Tac-Med Pistol 1-Day (8 hour)

Integrating "Stop the Bleed" Principles and Injured Shooter Response

This intensive 8-hour course is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their emergency medical skills and firearms proficiency in high-stress environments. By blending nationally recognized "Stop the Bleed" curriculum with tactical pistol training, participants will gain the knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to effectively respond to traumatic injuries—especially those sustained in violent encounters—while maintaining the ability to defend themselves and others.

Course Objectives

·       Learn to recognize and manage life-threatening bleeding using proven techniques and equipment.

·       Understand the unique challenges faced by injured shooters and the tactical adaptations required.

·       Develop the ability to provide self-aid and buddy-aid under stress, including one-handed and unconventional medical interventions.

·       Practice pistol handling, marksmanship, and defensive tactics with simulated injuries.

·       Integrate medical response and firearms skills through realistic scenario-based training.

Key Topics Covered

1.      Stop the Bleed Fundamentals:

2.      Identifying life-threatening bleeding

3.      Tourniquet application (one and two-handed)

4.      Wound packing and pressure bandages

5.      Basic trauma kit selection and use

6.      Injured Shooter Considerations:

7.      Pistol manipulation with injured/dominant hand disabled

8.      Reloading and malfunction clearance one-handed