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Mxrdad wrote:There is good info in this thread. I knew deep down about the need for these "First Aid Kits" but I guess I filed it deep down in my memory and this thread has brought it to the surface. You never know when the need arises and there are certainly more dangerous activities in our daily lives than one's weapons. I don't know this for a fact but I would guess driving is the most dangerous activity we encounter on a regular basis, not counting the dangerous jobs some have. I shutter to think my family be in an accident and could have been saved with a little training and a not-so-expensive kit.

I think I will look into getting all my family members trained, they are worth it! Thanks to all with their personal experiences and input. You may have saved some lives of not only family members but also others that may be in need. Good stuff.

KC5AV wrote:Okay, there are a few acronyms floating around this thread... anybody care to share the meanings?

SOF-T - I figured out this one is a type of tourniquet.
AFAK - Ankle first aid kit? Adaptive First Aid Kit
IBD - ? Israeli Battle Dressing
DOKs - ? Downed Operator Kit

Lot's of possibilities on a couple of these.

The Annoyed Man wrote:It's the first line of defense against exsanguination.

Dirvin wrote:

If you have a firearm on you, you should have a tourniquet on you. Period.

Does anyone (everyone) do this? Should we?

I always have a basic first aid kit in all of my vehicles, but I don't think any have a tourniquet.