How to Build an Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK)

Date: TBA January 2026
Pric 175.00

Building a Basic Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) is an excellent idea — whether for home, travel, hiking, or emergencies. Here’s a clear, organized guide to help you build one that covers everyday injuries and basic trauma management.

 1. Purpose and Level

Before you build, decide what it’s for:

Everyday use: minor cuts, scrapes, headaches, etc.
Outdoor/emergency kit: includes bleeding control, splinting, and survival items.
Tactical/IFAK (Individual First Aid Kit): focused on trauma and life-threatening injuries.
 2. Core Categories and Contents
A. Bleeding Control
For stopping minor and major bleeding.
C. Medications (Over-the-Counter)
D. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
 3. Packing Tips
Use a durable, water-resistant pouch (red or marked with a cross).
Organize by category (bleeding, meds, etc.) in clear mini-bags.
Label compartments for quick access.
Keep instruction cards for CPR, bleeding control, or allergy emergencies.
Regularly check expiration dates and replace used or outdated items.
 4. Optional Additions (Advanced Users)
If you have training (like in first aid, wilderness medicine, or tactical care), consider:
Chest seal (for penetrating chest wounds)
Nasopharyngeal airway
SAM splint (for fractures)
Trauma shears
Glucose gel (for hypoglycemia)
 5. Training
Even a perfect kit is only as good as your ability to use it.
Take a Basic First Aid / CPR course (Red Cross or similar)
If carrying trauma gear, learn Stop the Bleed techniques.
Would you like me to tailor this list to a specific context (e.g., hiking, vehicle kit, EDC, tactical, or home use)? I can adjust it for size, weight, and priorities.

Advanced Bleed Control (ABC) – Stop the Bleed

Date: TBD FYI 2026
Price 175.00

Basic Stop the Bleed Training
Description Overview:
Stop the Bleed is a national awareness and training program developed by the American College of Surgeons and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Its goal is to teach the public how to recognize life-threatening bleeding and take immediate, effective action to control it before professional help arrives. The course empowers everyday people to become immediate responders in emergencies such as accidents, shootings, or natural disasters.
Course Duration:
Typically 60–90 minutes.
Course Objectives:
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Recognize life-threatening bleeding and understand when to act.
Apply direct pressure to a wound effectively.
Pack (fill) a wound with gauze or a clean cloth to control bleeding.
Apply a tourniquet correctly and safely when direct pressure isn’t enough.
Communicate with emergency responders and ensure scene safety.
Course Components:
Lecture / Presentation
Importance of early bleeding control.
The “ABC” of bleeding: Alert (call 911), Bleeding (find the source), Compress (apply pressure).
Basic anatomy and types of bleeding.
Hands-On Skills Practice
Using practice kits and mannequins to:
Apply direct pressure.
Pack deep wounds.
Place and tighten a tourniquet.
Scenario-Based Learning
Participants practice in simulated emergency situations to build confidence and muscle memory.
Audience:
Anyone can take Stop the Bleed training — no medical background is required. It’s especially beneficial for:
Teachers and school staff
Workplace safety teams
Law enforcement and security personnel
Community volunteers
Parents and caregivers

Improvised Medicine Training (Care with Limited Resources)

TBA February 2026

Price 250.00

Purpose: To prepare responders, medics, or civilians to treat injuries and illnesses when standard medical tools aren’t available.

Key Skills Taught:

Improvised splints and tourniquets (using sticks, clothing, belts)

Wound care with minimal supplies (e.g., boiled water, clean cloth)

Improvised stretchers (jackets, poles, tarps)

Fluid replacement when IV access is unavailable

Improvised airway management (positioning, basic suction)

Using environmental clues for triage and diagnostics

Common Training Contexts:

Wilderness medicine

Disaster response

Combat first aid

Austere or remote healthcare

Training methods:

Scenario-based drills (“mass casualty,” “lost hiker”)

Simulation labs with scavenged materials

Role-playing under time or resource pressure

Basic firearms

An entry-level, safety-first introduction to firearms covering safe handling, basic operation, marksmanship fundamentals, legal/ethical responsibilities, and supervised live-fire practice on the range.

 

Adults (or teens / children with parental consent) with little or no firearms experience

People wanting safe familiarization before buying or carrying a firearm

New shooters preparing for more advanced classes (defensive, competition, hunting)

Typical prerequisites

Valid ID

Completion of any required waivers/release forms

No prior experience required