Special Forces Medic Reviews Tourniquets | Tactical Rifleman

[@clarkrichards1907]

My better half and our 3 sons can apply self aid and buddy aid with a TQ and IFAK. Been a trained medic for 15 years. Still lots to learn and enjoy these videos. Thanks guys.

[@casams1992]

I’m just a civilian paramedic, no military experience, and I swear by these tourniquets. Excellent selection, Karl. Not that I have to tell you. Tourniquets are by far, in my opinion one of the most important piece of kit ANYONE can carry on their person. If you cut your femoral artery for example, you have 2 1/2 minutes before you bleed out. That’s faster than I can respond with my ambulance. You don’t have to be shot in a combat zone. Protect yourself, protect your loved ones, protect your neighbor. Excellent video again TR!

[@orionfixr7713]

I'm a total noob to all this first aid stuff and just wanted to let you know I appreciate your putting this vid. out there.

[@jonathananatrella2964]

I would highly recommend learning the basics of first aid. I can tell you with utter certainty that carrying a first aid kit is more important than carrying a gun for anyone who isn't military. I guarantee it will be used more than a firearm will, even by police. I'd recommend it doubly so for people who do want to carry a gun because understanding how the human body functions, particularly when losing blood pressure, will help you effectively stop threats.

[@jamesonspencer7562]

Check out skinny medic's channel, there's some pretty good info on it. kzbin.info/door/bhaasx1vaOf6jpYQ6FMoKw

[@packerjansen12]

Huge simple takeaway I got from this...I have a chest wound sealing kit and an Israeli bandage in by battle backpack, but not a tourniquet I can access quickly from my plate carrier. I need to upgrade to be ready. Thanks so much!

[@seeker11]

Man that Doctor in the background truly has no soul.

[@theRavensRed]

Reads comment. Thinks to self, okay, I have to see what he means. Sees what's you mean. 🤣🤣🤣

[@hossv1147]

This was something I've always wondered, what type of Tourniquet was used by our fighting men and women. CAT-T, I'm guessing is what it was called, seems simple enough a big goof like myself could use in any dire situation. Thanks for this upload and always looking for more from this channel.

[@ron-yv4jx]

This is one lesson I hope none of us AMERICANS Need to use but if I do I have so much of a clearer understanding of how to do things. Thank You Karl for one more tool for my tool box. Have a great night.. BIG RON OVER AND OUT.....

[@onturrage495]

This tourniquets video is very informative. I have watched around a dozen of your videos so far and the list is growing. Many thanks to those of Tactical Rifleman for sharing your expertise.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks. We put out a new video every Friday. So, subscribe and you wont miss out. This Friday's video is about what Karl keeps in the First Aid Kit (IFAK) on his War Belt. Thanks for watching. TR

[@bufferbuffer7320]

Besides "Tactical" use, add one of to your car first aid kit and take one with you when going hiking (=> every place, where cell phone service may not be available and/ or where the ambulance may need some time to get to you) as well as while doing any other sport with high risk of traumatic injuries (like biking ,an unofficial soccer match (or any other team sport)). These things are easy to use by everybody (in case of a severe bleeding, especially non-professionals will struggle with the widely taught compression bandage). In my opinion as a paramedic, these little things can be a gamechanger.

[@samalbanese464]

Karl you are the real deal brother 🇺🇸

[@Ronin____5000]

This is almost the same comment I have been posting to many channels lately, but the purpose and appreciation is the same. I have been clicking the "like" button on many of these videos, but when I go back and check these videos I've watched before; youtube has taken down the like, or I have to re-like it. I'm not sure what's going on there, but I know you would have many more likes from me if youtube wasn't trying to be censorship Commies. On that note; thank you for making these videos. As a person who has to carry a trauma kit both for my own support, but as a part of my profession, I appreciate all your hard work on producing these videos. They are an indispensable resource and a great way to stay in the zone and relevant in a dangerous world.

[@jackg.7745]

Great video covering an extremely important topic. Everyone you who is around firearms and especially shooters need to learn how to effectively apply tournaments IMHO. You did a fantastic job delivering this important information in a very clear and concise manner. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

[@BunsAndGunsCalendars]

Thanks, I was SF Medic mid 1970's and have forgotten many things, these are helping bring memories back and also helping me learn new stuff. 10th SFGA ODA 216

[@frankiefrank4853]

Thanks a lot man. I got one of the larger tourniquets for when me and my family go shooting and didn't realize it wouldn't fit my kids. I got the chills when you said it won't.

[@garretthinrichs557]

Basically trained in TCCC through USMC, ended up stationed in DC where only saw the field a 5 or 6 times a year, as on 03 I volunteered for most of them so I got a load more training than others. TQ's were rarely talked about although we were taught how to use them. Now I am a TAC-MED instructor for my PD, and I preach about the knowledge of them all the time. Easy life-saving measures. My main talking point is the mindset youve got to have to provide self/ buddy aid. Which I generally only see in former military guys. Great video. Thanks

[@josephblackston6076]

Great stuff and love your site. I'm an ER physician and Instructor in Advanced Trauma Life Support. (The American College of Surgeons oversees the ATLS course, which is designed for all physicians who work in an Emergency Dept). While they don't go into much detail with regard to tourniquet use since this is USUALLY a battlefield tool, we do see them occasionally in the civilian setting. One thing I learned is the inexperienced person tends to apply the tourniquet far too loosely, thus not effectively occluding arterial flow. I was always taught that the tourniquet has to be applied tight enough to "hurt" - and if it isn't hurting, then it's not tight enough. Great job with summarizing the use of tourniquet in urgent (life and death) situation! Thanks again!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Joseph, thanks for the kind words. You are exactly correct. It should more than hurt... I was taught, if the patient is conscious, alert x3, he should really be screaming for you to take it off. "High & Tight" needs to be taught to everyone. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@segrientboar5954]

I really appreciate you sharing your expertise Karl. Though it wouldn't replace the CAT or SOF-T W for a warfighter, especially for self application, I have equipped my wife with the SWAT-T and have a few among my bush gear. SWAT-T is Stretch, Wrap and Tuck tourniquet. It is a very wide rubberised band with graphics printed on it to show when appropriate tightness has been reached. These were chosen for versatility. They can do K9 and children. They can be used for a range of other first aid interventions other than purely as a tourniguet and in my opinion with common sense can be used as a snake bandage-important where I live. I'm not a medic but was TCCC trained. Now I'm just a guy on a budget and limited room in my bush kit.

[@curtwhite876]

Great channel, great video. Love the extended description. Keep up the great work.

[@Vandallolwut]

Good vid. I run my softt-w hooked but with just enough of a loop to go around my leg with just a little more slack. So I just need a good pull/jerk then wind it up. Keep the vids coming. Stay safe.

[@nathanschachle7311]

I've been waiting for this video! Great Content!

[@conundrumconundrum5589]

My understanding as to the three inches above the wound is you want to stay away from side by side bone structures. For instance tibula and fibula and radius and ulna. The reason is, it much more difficult to generate the constrictive forces needed on these side by side bones. Stay above the wound on single bone.

[@Mizone505]

Mate u r down to earth honest about gear and how its used. Refreshing to see. All those shiny kit syndrome children out there need to realise it just needs to work not how it looks or how much it costs.

[@Kespecial1]

Been a street medic for a while now, used the CAT-T multiple times...works very well! Great video!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for you service. TR

[@chuckmadden18]

Nice video! Informative. The big merits of the TK4 is the ease of carry, and it's field tested. It will save a life and isn't difficult to put on by yourself. Doesn't hurt that it is cheap, big bonus cause you can stock up on them. If you have a person bleeding heavily, you can use a TK4 then put a SOF-T or CAT over it.

[@rickkephart5690]

I'm not a tactical guy, just a retired firefighter, but I love the content of your videos. I'll probably never have to use any of the information but its still great to know.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Rick, everyone should know the basics of many of these subjects. Thank you for your service. TR

[@rickkephart5690]

@@TacticalRifleman Thank you for putting yourself in harms way so the rest of us can sleep peacefully at home. Can't put a price on what you do.

[@bengarcia9612]

Quick tip: keep good tq’s around for any injuries like CATs but in your vehicle or in bag keep a larger number of RATs tq’s for mass casualty incidents since they dont take up much space

[@stevenjudo3590]

I am already a subscriber and I love your videos and content you upload and by the way I really appreciate you replying to my comment because most of the channels don't do that. Love you guys.

[@artwolf0758]

Great video guys. I personaly use a CAT. Good tourniquet and quick set up when you're alone. Thanks Tactical Rifleman for all your videos! Great channel, great men!

[@zakmang3074]

Artwolf07 I hope you don’t have to use it lol

[@jdglock9114]

Thanks for info on the TK-4 for use on children. Just took my first class on use of tourniquets.... SWAT-T is just too slippery when wet w/ blood. Already got my CAT-T from N. American Rescue. Stay safe...God bless. Merica!

[@msantifort]

Thanks for showing me the difference. Mine is a CAT and when I tried it I can't minister it to myself because of the double loop buckle. I positioned it out of the double buckle to just go through one of the holes so I could administer it to myself and if I had to treat someone else I could put it through the double buckle. Great info. I would have never known until it was needed. Great job. Your video may have saved my life or someone I may treat. Thanks.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching. TR

[@Grimoire69]

This channel is just amazing, and have some really good content. Keep up the good work gents.

[@B65-s7b]

A concern of mine has always been what to do if my tq gets shot, since you try to keep plates between you and the badguy, squared to the target, etc. As a result, I put a tq on my 2 o’clock for access with my right hand, and one on my 10 o’clock for my left. Maybe overthinking it, but i think it’s always better to have multiple ones anyways and you have to be able to get one with either hand, like Carl said. Thanks for the video, guys.

[@dholmes3307]

Kind of goes with "Two is one and one is none" principle.

[@tpem10]

You can use anything that works as a TQ. in the Marines, pull off your MCMAP belt or something and wrap it as tight as possible to stop bleeding. It doesnt have to be anything special, as long as it stops the bleeding or greatly reduces it until you can get them to a higher level of care.

[@BullsMahunny]

Even if it's shot you still might be able to use the TQ. Use a sock, rip your shirt, pants, piece of canvas, whatever. IT just has to be something you can tie around the wound and tighten the crap out of to stop the blood.

[@haramaschabrasir8662]

In general you should have at least one tourniquet per limb on you. Ideally you'll have all four tourniquets in your first line setup (but not in the same place, i.e. if you lose your pants for whatever reason you should not lose all of the TQs at once).

[@thebrucechannel8061]

I don't have an advanced knowledge of first aid but picked up a couple of tourniquets to put in my "road trip" bag, your video was very informative and helpful.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching, TR

[@tnpsheepdog3289]

FYI, TCCC does not "approve" any tourniquet, the CAT and SOFTT-W are only TCCC recommended. Great video!

[@barnaclebill1615]

I’ve chosen to subscribe today. More and more subjects I’m researching, seem to lead back to your channel. I highly respect you ever since Doc T introduced u at a free medical clinic during the last NRA show in Indy. Travis made u seem like a god and it’s all quite evident why. Look forward to more great content and Thanks for your service. 😁👍👍

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks Bill. Travis is good people. TR

[@brendaproffitt1011]

Totally cool. The explanation on this was super too.Excellent job..Thank you for everything..

[@ghettomedic9971]

Good video. Very informative, and I really appreciate the view of self vs someone else. As a fire medic, I actually use these frequently for dialysis shunts. When those suckers burst, it is like a crime scene. Thanks again for sharing your hard won knowledge.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for watching. TR.

[@Solly-ow4od]

Love to see a video on what you SOF guys are carrying in your med kits....another great video Karl.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Ask and you shall receive... We have a video coming out in a few weeks where I show what I keep in my Med Kit and why. So, stay tuned... we put out a new video every Friday. Thanks for watching, TR.

[@Solly-ow4od]

Tactical Rifleman Looking forward to it brother!

[@rthrgh]

Excellent video as always, my teachings have always been to place the tourniquet as high as possible due to the potential for arteries to slip in between the bones in the forearm and shin area and not be properly constricted.

[@briendraper4818]

Great info. Thanks. Trying to put together my own travel and search and rescue medical bag. This stuff really helps! Thanks

[@edwardsnowden5702]

Thanks Carl. Hope you and the family are safe and doing well

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks, you too!

[@stephenhunter6422]

The cat t can be used on kids and k9. Just apply above the wound. Have used. Great video

[@tonyrosa4750]

Great training Doc. Every concealed permit persons or open should have no less than one or two turnaqet's on hand when packing.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Agreed, and more importantly the knowledge to use them

[@aleksfoxtrot8044]

Thanks for showing the buddy handle on here. I just configured all my personal TQ'S that way.

[@randolphcirilo4800]

You know.. I think the recon brand gen 4 is the best of both worlds between the cat and soft! Metal winlist, its wider than the cat, metal buckle, I think its better than that NAR cat

[@oskarjacobsen1176]

Awesome video about the most important tool any solider can have! Most deaths of soldiers is from massive bleedings! u say much correct info, but i haven't learned to put it 3 inches over the wound? I've learned that u put it as high as u can on either arm or leg. and for additional info: Blown of legs, from IED's etc. i've expirienced you need more than one tourniquet. and if u put on one, and he still bleeds, never loosen it and try to tighten it again, just put on a secound one!! tourniquets are extreamly painful, ive seen a soldier try to take them of, even tho he knows it will kill him. so make sure to contact the medic, so he can give him painmeds(I use Fentanyl in most cases).I've trained alot with American marines, even SOF. Most of the time teaching them the "winter warfare" here in Norway. Apologies for bad english, great videos!

[@ronin6016]

Great video, covering a critical but simple piece of gear. Thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@isaacbarrett9212]

Right on. I was going to buy an IFAK. Now I think I'll assemble one. Maybe another quick video on what should be in it? Thank you for sharing this knowledge. Keep it coming.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I cover what I keep in my Med Kit in another video... however, it wont be out for a couple more weeks. Come soon, so stay tuned. Thanks for watching, TR.

[@deangullberry5148]

I still carry two of the old style tq's (mine are the SWAT-T Brand) because they have so many alternate uses. I have the CAT-T, I need to upgrade to the gen 2, and I think I'll look into the SOF-T. Thanks for the info, TR. New sub.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for subscribing and taking the time to comment. We put out a new video every Friday. Strength and Honor, TR

[@exile226]

Check out the RAT tourniquet. Currently not TCCC rated but I have found it to be superior that the CAT. I work as a flight medic/trauma courses for EMS and have noticed that cats are not applied correctly in over 50% of cases (not that the rat would be any better as I assume it is lack of practice). The great part about the rat is that it can be used on children and animal.

[@chrism6904]

Ended up having to use one of those last night. Dude got shot several times in the upper leg and was bleeding like CRAZY. They work really well.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Chris, thanks for sharing and thank you for your service. Strength and Honor, TR

[@mosulmedic7048]

great info. The SOF-T works, ive stopped plenty of bleeds with them. But I prefer the CAT over the SOF-T solely because the windlass is a royal PITA to re-adjust once its latched. But they both work. Also, I have used plenty of CATS covered in sand that work fine. People tend to fear the CAt because of the velcro and the plastic windlass. I have never had either of them fail

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks for chiming in and sharing your experience. Thanks for your service and for helping to keep names off the wall. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@LB-pu2ec]

Well done Karl, lots of great info. Regarding the K9 Tq the same company that makes the SOFT tacmed solutions makes one designed specifically for the k9. I bought a few and donated them to my local K-9 unit . I jog with one on my belt with my 2 Belgian Malinois, and have a few in my kit and car. We have coyotes and bobcats in our green belt and it could go either way honestly or God forbid a cheap lockback on some asshole they go after. Check it out they are solid and a great piece of kit. I’ll tag y’all on IG with it. Thanks again sir for the great info and thank you for your Service!!!

[@TacticalRifleman]

LB, Thanks for sharing the tip. I will definitely check them out. I am never to old to learn new tricks. Thanks for watching. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@davidmcguire2970]

Excellent information. Outstanding channel. Thank you Sir !

[@Whitpusmc]

Just took two Hemorage Control for the concerned citizen classes at a local range. Pretty much word for word with what you said though they recommended going high on the limb in all cases, perhaps as a citizen is less likely to have the training and that covers more possible wound scenarios? We now carry two of the Cat-T in our EDC bags and a SWOT-T wide in our back pockets. Someday you may be the first responder after all. Oh, and not an internet ninja, the term is “ keyboard commando, second class!”

[@TacticalRifleman]

Whit, thanks for chiming in. I'm glad you got to a course teaching current protocols. Unfortunately, there are still many people teaching that Tourniquets are a last resort. Good Luck and I pray you never have to use a tourniquet for real. Strength & Honor, TR.

[@Whitpusmc]

Tactical Rifleman Yes, I'd be very happy if it never came out of my back pocket in life and they circular file it after my burial! The weekend after the class I showed one of the tourniquets to a teacher and she said she had just taken a course where the nurse teaching it said “only use in dire situations cause they will lose that limb.....” ugh. Truth travels slowly while myths have wings....

[@cfltitan]

Awesome video on one of the most overlooked pieces of gear today. I keep mine in a mil spec monkey pouch mounted on the shoulder strap of my chest rig. I live the mil spec monkey one because it also holds a pair of medical shears also. I have the SOF-T but after watching this I'm going to pick up a cat also.

[@mrfreon4792]

Thanks for the badazz t-shirt! Girls and Gents help support this #1 channel!

[@TacticalRifleman]

Glad you like it! Thanks for the support. We really appreciate it. Strength and Honor, TR

[@willcoolJ]

can you talk about the RAT tourniquet? Its made by one of your own. Id be interested in hearing your thoughts!

[@nautifella]

I have used them twice on myself (RT leg - LT Arm) and a few other times on other people (Mostly legs). Keep in mind these are not the best for long term application. Get the patient _REAL_ medical care ASAP. All of mine were taken to an ER within minutes of the event. These tourniquets are thin and can cause tissue damage with long term application. *BUT THEY WORK*

[@waltero3035]

Thanks for the education. Love this channel. Truly a lot of stuff to learn here. Thanks for sharing!

[@DonnyB]

Very well done video that is definitely share worthy!!! Keep up the great work!

[@JB.1371]

Great vid as always! I’m sure they changed the color that way you can tell the new and the old one apart easier

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thank you Mr. President

[@Bubba_Beer_Gut]

Very informative, thank you for the thorough review and coverage on the updates

[@cavediver2561]

Great video Karl, but I would like to add one more thing about the SOF-T vs CAT.... when you're standing up in an open room, the CAT is by far easier to put on. However, on a two way range where the bad guys have managed to get a bullet into you, you will (if able) get to cover. At that point, you can use a vehicle, wall, or the ground to pin the SOF-T to get it cinched up with a single pull. Standing out in the open and training with tourniquets, in my opinion can create "training scars". If your tourniquet training includes real world application (behind cover, lying on ground, etc) The SOF-T can be applied as easy and at times with less problems than the CAT and it's reliance on velcro. Having said all that, both tourniquets have proven themselves to be effective and neither would be a bad choice for anyone's med kit. I have seen this same demonstration and I have performed it in the very same manner, and the reaction is always the same.... People prefer the CAT tourniquet because it is easier to apply as demonstrated, but in a real world situation, you should have the ability to pin the SOF-T and get it cinched down with fewer pulls. Just some food for thought.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Tony, Thanks for sharing. I agree 100%.

[@jasonlopez8011]

Thanks 4 the video..great Instructional video Always learning something with your videos

[@michaelwyles6313]

Thank you I did get the Cat , But I didn't no about the soft T wide Tourniquet , So Thanks.

[@dhena81]

I have a friend that flipped his long travel razor on a street near his house giving his sisters a test ride he wasn't speeding or taking crazy turns. Anyways he ended up crushing his left hand in between the pavement and roll bar. He was able to cut his sisters seat belts off so they could get out and thought he was going to die. Luckily a good samaritan driving by saw him flipped the razor back onto its tires and applied a tourniquet to his arm and saved his life. I've kept 2 tourniquets in my truck ever since.

[@Doublezzranch]

Great information, thanks. Hopefully I'll never need this.

[@ronin6016]

Excellent video, great information, well explained, thank you very much for providing links /product names and sharing your knowledge. God Bless. Strength & Honor

[@oliverallen5324]

Have ya'll looked at SAVE Tourniquets? I use CATs at work(EMS), but there are definitely shortcomings. Definitely check them out. I'm gonna look at TK4's since now that I think about it there isn't a good pediatric tourniquet option as standard on ambulances.

[@Rabascan]

Check out RATS. Can't give any personal opinions, but they might be a good pediatric alternative.

[@NekolasM]

Oliver Allen Agree 100% this video was eye opening for this emt. At my agency we're doing good if we can have two cats on the box and one of them isn't a blue trainer some idiot stocked on there by mistake... For pediatrics there is no option but to go to an improvised after the cat fails to stop the bleed, and that is not acceptable at all when you have a childs life in your hands.

[@segrientboar5954]

I hear good things about the SWAT-T for pediatrics.

[@justaplanotexan2224]

SWAT-T is worth looking at. Recommended to me by long time paramedic and Navy Corpsman CPO who is currently an instructor.

[@extraordinaaron]

So do most guys also carry quickclot or is that something only medics carry? Cool to see a medical video. I've heard the saying that true warriors not only know how to take lives, but save them as well. Can't wait to see more on the subject.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Thanks. We have done a TCCC medical video with an Air Force PJ. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4XTlZunrsqKjrc

[@BigBoss-db5gm]

Thank You For The Help!!! Will Follow Your Advice. 🇺🇸

[@DocDaGoat]

Sof T was my personal favorite

[@TheUbeeR]

8:53 Just a question Karl, when applying the new TQ three inches above the injury during TFC, do you loosen/remove the previously applied high-and-tight sitting TQ or just leave it be?

[@TacticalRifleman]

Situation will dictate, but if you slapped the first one on quickly, just to move him off the "X"... then take your time applying the second one correctly and then you can remove the higher one... again, depending on the injury and duration that the first one was on. When in doubt, leave it on.

[@MissRenoir]

So grateful to you for sharing your knowledge! Thank you.

[@-texascajun6553]

Specific Tourniquet Question: If you're shot in the foot with a boot on, should you 1) leave the boot on, tourniquet the calf and perhaps tighten the laces up as much as possible or 2) remove boot, plug the hole, and tourniquet if bleed doesn't stop? Does it change if you've gotta walk out? Thought about when I saw a pic of a guy who shot his own foot through a steel toe.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Tourniquet above the knee, where there is only a single bone. Leave the boot on only if you plan on walking out

[@GunsandGearNetwork]

Great stuff as always!!!

[@PainJoyPeace]

Thank you for your time sir.

[@scottli7390]

I think usually if you're not a medic I think carrying 4 tourniquets is a good amount, 2 on the plate carrier and 1 on your second line in case you need to ditch your PC and one more in a shoulder or pants pocket.

[@timlipinski2571]

Great video ! Read that if you use an Axe, weapon or chainsaw you should have a Tourniquet ! Also good to have for dangerous sports... Put a CAT 7 Tourniquet in one pocket of my jacket and the Mil. Spec. clamshell cellphone in my other pocket. (to call 9-1-1) Also learned in my old Army days of basic First Aid that if your DI had a head wound that you should put the Tourniquet between the wound and the Heart ! And if you waited then someone else would get credit on saving the life of the DI ! ! ! Thank you for the video ! tjl

[@LYFPingBot]

Great video, keep up the good work.

[@adamsturgis4616]

smart simple. good work fellas

[@Steelandbrass]

One thing I was told and wasn’t told until my second deployment was that you should find a tourniquet that you are physically capable of tightening on your own.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Yes. You need to practice putting on a tourniquet with only one hand. Don't just HAVE it; PRACTICE with it. Thanks for watching, TR

[@SquidGunman]

I’m insulted you called me an internet ninja. I’m a keyboard commando sir!

[@carl-ok9gn]

please check out the STAT tourniquet. the videos of it are very impressive.

[@darc1027]

Excellent thank you for the information and all of the great videos

[@lonniesmith6539]

At one time I was an EMT. The job is tuff enough without someone shooting at you. Hat's off to you guys. Don't know if I could do it. I decided to mine coal after I lost a kid. That was 15 year's ago. Still bugs me.

[@MichaelALoberg]

Great video! I’m ordering mine now.

[@brenthartline4417]

Great content as always KARL. U should make a video or add in somewhere how u feel about the RATS. I have a few of all the good tourniquets and I bought a couple Rats. But I hear mixed things. Thanks KARL.

[@TacticalRifleman]

I’ll add it to the list

[@johnpickering7449]

Great information really liked this one keep them coming thanks

[@dreaparn3613]

Perfekt information! in sweden i have only used old tac T.

[@kekelaward]

Excellent, as usual!

[@anthonymcreynoldsjr4766]

Great video man! Will ad to my plate carrier. Semper Fi

[@paws057]

Thanks, Karl for the great information!

[@lighterwow]

I bought cat gen7 like you said.

[@fujii_natsuooooo]

tk4 is not a best tourniquet but it have more than 1 function, like for example if you gonna dressing some guy head and you only have small amount of bandage and tk4 tourniquet you can use that tk4 to secure that bandage

[@henri6595]

Thank you Karl for all the hard work you and the Tactical Rifleman team do! Have you tried the Recon Tourniquets? They seem like an excellent copy of the CAT Gen 7s.

[@TacticalRifleman]

Sorry, I have not tried them.

[@Whiskey_Actual]

Another great video.

[@chriscrockett5302]

I was curious to what you thought about the RATS tourniquet (Rapid Application Tourniquet System)

[@LegendOfBread]

fucking bullshit. Toss it in the trash.

[@nautifella]

I have used them twice on myself (RT leg - LT Arm) and a few other times on other people (Mostly legs). Keep in mind these are not the best for long term application. Get the patient _REAL_ medical care *ASAP.* All of mine were taken to an ER within minutes of the event. These tourniquets are thin and can cause tissue damage with long term application. *BUT THEY WORK*

[@murraylpn]

Excellent information. Thank you!

[@daniellyne1]

Thanks for making this one brother