and SOFTT-W compatibility, carry configurations, retention, exposure, and deployment.

Medical kits review: From the uniform LE perspective

September 6, 2026February 24, 2017 by Tim Braginton

Editor’s note: This article reflects information available when it was originally published. Laws, policies, products, personnel, technical standards, and recommended practices may have changed. Verify time-sensitive details through current authoritative sources before relying on them. The following review comes from the perspective of daily uniform wear for law enforcement. This is not intended to be … Read more

Vehicle Loadouts

February 2, 2017 by Matt Levi

Vehicle Loadout – carrying stuff out of sight, out of mind. Frame of reference: Carried this way when I lived in a small town in a Western “Cowboy” “pro gun” area. *When I travel to less “pro gun” or “Cowboy” regions into a more “Hippie” region, I cover up my gun stuff with less gun/tactical … Read more