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Now, now...ABC's is first. The cutting of pants and c-collars are part of the secondary exam/assessment.

And as luck would have it, there generally is one there.

Dallas rescues carry gun cases. If one is found on a patient conscious or unconscious, the medics take custody of the weapon and secure it in the case. They document on the run form and maintain physical custody of the case until an LEO at the hospital or one working the case at the scene can take custody.

If conscious or with family, they will be informed of the exact chain of custody. I have on occasion (much to the chagrin of city management if found out) turned over a weapon to a family member when told by the patient and they were at scene before we left.