Turn on the news today and you real probably see where someone has been shot and murdered. I am willing to say our senses have been desensitized to that fact. From teenagers, to older adults, if you get mad at someone, you do not meet them after school for a fight, or fist fight anymore. Nowadays, you go get your weapon, or, pull it out of your pocket, and shoot them dead where they stand.
Since the mass shooting at Columbine School back in the 90s, school shootings are becoming more and more the norm in news today. The only reason we have not become desensitized to them are because of our children being murdered. Would you be prepared for a mass shooting, if you were present, or worse, part of one? Would you know what to do, or have a Survival Gunshot Kit at the ready?
I want to tell you two stories. These stories are about two mothers and their reactions.
Story # 1
In this story, it is a beautiful, sunny, summer day. You know the kind that has the puffy cotton ball clouds, that float lazily across the sky. The birds are chirping and flying quickly to the ground and finding some small token of food to feed their babies before they learn to fly. Mama is listening to the Eagles track in the CD player in the car and the music is blaring away. She is thinking when she picks up the girls from their golf tournament, she will surprise them with a quick trip to the mall to get some ice cream. Then, they can all go home to relax before supper.
Across town was a 26-year old man, you know the kind. Fred was basically looked down upon, a loner, someone who was bullied in school, and the bulling did not stop there. He had worked in the Mall of Memphis for about a year as a custodian. While working during the day shift, some teenagers had caught him in the bathroom one day, and started picking on him. One of them took his mop and hit him across his head with it. Without thinking, he arose from the floor, laying the teenager out. Of course, he was dismissed immediately, from the Mall of Memphis, was charged with assaulting a minor, spent the night in jail, being harassed even more. He made bail and went home the next morning. As he sat at home and thought about the last 24 hours, he became angrier and angrier. He finally decided, enough was enough, he could not go through life like this anymore. He grabbed his Glock 45, AR 15, and plenty of ammo, stopped by a gun store, bought a half dozen mags for each of them, and drove to the Mall of Memphis parking lot.
The children are all giddy because they had all placed in the finals, for the next day’s final golf tournament. If they win tomorrow, they could come home with a trophy. Mom thought back, to the time the coach thought they were not old enough to play. Boy, did she go after that coach! She told that coach right quick she would put her girls up against the best of his players and if they did not hold their own, nothing else would be said. It turned out that the youngest daughter, Aubrey, was better than their best, and Marsha was as good as the rest of the team. That coach bowed and asked her if he could buy her ice cream, and we have been friends ever since.
Fred gets out of his car at the employees’ entrance and puts on a black trench coat. He walks to the trunk of his car, pops the trunk, loads his pockets with all the magazines for both his weapons, checks his Glock, then puts his AR 15 under his coat and heads for the employee entrance.
Marsha, the oldest of the girls, wanted to know if it would be OK if her boyfriend met her at the mall, and mom saw no reason to say no. After all, she was a chaperon and would keep a watch on things. They were pulling into the front parking area of the mall and mom was explaining to the girls, that if they got separated, they would meet at the food court on the first floor. She made sure their phones were charged and told them to behave like ladies.
They entered the mall entrance on the second floor, and the girls wanted to go to the golf store on the other end of the store, on the first floor. Mom said OK, she was going to the book store on the second floor, just a couple of stores down from there. They would meet back at the food court.
Mom was absorbed in a book she was considering buying when she thought someone was setting off fireworks. She thought that was an odd thing to be doing, on the inside of the mall, with all the security they had. Bang, bang bang! There it was again, so she put her book down and stepped outside to the rail, to see if security was going to do anything about the kids shooting off fireworks. After all, someone could get hurt, or worse, they may start a fire!
After Fred made entry into the building, the first person he came in contact with, was Sally and her friend. They always seemed to treat him OK, so he just walked on past them. Sally looked back over her shoulder, asking her friend; “Was it not odd seeing Fred in that black trench coat?” Fred did not notice because he was on a mission. His first stop was the break room where he found several people. Pulling his Glock, he opened fire, killing them all. He then proceeded out the door and down the hall into the mall corridor. Now, he holstered his Glock and pulled his AR 15, and began systematically shooting anyone he saw. Man, woman, child, or employee, it made no difference to him. No one would bully him today, no one!!
Mom was looking downstairs and now began to get an uneasy feeling in her gut. People began to run toward the front door. She thought about Marsha and Aubrey, realizing the fireworks were not fireworks, it must be gunfire, and they were coming from the same direction as the gunman. Mom started running toward the gunfire, while on the second level, to see if she could see the girls. All the time hoping the girls had not been shot.
Two of the security officers on duty that day had met and began heading toward the gunfire as a team. As the people were running past them they began to trickle until there were none, and then they saw Fred. He was approaching them, but, he had not noticed them yet. Fred was still looking for someone to shoot when the officers told him to put his weapon down. When he turned it toward them, they both opened fire and shot Fred until he fell. They approached him carefully, kicking the rifle away, one kneeling with recognition, asking why. He said, “I was the bully today.”
Mom ran to the lower deck looking for her daughters. There were people lying around either dead or dying, and she was moving closer toward the food court when she found them. Marsha had a wound in her thigh and Aubrey had a wound in her arm that had broken it. They were both going into shock from the pain and the blood loss. As much as Mom wanted to do something, she could do nothing, she was not prepared, for such a disaster as this. Mom lost both of her children before the rescue personnel could help them. They had died from blood loss and hypothermia.
Story #2
In story # 2 everything is exactly the same, except the last paragraph. The last paragraph has a different outcome because Mom had thought about today’s headlines and everyday life. In other words, she was better prepared.
Mom ran back to the car, then ran back into the mall with her Survival Gunshot Kit. She started looking for her daughters and when she found them she was relieved they were both alive. Marsha had a wound in her thigh and Aubrey had a wound in her arm that had broken it. Mom opened her bag and began stuffing the front and back of the wound with a clotting gauge, she then used several 4x4s and wrapped them with some 4in. gauge, making a pressure bandage. Using her arm splint for Aubrey, she finished it off with a triangle bandage for support. Wrapping them both in a Mylar blanket treated them for shock, and kept them from going into hypothermia. Afterward, she went to see if she could help anyone else, if not for anything but to hand out Mylar blankets.
Conclusion
Just recently, we all watched on TV the mass shooting at Uvalde Texas. Since the Columbine school shootings, it seems like school shootings have become the norm. Mass shootings happen just the same. They happen all over the United States every single day, We have become desensitized to them unless they shoot our children.
I am not talking about the right or wrong about weapons. I am simply asking you this. Which Mom or Dad, Grandma, or Granddad would you like to be, if the children in this story were yours? If you think you would like to be the second, there are 2 links at the bottom of this page you need to click on.
Until next time folks, I do hope your days are awesome and full. Do not forget all comments or experiences, or if you want any more information about this, let me know, and we can do that in a more private setting. Until next time my wish is that may God keep you and bless you and your family.
Tom
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I find reading this post quite disturbing and not something that one can take lightheartedly. Gunshot attacks in America seems to be an everyday occurrence, and personally I think that the only way is to ban the carrying of guns.
But if one is unfortunate enough to be caught in a situation where you do need a medical emergency kit to treat anybody, then these gunshot survival kist would be helpful.
I want to thank you, LineCrowley, for your comment. I was not writing to favor gun rights, for or against. Some people feel as you do, I am sure.
I apologize for making you feel so disturbed, but that was really the point. I wanted to create a desire so burning, that the only way to quite that desire, was to purchase the product and get the training to use it. If you, or your children, were ever exposed to a situation like that, and I pray they are not, I wanted the reader to be prepared for it. I guess you will agree that my story telling did that.
I was testing a new way to do my blogs. I wanted to create a story, that would create a burning desire, that the reader had to fill. Of course, the only way to fulfill that desire, would be to purchase the product. Would you say I did that?
Once again Line, I do apologize for the feelings that you experienced. Do consider the real-life situation I was describing, and ask yourself what would you do? Whatever you may think about gun control, the bad guys will always have weapons. That is a fact of life, and we do have to live with it. Being prepared for the worst and never having to use it is good thing in my book.
I am wishing you and your family an awesome day.
My brother has been a paramedic for 30 years and has taught me a lot. I’ve never been shot nor have been around anyone who has but, thanks to my big bro, I’m pretty sure I could help out in an emergency situation. I really enjoyed reading these stories. Thanks for sharing. Cheers
Andrew
Andrew,
I thank you for taking time out to comment on my post. Being exposed to the medical community, by your brother, have you taken a CPR course, or Basic First Aid course? Do you have a medical kit that you have put together and know how to use, it if the need should arise? I only ask these questions because we all should at least need to know CPR. What if you came upon a shooting incident? Would you be able to help? No one expects to come across, or worse, be a part of a shooting, but it happens every day.
I am sorry, I lost someone dear to my family this week to road rage. He was shot driving down the road. We have not heard anything about all the circumstances yet. We just know an 18-year-old passenger, in another vehicle, rolled down his window and shot Nick. He managed to pull of the busy highway before he died, and of course, a medical kit would not have helped him, I guess, we will never know, but shootings happen when we least expect it.
Anyway, did the stories create an urge that made you desire to make a purchase? I am testing a new approach to my blogs. I am using stories to create a burning desire that making a purchase would fulfill. I was wondering how I did is all.
One thing is certain though, I really thank you for your comment. I wish you awesome day ahead!!
Precautions are always better and prepare your best way to meet the world.
The story is touching and I agree people have been desensitized until it is thrown on them.
It is not known what someone went through and how they are taking their life.
I wish parents get more involved with bringing kids up and build friendships with their kid’s friends.
They have to make time for themselves. It really does help and I have seen it in our communities to handle the potential problem. It needs a village to bring up a kid, especially in a country of multiple ethnicities living mostly peacefully together for decades.
I admire you for this post. I remember the Columbine High Shooting when I was over Delaware Memorial Bridge in 125 or so miles to see my only child and could not think if I exist at that moment. I will encourage everyone to buy the kits.
Anusuya,
Thank you for taking the time to comment on my post. I was testing a new approach to the way of creating a need to purchase the products and purchase them now. Do you think I created a burning need to do so?
Hi Tom. Yes it is shocking each time you see something like this happening and unfortunately violence with guns is not only happenning in the US, but worldwide. You are right, it is far better to be prepared for the worst. You may be lucky and never have to use the kit, but this is getting more and more unlikely.
I was never aware there were such kits in existence until today so thanks for the thought provoking article.
That medical kit will hang on the back of your seat, or passenger seat, out of the way. You can also find replacement items on Amazon as well.
The CD will give you enough information to be able to use that equipment. Of course, you would need a little bit of make-believe medical supplies to practice with it. You could be proficient enough to use your kit, if you needed it. The practice would be a fun experience for the family to participate in, also teaching everyone.
Tom, this post should be a must-read for anyone these days. Regardless if you are a parent or not, the chances are having these survival gunshot kits could save someone’s life.
It is a sad state of affairs that the world we live in the US has come to this. And with 18-year-olds able to buy AR-15s so easily in many States, shootings like you described will happen more often. Guaranteed.
Edwin
Good morning, Edwin,
I certainly agree, it is sad to admit, we have to have our necks on a swivel 24/7. It is the same here, or overseas, also. I was not using my post as a platform to be for, or against, weapons. It was a test, for a new way of writing my post. I was trying to create a burning desire in someone reading my post. The only way to put that desire to rest, was to purchase my product. Did I do that?
Amazon has replacement items if they are ever used. The CD gives enough instruction for someone to use the medical kit. If you are not married, it would be fun to get your friends together, and practice. You can use anything to practice with, or you can purchase a few extras, and use the real deal.
The whole point of my blogs is to wake people up and help them, to be better prepared, for the unexpected in life. It may never happen to that person, but if it does, they will not panic and wonder, what am I to do. They will be prepared and have what they need, to get through, whatever that unexpected was.
Anyway, how did you like the stories? I do appreciate the time you spent, to go through my post, and thank you for doing so.
Tom
Many thanks for this valuable and detailed post about Survival Gunshot Kits. This is actually a very important post at a time like today. We hear a lot of such incidents these days. Our children die in vain. These Survival Gunshot Kits must be used to save lives. Keep posting like this. I will definitely share this.
Pasindu Dimanka,
Thank you for taking the time to look through my post. The kit can be hung on the back of the seat in your vehicle, so it would not take up any space. Of course, it could be put in the trunk as well. The CD would give you enough knowledge to use it correctly. The family could all participate in the practicing, and you could use anything to practice with, without actually using the real elements of the kit itself.
What did you think about the post itself? I was testing a new way to present my blogs. I am trying to create a burning desire that only making the purchase would quinch. I am curious to know if you made, or intend to buy a medical kit using my site in the near future? Amazon has all the refills to replenish the supplies, if used, or extras, if you wanted to add anything. I use this one personally, because it has more bang for the buck. No pun intended.
Again, thank you for your comments and time.
Tom
I stumbled upon your blog and I’m glad that you influenced me with this story to buy survival gunshot kit. It is essential in the car, at home and at work. One never knows where such an unfortunate event may happen to him. Perhaps even all companies should have such equipment to help people in such unfortunate circumstances. I hope there will be fewer such unfortunate events.
Hello me278,
I use this because it is so portable. you can hang in on the back of the seat in your car. There are less expensive ones but this one has more bang for the buck and the price was not that bad for a well-rounded medical kit. Do not forget to get the CD as well. It gives enough instruction to be able to use the kit responsibly. Of course, Amazon has replacements for anything you may use, if you need them. I would suggest practice with the CD instruction as much as you need to become proficient with it. You can use anything to practice with, or you can purchase extras, and use them over and over again.
Tell me what you thought about the blog itself. I was testing a new way to present my blog. I was trying to create a burning desire, that could only be quenched by making a purchase. I wanted the person reading the story, to become one with it so much, that they had to take action right then. How did I do?
Again, I thank you for taking the time to read my post. If I can be of help any further, please do not hesitate to ask.
Tom
Thanks for sharing this article. The truth is that our society is no longer as safe as it use to be, so everyone must be on guard. Prevention is better but we also have to equip and prepare ourselves in case something happens.
A Gunshot kit or first aid kit is a must-have honestly. No matter the little aid you give to an injured person, it can do a lot to keep the person alive/sustained until paramedics arrive. This type of article is a great way of creating emergency awareness.
Good morning, Bethel,
It is sad that we must keep our heads on a swivel 24/7. I just lost a friend of the family, earlier this week, because of road rage. An 18-year-old passenger rolled down his window and shot him. By the time anyone got to him, he was already dead.
That is what my website is all about. First, making them aware of what could become an emergency situation, and telling them how to prepare for it. This time I was testing a new approach to doing that. I was telling a story, that was so vivid, that the person became a part of the story. In doing that, I was trying to create a burning desire, that could only be quenched, by making a purchase at the end of it. How did I do?
As for the medical kit, I use that personally, and it will hang on the back of your seat, or you can put it in the trunk. The CD gives enough knowledge, that a person can use the kit proficiently, with some practice. Get the family involved and you can use any supplies to practice with. Of course, Amazon has replacements for any supplies you use out of the kit, or you could purchase some extras, and just use then over and over.
Anyway, thank you again, Bethel for looking over my post. I appreciate the time you shared to do so. I am praying you have an awesome day young man.
Hi Tom,
It’s a great article, but I wouldn’t say I enjoyed reading it, as it made me very sad to hear that story about the mom losing her two children. And the worse thing is that she couldn’t do anything to save them. That’s horrible. I think that guns should be forbidden in the US. However, I don’t believe the law will change soon. Do you think the first aid kit can truly save a life in these conditions? I mean, it’s better than nothing, but I wonder if it can help.
Thank you for sharing these stories.
Good afternoon, Daniella,
I did not write that story to take up a position for, or against, gun rights. I wrote that story to let the reader be able to become a part of it. I wanted to create a burning desire, that could only be quenched, by making a purchase at the end of it.
Daniella, I use that medical kit personally, and yes it can save a life. Most gunshot wounds are puncture wounds. There are sometimes exit wounds as well, but not always. Sometimes, if they have a chest wound, they are going to need something to stop their lung from collapsing. This is called a sucking chest wound. Every breath they take is going to force the lung to close. If not stopped quickly enough, it could lead to death. Often, if shot in the arm, it will strike a bone breaking it, so that would need to be addressed, also. So, just packing the wounds, front and back, creating a pressure bandage, putting the arm in a splint and using a triangle bandage to put the arm in, and then wrapping around the patient with another, would secure the arm. Then you would want to treat them for hypothermia, from the blood loss and shock, so you would wrap them with a Mylar blanket.
If you purchase that medical kit, it can hang off of the back of your front or passenger seats, or put in the trunk, so it will not take up any space in your vehicle. The CD would give you enough knowledge to use the medical kit. If you get the family, or friends together, and practice, you can make it fun. You can use anything to practice with, or you can purchase extra supplies, and just use them over and over. Amazon has everything you need, to replenish anything you use in the medical kit. But practice and practice, then practice some more. When you feel comfortable to treat the wounds you will be less likely to panic, if you ever needed to respond to a shooting.
I wish to thank you for taking the time to read my blog, Daniella. If I can be of any more help to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mass shooting is an unfortunate and sad matter. The writer wanted us to be in the second situation where the mother’s “prévoyance” saved her two daughters. I believe surviving in a mass shooting or a gun shot isn’t a matter of a “Survival gunshot kits” at hand but rather a matter of luck. A gun shot in the head will render a “Survival gunshot kits” almost useless.
I was disappointed by comments about arms control.
Road accidents cause more deaths than guns but nobody wishes the end of our car manufacturing industry.
I found reading this article quite disturbing, but you are right, there are more and more shootings happening every day. I never thought about how I could be prepared enough if I was in that situation, or what I could do. I never even knew they were a gunshot kit. Or even a survival knife for self-defense. Where I live, how the world is today, my husband usually has a weapon just in case or sometimes leaves it with me when he’s gone, but I am not very comfortable with it, I think it is great you are given tips about a survival knife and never thought about it, until now. What is the best knife to buy for survival? I know you told me I can google for survival knives, and told me about different kinds. I am Just wondering; I am a woman and I don’t know the first thing about knives
Hello Amber,
If you want to carry a knife, and do so, where it would not be noticed, I suggest a Spyderco. It can be carried in you front right hand pocket and when pulled out correctly opens as you pull it out. They have an awesome edge and if only used for the purpose of self-defense it would never need to be sharpened. Of course, if you did use it enough that it did need sharpening, it will sharpen back to a sharp edge with little work. The blade is VG10 Stainless steel, which means it is of high quality, and will hold an edge longer than most other steel blades.
It is a special edition knife, made exclusively through Lone Wolf Distributors. It is called the Endura 4 and can be bought through lonewolfdist.com.
If you keep it against the top of your pocket as you pull it, it opens as you draw it across your pocket. It also has a hole, that you may use, to open it as well. So, you may use either way. It also has a punch made in the handle for breaking down a Glock, if your husband has one. It may be used for other models, but I am familiar with the Glock weapon. If you have any trouble getting the knife, contact me again, and I have a source out of the Memphis area, that we can use.
What did you think of the blog? I was testing a different approach. I was using the stories, to allow the reader to put themselves in an emergency situation, and create a burning desire, that could only be quenched by purchasing the medical kit.
I use the medical kit personally, and it can fit on the back of your car seat, or in the trunk. The CD would give you enough knowledge to use the kit properly. You could get the whole family involved and practice together. If you practice enough, it will become easier, and you will be less likely to panic, if you should ever need to use the kit. You can make your supplies out of anything, or you could purchase a few extra supplies and use them over and over. Amazon has supplies that will replace anything you use in the medical kit.
Well, I do want to thank you again, for taking time to read my blog. If I can be of more help just let me know.
Tom
Wow that was quite thought provoking. I do think it would be a great idea to get a survival kit. I am frightened of guns and even fireworks. I did grow up in Zimbabwe during the bush war. It was frightening. A survival kit may have been a good option if we thought about it as general public.
Good afternoon, Kathie,
First off, let me thank you for taking the time to read my post and to comment on it. The stories were a test run for my blog. I was trying to create a burning desire that could only be quenched by making the purchase at the bottom of the page. I believe my test was proven to be a success, whether I made any sales or not.
I can see you are not a stranger to violence and can see the importance of having such a kit. I might add, I use this personally, so, I can vouch it is the best I have ever used. There are smaller and larger kits than mine, but, mine has proven to be the one that works for me best. I carry extra Mylar blankets, extra blood clotting materials, and extra chest seals, just in case. The one thing I like most, is I can hang it on the back of mine, or the passenger seat, and they do not take up any room. I drive a pickup, so, I cannot put it in my trunk. If you go back and make a purchase, be sure to pick up the CD with it. It will have enough knowledge on there, to allow you to use the kit properly.
Then, I would suggest getting your family, or friends together, and practice, practice, and then practice, until you are comfortable using your kit. That way, you would be less likely to panic, if you were ever put in the position of using your kit. You can make your bandaging, triangle bandages, and anything else you need to use, out of anything, and just reuse them over and over. You could even purchase a few items, if you wished, and just reuse them over and over.
Well, let me thank you again, for taking time out to read and comment on my post. If I can be of any more help, just let me know.
Wow! That story just shook me! Subjects like this are a tough but necessary read. As you stated in the article as a society we can’t become desensitized to shootings. What inspired you to write this story? I personally can relate as my high school last year had a bomb threat. While nothing happened it’s still scary. I personally feel that we should make it illegal to have an automatic weapon. But besides banning weapons do you have thoughts on how we could improve society’s mental health so that shootings are less common?
Good afternoon, Judah,
When we started taking God out of everything is when society started to digress. I am afraid I was part of that because the hippy movements in the 60s and 70s is when it really got going. Other than that, I do not know of anything that could help todays’ society.
Believe it or not, the story was a test I was running on my blog. It was totally made up, and I was trying to create a burning desire, that could only be quenched by purchasing the medical kit, and the CD. I use the kit personally and can vouch that it works. The CD will give someone who does not know anything, enough knowledge, to use the medical kit, with enough practice, to make it comfortable for them. They would not be apt to panic, if exposed to such a situation.
As for automatic weapons, the AR 15 is not an automatic weapon, unless someone has made it so, illegally. They are just like a 22 rifle that is fed with 15 rounds in the tube, under the barrel. They both are single shot weapons. The trouble with AR 15s, is the NATO rounds they fire, and the multi rounds the mags carry. You do not need 20 or 30 rounds to go hunting with.
I might add that Amazon also carries replacement items that you may use in the kit I mentioned. The kit I have, can be carried behind either of the front, or back seats, or put in the trunk. So, they do not take up any room to speak of.
Well, I do want to thank you for taking time out to read my post. I can guess by your reaction that my stories did provoke a response. If you decide to make a purchase, you will not go wrong with the kit I have suggested, and get the CD, so you will have the knowledge to use it properly. If I can help you in anyway, just let me know.
Tom
Hi, Tom, thank you very much for this post. It has been an eye opener for me to always be ready for any eventualities and equip myself with the required First Aid tools just in case I came face-to-face with such gunshots and either myself or those under my care, or those just traveling like myself, get involved, in any way. That said, I think that without the knowledge of how to use it [the Gunshot Kit], it would be useless to walk with it. I request that a post describing the contents in the kit and how they are used be prepared and also shared on your website. Thank you once again for this timely post.
Good afternoon, Joseph,
If you click on the link at the bottom of the page, you will be able to see what the contents in the kit are. If you purchase the kit, I also suggest hitting the other link. It is a CD that would offer enough instruction for you to be able to practice and use the kit properly.
Purchase them both, and then either make your supplies out of anything you wish laying around the house, or purchase some extra gauge and a triangle bandage, 4x4s, and use a piece of plastic (for the chest wound and wrap with gauge). Amazon has replacement items for anything used out of your kit. Then practice, practice and practice some more. When you feel like treating wounds are a natural thing for you, you are ready for a real-life situation. You will be less likely to panic if, God forbid, you are ever put in that situation.
I might also suggest getting in touch with the American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Adding a few more items to your kit then, you would be able to respond to any type of emergency you run across.
I hope I have been helpful. If you should need any more assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with me. I also wish to thank you, for taking time out to read my blog and responding back.
Tom
Wow this post had me hooked from the start!
It’s crazy to think we live in a world where anger doesn’t consist of words or just letting off steam with each other or even like you stated fist fights without involving any weapons but instead the outcome ends with disastrous consequences. It’s an upsetting sight.
The stories were greatly layed out, I can almost reimagine the scene as it unfolds.
On a serious note something must be done to stop violence especially involving deadly weapons!
Good evening, Sariyah,
First off, thank you for taking the time to read and comment on my blog. My blog this week, was a test, to see if I could create a burning desire, that could only be quenched, by purchasing the link, at the bottom of the page. The stories were a hit, but no one has made a purchase. That is ok, it was just the first round.
The only thing that would turn our society around would be to put God back in our society. We have slowly worked Him out of our society as a whole. But that is a different story.
The only smart move at the moment is prepare for the worst and hope for the best. That is why I suggest everyone should have this medical kit. I use this system myself, and I can assure you, it is the best I have found to use. If you decide to go back and purchase one, be sure to get the CD with it. It will give you enough knowledge, to use your kit. Then get your family, or friends, together, and practice, practice, and practice some more. Practice, until you can use it with confidence.
You can make your pressure bandages, triangle bandages, and anything else you want, out of anything. If you want to, Amazon has replacement items to replace anything used out of your kit. I always carry extra and if you wanted to, just purchase a few extras, and then you could use them over and over.
Well, sense we cannot change society, we can only be prepared for the worst, and hope for the best.
I do want to thank you again, for taking the time to read and respond to my website. If there is anything else I can do, just let me know. I will be glad to help.
Tom
Hi there Tom, thanks for sharing the two stories. The first one really cut deep. Losing one child is enough to break you down completely, but losing two is just beyond this world and can bring about a type of sadness that is almost impossible to recover from. Mass shootings, agreeably, have become the norm and I think authorities should consider offering the public free specialized training on how to handle them.
Good afternoon, Dave,
I would agree with you 100%. The loss of one child, let alone both, would be more than someone could bare. Fortunately, my stories were actually a test run for my blog page. I was trying to create a burning desire that could only be filled by making a purchase at the bottom of the page.
There are a couple of things I would suggest combating against mass shootings. The first would be to get a concealed carry permit. I would not let my training stop there. I would get Level 2 and 3 training from there. You rarely hear about the mass shooting events that were prevented simply because someone that was trained with a concealed carry permit were there to stop them. But it does happen and happens often!
Another thing I would suggest is to be prepared for the worst and pray for the best. In other words, go back and purchase the kit I was suggesting and do not forget the CD either. The CD provides enough instruction for you to be able to use the medical kit properly and then practice, practice, and practice some more. Keep on until it feels natural to you. You can make material out of anything, for practicing’s sake, or purchase extra if you wish, and just use it over and over again. You can get them on Amazon also. Then if you ever have to use it, I pray that you do not, but if it should arise, you will not panic, because you would know how to respond to the situation.
Just so you know, I use this system myself and have used it on more than one occasion. It can also be used for a car accident or general emergencies you may run across. You just have to add a few extras to it. i am in a truck and Ihang it on the back of the passenger seat. So, it does not even take up any room.
Well, I certainly want to thank you for taking time out and reading my post. if i can help you with anything else please do not hesitate to ask.
Tom
Thank you for sharing this sad story. We listen to mass shooting stories too often, unfortunately. I never knew Survival Gunshot Kits existed, up till now. As painful as it feels to go and get one for our kids, we should all do it. It can save lives, which makes it more than necessary.
Good afternoon, Ivan.
Fortunately, Ivan my story was a test run for my blog page. It is most unfortunate that we have to consider a gunshot medical kit, but I would suggest, it is a good thing to have. You are more likely to run across a shooting victim, or be the victim yourself, than at any time before in our history. I think it is best to prepare for the worst and pray for the best.
I use this kit personally, and if you purchase it, and get the CD along with it, you will be prepared for a shooting incident, whether one, or more. The CD will provide the instruction for using the kit properly. Then you can make supplies out of anything for practice, or purchase extras, and use them over and over. Amazon sells replacement items for your kit as you use them. Then, practice and practice until it feels natural to you. You will not be apt to panic, if you ever have need to use it.
I might add that you get with your American Red Cross, or ask at your neighborhood fire station, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. That way, with the addition of a few items to you kit, you could use it for other emergencies as well.
Hey Tom,
I find the world today to be full of uncertainties. You send your children to school hoping that your child will come back. Only to hear sad stories like the ones you have high lighted.
Adults are equally not safe. We hear gunshots all around us. One can get hit by a stray bullet or you could simply be targeted by criminals.
The danger of being shot at is smelling everywhere. Your review of this scenario is a genuine concern for society. It’s not nice but it’s a reality, your post is advising us to prepare for an eventuality like this one.
Personally I have learnt from your post that there are survival gunshot kits at amazon. These kits are a must have.
Thanks very much.
Good afternoon, Kayamba,
Unfortunately, it is a sad state of affairs we find our society has fallen into. Fortunately, my stories were a test run for my blog and made up from out of my own mind. I will agree man, woman, or child are not safe from gunfire anymore. Stray bullets, strafing a house, shooting into a crowd of people, or just walking down the street, can make one a statistic anymore. So, we can agree that the need for a gunshot medical kit is a necessity.
Kayamba, if you click at the bottom of the page of my blog you will see the kit that I use personally. I have tried several, but this is the one I have settled on and have used for quite a while now. If you choose to go that route, please do not forget to get the CD with it. It will give you enough instruction to use the kit properly. Then make some supplies out of anything you wish, or purchase some extras, and practice, practice and practice. When it becomes natural to use, you will be ready to use it in action, and you will not panic if you should ever have to use it.
I might also suggest getting in touch with your American Red Cross, or neighborhood Fire Station, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Afterwards, you could add a few items to your kit and use it for other emergency situations.
I hope I have been of some assistance to you. I also wish to thank you for taking the time to read my blog and commenting on it.
Tom
It is both shocking and sad that gun shootings have become an everyday occurrence. I think it is important to be aware of this issue and to be prepared. Although it may not be possible to be fully prepared, it can be a lifesaver, if only you have some knowledge and tools.
I feel lucky after all of this that I have never been in a situation where I had to face a gun.
Good afternoon keizerevelin24,
I should hope you never have to face a gun either. My story was only a test run for my blog. I was trying to create a burning desire that could only be quenched by clicking the button at the bottom of the page. It is a sad fact that shootings, and mass shootings, have become a part of the everyday news in today’s time.
I want you to know, the kit at the bottom of the blog, is the same one I use personally. If you purchase the CD along with it, it will give you enough instruction to use it properly. Then make you some supplies out of anything, or purchase some extra, and practice using them over and over. Practice and practice until it becomes natural to use it. You will be less likely to panic, if you should ever need to use it in a real-life situation. I might add, Amazon has replacement items for your kit, if you use it.
I would also suggest going to your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House, and getting a CPR and Basic First Aid course. With a few extra items added to your kit, you can use it for any emergency you come across.
I hope I have been helpful to you. I also wish to thank you, for taking the time out to read my blog. If I can be of any more assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Tom
After the school shoot, its been several other mass shooting in neighbour hood. Its gone from school, marketplaces and even worship centre like the church. Funny enough there is so much on self defence but very little on survival tactics. Thank you for both illustrations. We pray and look forward to a safer environment
Good afternoon, Parameter,
Yes, there is a lot about self-defense and little on surviving a shooting. Man, woman, or child are not safe in their own homes anymore. People are being killed by stray bullets, drive by shooting, or sleeping in their beds when a bullet comes through the wall.
The kit at the bottom of my blog connects to the kit I use personally. If you purchase the CD with it you will receive enough instruction to use it properly. You can make your supplies out of anything laying around your house and or you can purchase extra. Amazon has replacement items for your kit should you use anything. Then practice, practice and practice. When it becomes natural to use your kit, you will be ready for a real-life situation. You will be less likely to panic if you should ever come across, or God forbid, become the victim of, a shooting.
I might also add that you get in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House and get a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You can add a few more items to your kit and then respond to any emergency you may happen across.
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Hi, I read over your site and the stories are ok but in my opinion kind of long and a little boring. With all the shootings going on nowadays and so much news with videos you need to add more pictures and maybe a few videos you need a header picture maybe I had to change my site to a different theme because the one they show d me just wasn’t working for what I had to say. Pictures, short content, picture, and more content make it informative do a 100 word with header and paragraphs. Make it what you trying to promote maybe show what is in the Kit and how to use it .ETC.Please don’t take offense to what I said just trying to help out is all.
Captn Jack…
Good evening, Capt. Jack,
I appreciate your comments Capt. Jack. I will take them into consideration. The story was actually a test run for my blog page. I was trying to create a desire for them to click on the link below. It gives a picture and contents. The second link was to a CD that would give instructions on how to use the kit properly. Of course, I was also suggesting practicing.
I do appreciate you taking the time to read through my blog and offering me suggestions. I want to thank you for them, and I will take them under advisement.
Tom
That is so frighteningly real it gave me goosebumps up and down my arm. I didn’t know whether to be angry or cry, but what I do know is that I would like someone who has the forethought to have a gunshot kit handy. There is so much covered in this article with the emotional factors that it has honestly shaken me up. I hope this never happens to anyone I know.
For a start, we need to stop bullying at its source and prepare for the worst if It doesn’t. I have to stop and go for a walk.
Good evening, Steve,
I apologize for upsetting you as much as I did. You are correct about bullying. My story was really about creating the need to hit the link button at the bottom of the page. The story was merely a test I was running on my blog.
My major point, if you read my other post, will show you I am about being prepared, in advance, so you will not be in a position, as the woman was, in the first story.
The kit at the bottom of the page shows the same kit I use every day. I have used it for years now, and have added a few items to upgrade it, so it can be used for any emergency I may run across. The other link is for a CD that will give enough instruction to be able to use it properly. Of course, you should make some supplies out of anything around the house, or purchase extras, and just reuse them over and over, and practice, practice and practice some more. When you feel comfortable with the procedures, you will not panic if you come across a shooting incident. I might add that Amazon has replacement supplies for anything you may use from your kit.
I would also suggest getting in touch with your American Red Cross, or neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Then you will be able to take care of any basic care needed for any emergency situation you may come across. It is always better to prepare for the worst and pray for the best.
If I can be of any more assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. I wish to thank you for taking the time out to read my blog and appreciate your comment.
Hello Tom,
Survival Gunshot Kits is a very useful and thinkable article. Nobody knows what would happen next. We have to be prepared for everything in advance if the situation may or may not happen. We have to be very careful and should own a survival gunshot kit. Thank you for sharing this article, I hope everybody will be safe.
Good evening, Raja,
I certainly have to agree with you. I think the odds are getting better every day, that a person will be touched by a gunshot incident. School shootings happen every day, but they do not always hit the news like Uvalde Tx. Of course, watching the news, and it is like murder USA.
The stories in my blog were a test run. They were totally made up to make you want to click the link at the bottom of the page. One was for the kit that I use personally and have tweeted a little, so I can use it for any emergency I come across. The other was for a CD that would give enough instruction for someone to be able to use it properly. Of course, I would suggest practicing, practicing, and practicing some more. When you felt comfortable performing the procedures you would be ready for a real-life situation. You could make supplies out of anything or purchase a few extras from Amazon. They have replacement supplies for anything in the kit.
I would also suggest getting in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House an get a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Adding a few extras to your kit, and you would be ready for any emergency you may run across.
I wish to thank you for taking time out to read my blog and for your comments. They are received with much grace and humbleness.
Tom
Hi Tom,
This story is an eye opener on how quickly your life can change. Unless someone has been in a situation like that before, no one really thinks about carrying any survival gear with them.
Your story is so important and teaches us that we should always prepare for the worst. Sadly, gun violence is a common occurrence, and school shootings are something every parent needs to worry about and prepare for.
No one expects that a day at the mall could turn out to be the worst day of their life.
Thanks for sharing.
Jenny.
Good evening, Jenny,
I could not agree more with you. I am fortunate my children are all grown, and they have to worry about that stuff. Of course, as a grand and great grand, I still worry. It is a shame that teachers have to worry about keeping their children safe, upon all the curriculum, and everything else they are responsible for.
Fortunately, my story is made up out of my own head. It was a test run for my blog page, to see if I could create a desire that could only be cured, so to speak, by clicking on the link below. It would have opened to the kit I have used for several years for emergency situations. It was first for gunshots wounds, and then I tweeted it a little and now I can use it for any emergency I come across. The second link opens up to a CD that would give instructions on the proper use of the kit. Of course, I would suggest practicing, practicing and practicing some more, until you felt comfortable with the procedures. Then you would be ready for a real-life situation. You would not then be likely to panic. You could make your supplies out of anything, or order extras on Amazon. They have replacement items for everything in the kit.
I might also suggest you contact your American Red Cross, or, your neighborhood Fire House, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You would be able to tweet your kit then and be ready for any emergency you may come across.
I do thank you for taking time out to read my blog. Your comments are received with gratitude as well. If there is anything else I may do to help, please do not hesitate to ask.
Tom
It is so sad when you hear of these kinds of story that is happening on a daily basis and what makes it even sadder is the innocent victims that are caught up in these terrible crimes. What is heartbreaking is persons that go on a rampage shouting and killing innocent people. Stories like these are so disturbing to me, my son was also shot and killed by a gunman a few years ago so I know the pain that people go through.
Good afternoon, Norman,
You have my deepest apology, for bringing up such a heartbreaking, remembrance. I really did not take that into consideration when I came up with my story lines. I am very humbled by your loss and hope you will forgive me for it.
I was merely running a test for a new way to tell my blogs. I was trying to create a desire that could only be quenched with hitting the links at the bottom of the page. I have had one or two that did not appreciate them, but not for the same reasons as yours. Again, I offer my sincere apology.
The main purpose of my blogs is not to spread negativity, or gloom and doom, about anything. I am merely trying to help people realize they should be prepared for the worst and pray for the best.
The medical kit linked to this story, is one that I have used for several years, now. I have tweeted it some, from when I first bought it, so I can use it for any emergency I may come in contact with. The second link was for a CD that would give someone enough instruction, to be able to use the kit. Of course, I would have suggested to practice, practice and practice, until it became comfortable to use. You would be unlikely to panic, if you ever found yourself in that situation.
At the very least Norman, I would like to make a suggestion for you to consider. Get in touch with your American Red Cross, or neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Perhaps with some kind of an emergency kit, you may be able to help someone, to not experience a heartbreak such as yours. At the very least, you can give someone comfort, until 1st responders get to the scene. That could really make a big difference to someone that has been injured. I speak from experience.
Once again Norman, I offer my most sincere apology. If I could assist you in any way in the future, please, do not hesitate to ask.
Tom
Wowo, I can’t talk from an American perspective but I will try to put myself in your shoes. I live in France. Here we don’t have the same gun culture than you, though I understand that guns are justified because you want to defend yourself and protect your family. So you are right to present gunshot kits. I also agree that we have become more and more desensitized when we see mass shootings on TV. That’s probably because we see too much violent on TV shows…
Good evening Angelce,
It is nice to know you are from France. I have heard WA was global, but I was not sure how many countries we had active at the moment. If I am not mistaken, France and Germany do have bombings though, correct?
If that is the case, I expect some of them are loaded with ball bearings, or some other shrapnel material, in order to create mass puncture wounds. You would treat those wounds, the same as a gunshot wound, until the 1st responders arrived, or perhaps, until they reached a hospital.
In your case, you would want to expand your kit with more bandaging, 4x4s, chest seals, betadine wipes, tweezers, alcohol wipes, and tourniquets, etc. Perhaps something for an allergic reaction and so forth. I have tweaked mine, so, I can respond to any emergency I come across.
I use the same kit personally and have used it for several years now. The second link is for a CD, providing you enough instruction to use the kit properly. Of course, I would suggest practicing, until it feels natural to treat the wounds. Then, you would be ready to use it in a real-life situation. You will be less likely to panic, if you should ever come across a situation of that kind. I try to prepare for the worst and pray for the best.
I would also suggest getting in touch with your American Red Cross, or France’s equivalent, or your neighborhood Fire house and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Then you could treat for basic first aid when you come across any emergency. A person in that situation, would appreciate that someone was with them until help arrived, whether you could really help a lot, or not. I know from experience.
I wish to thank you for taking time out to read my blog. Your comments are taken seriously. I hope I may have given you something, you may feel you can do yourself, for your fellow French people. If I can be of any more help, please do not hesitate to ask.
Hi, and thank you for the post on Survival Gunshot Kits. While the material was challenging to read, I understand where you come from and could see the need for the gunshot kits. I love your positive wishes for everyone to have a fantastic day, as this helps me to view your compassionate side via your words.
Good evening, Shannon,
I am really not a negative, or doom and gloom fellow at heart. I am glad you saw that part of me. Those stories were simply made up from my own head, as a test run for my blog. If you read my other posts, you will find I am just merely trying to help people prepare for the worst and pray for the best.
My objective was to create a desire, that could only be quenched by hitting the links at the bottom of the page. One of course, would have taken you to the kit, I have used for several years now. The second, was for a CD, that would have given instructions, for using it properly. I would have suggested to practice, practice and practice, until you felt comfortable performing the procedures. You could have made materials out of anything or bought extras. Amazon has replacement items, to replace any items used, out of your kit.
I would also suggest, getting in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. With a little tweaking to your kit, you could use it for any emergency you may run across.
I do wish to thank you for taking the time to read my post, perhaps you will read some more of them. Your comments mean a lot, and I take them seriously. If I may be of any more assistance to you, please do not hesitate to ask.
Tom
I was very sad to read these stories. I think more should be written about this, because the use of weapons by minors has become a normal thing. They kill each other in the streets for no reason and that’s all ok. Finally, we need to put an end to it and start implementing some measures.
Good evening, Bojana,
Let me first say, I am really not a doom and gloom fellow. These stories were made up out of my own mind as a test run for my blog. I was trying to create a desire, that could only be quenched, by hitting the links at the bottom of the page.
It was really not about bulling, gun violence, or anything other than to show people, they need to be prepared for a gunshot victim, or mass shooting, if they should be unlucky enough to come upon one. They could very well be the victim themselves. I believe everyone should have a kit, that would handle gunshot victims, as well as other emergencies, so they can help their fellow man, or themselves, if the need should arise.
The links at the bottom of my page would have taken you to the kit, I use personally, and have used for years. I have tweaked it some, so I can respond to any emergency, I come across. The second link was for a CD that had instructions on using the kit properly. I would have suggested practice, practice, and practice some more, until you felt comfortable performing the procedures. You would be less likely to panic then. You could have made supplies out of anything around the house or bought extras from Amazon. They sell replacement items for all the supplies in the kit.
With all this under your belt, I would have suggested you contact your American Red Cross, or neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You would then be ready to take care of any basic first aid, to any emergency, you may come across. A person in an emergency, welcomes someone, not panicking, talking normal, whether you are able to render help or not. I speak from experience. I am a firm believer in preparing for the worst and praying for the best.
I do wish to thank you sincerely, for taking time out to read my blog. Perhaps, you will read some of the others and leave me a comment. I do take them all seriously.
Tom
Thank you for this eye-opening post. I think there is a lot of common sense to take on board here and be better prepared for the worst to happen. (Whilst hopefully never needing to be). Can I ask if any of the material in the gunshot kits could be used in other types of emergency? All the best and thanks again
Good evening, Stephen,
I have used this kit personally for years. Although it is made for gunshot victims, with tweaking it some, you can most certainly use it for other emergencies as well.I might add, that you can hang it behind the front seat, or in the trunk as well, so it does not take up much room.I would suggest getting the CD along with the kit, also. It will first, give you instructions, on using it properly for gunshot wounds. So, check out both links.
Then practice until you feel comfortable performing the procedures. You can make your supplies out of anything around the house. If you wish, you can also purchase extras, just use them over and over again. Amazon has replacement items for everything in the kit.
Let me suggest a few more things. Get with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Then you can tweak your kit, with the proper items you may need, to take care of any basic emergency you may come across. It will also build confidence to react properly, and you will not panic if you ever come face to face with an emergency.
I want to sincerely thank you, for taking the time to read my blog. I also appreciate the comments you left. If I can be of any more help, please do not hesitate to ask.
Tom
This is such a sad and tragic reality that we’re all living in. No one has their days secure when walking out and completing their daily tasks. It’s scary to think about enduring such a horrific scenario. The Supreme Court has taken away women rights to their own bodies, but why are gun laws still basically non-existant? No one wants to be part of a tragedy like this, but if it ever comes a time that we have to face something as horrific as this, I’m hopeful to have such a helpful tool kit like the ones you have presented here.
Good afternoon, Stephanie,
It is good to hear from you. The stories you read are completely made up out of my head. I am not a doom and gloom kind of person. I am a glass-half-full, not half-empty person in real life. I am merely trying to help people to prepare for the worst and pray for the best. I wish them to be prepared for whatever emergency they may become involved with, whether it is someone else, or themselves. The stories were a test run for my blog.
My intention was to create a desire, that could only be quenched by hitting the links at the bottom of the page. The first link takes you to the kit that I have been using for years. It started out being a gunshot wound kit, eventually, becoming one I use for any emergency situation.
The second link is for a CD that has instructions for using the kit properly. I would suggest you make some supplies out of things around your house, or, you could purchase some extras from Amazon. They have replacement supplies for everything in the kit. Then, I would suggest practice, practice, and practice some more until you felt comfortable doing the procedures. You would be ready for a real-life situation then, and not likely to panic if you were ever to come across such a situation.
Last but not least, I would also suggest getting in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire Station, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. This would build even more confidence and give better instruction in treating any emergency with basic first aid. You would also know what you would need to tweak your kit with, to make it usable for all emergencies you may come across.
I might add in your instance, you could become a leader in your country and become a teacher as well. This is something I believe you are capable of. Of course, I believe in you but, the final decision would be up to you.
At the very least, let me thank you for taking time out and reading my blog. Perhaps you will read some of the rest and leave some comments. I do take the comments seriously and look forward to them.
Tom
Very informative and scary post. It made me want to buy one of those Survival Gunshot Kits. I did find a couple of errors…
She told that coach right quick she would put her girls up against the best of his players, and if they did not hold there ((own)), nothing else would be said.
After all, she was ((a or the)) chaperon and would keep a watch on things.
They entered the mall entrance, and the girls wanted to go to the golf store on the other end of the ((mall)), on the first floor.
Mom was absorbed in a book she was considering buying when she thought someone was setting ((off)) fireworks.
Just recently, we all watched on TV the ((mass)) shooting at Uvalde, Texas.
Carol
Good afternoon, Carol,
Thank you for pointing out those errors. I will go back and correct them. It is a good thing I go back and proofread them. 🙂 LoL I think I had gone over it so much in writing and rewriting it, I just missed the little grammar mistakes. Again, thank you and I will be going back to correct them.
Carol, I want you to know I am not a gloom and doom person at all. I am a glass-half-full, not glass-half-empty fellow. The stories were made up out of my mind. They were a test run to produce a desire, that could only be quenched by hitting the links at the bottom of the page.
I want you to know I use this kit personally. I have tweaked it through the years, and now use it for all emergencies I come across. If you purchase the kit, do not forget to get the CD on the other link. It will give you enough instruction, to use the kit for the gunshot procedures, it is designed for. Make your supplies out of household odds and ends, or you can purchase extras if you wish. Amazon does have replacement items for everything in the kit. I would suggest practice, practice, and practice until you could perform the procedures comfortably. You would be ready for a real-life situation and less likely to panic, if, you ever came across a situation of this nature.
Of course, now, I would suggest one final act. Get in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You may even consider becoming a teacher, spreading them both, to others as well. Doing these things will increase your confidence, giving you the knowledge to add items to your kit, and making it ready for all emergencies.
I do appreciate the items found, to correct my post, and will make the corrections. I wish to thank you for the time to read my post. Your comments are taken seriously. Perhaps you will read my other posts as well.
Tom
A very moving subject… Reading these stories gives me chills all over my body. In my opinion, it is abnormal that shootings all over the world are such a neglected topic, to which no one reacts with foresight. For example, in the form of educating children on what to do in such situations. Everyone should have a first aid kit against gun shots. It could save someone’s life.
Good afternoon, John,
I could not agree more, John. Children in the USA, go through drills for a shooting incident. Sometimes they do not work, such as in Uvalde Texas. They have drills just like they have fire drills now.
My normal attitude is not a gloom and doom kind of man. I believe in a glass-half-full, not half-empty. The stories were a fabrication of my imagination, creating a desire, for the reader to hit on the links at the bottom of the page, and make a purchase.
The kit is the same kit I use personally, and have tweaked it through the years, to make it a kit for all emergencies. The second link, is for a CD, giving instructions on using the kit procedures properly.
Of course, I would suggest making the supplies out of anything found out of your house, or you could purchase extras from Amazon. They carry replacement items for all the items used in your kit. You should now practice, practice, and practice some more, until using the procedures become comfortable. You would be confident enough not to panic, if, you were to run into or become, such a situation in the future.
Now, I would make one more suggestion. Get in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You may want to consider becoming a teacher and taking it back to your community. At the very least, it will instill more confidence in you, and give you enough information to tweak your kit, for all emergencies you come across.
Ok, I do wish to thank you for taking time out and reading my blog. Perhaps, you will read some of my others. I do also take your comments seriously and hope to hear more of them.
Tom
I find this post difficult to truly connect with as here in the UK gun crime is nowhere near the levels of that in the US, however the content was still powerful enough to make me consider some precautionary purchases for future travel to the US. This post could prove invaluable to visitors to the US that may get caught up in such a terrible incident.
Good afternoon, Danny.
It is good to hear from someone, “across the pond”, as they say. At least I think they use to say that during the war. I have heard WA is global, but, I rarely get to know if someone is global or not. I am wondering if you have bombings in the UK. If so, this kit could be helpful in such a situation.
Bombs are normally used to create as much death and destruction as possible. In preparation, they are loaded with ball bearings or nails. These would both create puncture wounds, which you would be able to treat in your city. Glass could produce the same kind of wounds, as well.
I use this same kit personally and have for years. Along the way, I have tweaked it, to take care of any emergency, I might come across. If you purchase the kit, do not overlook the CD I suggest. It will give you instructions on using the kit properly. Make your supplies out of anything around the house, or, purchase some extras through Amazon. They have replacement items for anything you may use out of your kit.
Now would be the time to suggest, practice, practice, and practice some more, until you feel comfortable performing the procedures. You will be ready for a real-life situation then, and not likely to panic.
There is only one more suggestion for you. Get in touch with your American Red Cross, or, neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. I might also suggest becoming a teacher and taking it back to your area. This would instill both confidence, and knowledge, to tweak your kit for all emergencies, you may come across.
Ok, I wish to say thank you. Thank you for taking the time to read my blog and leave a comment. They are both treated with respect and seriousness.
Tom
Hi,
It’s definitely a scary world now, that even schools are not spared from all these shootings. That’s a nice kit that parents can have on their cars, in case emergency shootings happen when you are with your kids, just like in the story above.
First aid is really vital for victims not to succumb to complications, like bleeding and shock.
Marita
Good evening, Marita,
I am grateful you see the significance of owning one. It can be used for all emergencies with a little tweaking. If you do purchase it, do not forget to pick up the CD with it. It will give you instructions to use it properly for gunshot wounds.
Of course, I would suggest practice, practice and practice, until you feel comfortable with the procedures. You can make your supplies out of anything you find around the house, or if you wish, you can purchase extras from Amazon. They do have replacement items for anything you may use in your kit. When you are comfortable doing the procedures, you will be ready for a real-life situation. You would not be likely to panic, if you were to come across such a scene.
The only other suggestion I might add is this. Get in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You might want to consider becoming a teacher and taking it back to your area. With those courses under your belt, you would have the knowledge to tweak your kit, and use it for any emergency, you come across.
Well Marita, I do wish to thank you for taking time out and reading my blog. Your comments are taken seriously as well. If I can provide anymore assistance, please do not hesitate to ask. Again, thank you.
I found myself reading as fast as I could to see how the story turned out. You did an awesome job at getting your point across and had me ready to buy a gunshot kit. I tried clicking your links but they are not clickable.
I think this is an excellent kit to have and hope the situation never arises to need it.
Good morning Siobhan,
I had site support check them for me because they will not click for me either. Try using someone else’s computer. It may be the web defense app. on your computer or something like that.
If you do get one be sure to get the CD with it. it will have enough instructions to teach you the proper way to use your kit.
You can make your supplies out of anything laying around the house. If you wish, you can order extras from Amazon. They have replacement items for anything in your kit. Of course, then, practice, practice, and practice, When you can do the procedures comfortably, you will be ready for a real-life situation. You will have enough practice and knowledge you will not likely panic if you should come across a shooting, or become a victim yourself.
I would make one more suggestion, Get in touch with your American Red Cross, or neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You might even decide to become a teacher and take it back to your community. You would have gained more confidence, and knowledge, that you could tweak your kit, as I have, and be ready for any emergency you come across.
I hope you figure out a way to click on my site. Please let me know how you accomplished it.
In the meantime, I wish to thank you for taking the time to read my blog. Perhaps you will read some of my other posts as well. I know your comments are taken seriously. I hope to hear from you again with better news. Until then, thank you again.
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Tom
Where I am from we don’t have a lot of gun violence but a kit like this would come in handy if one should find himself in one those situations mentioned in your article. It is also good to be prepared at all times. The kit look very portable or to carry around.
Good evening, Shevonne,
You are right about it being very portable. You can hang this kit on the back of a car seat, so, it does not take up any room and it is always within reach. I do not know where you hale from, but, I am glad that gunshot wounds are not common there.
Let me ask this? Do you have bombings where you are from? If so, they are often loaded with ball bearings or nails. These will make puncture wounds the same as a bullet, just smaller. Your patient would have more wounds though. Glass will do the same as well.
If I may, I would like to make a suggestion. If you had the kit, you would need the CD also Just in case. It provides enough instruction that you can perform the procedures. This will build confidence in you if you should ever come across a situation like that. Then practice, practice, and practice. When the procedures become comfortable for you, you will be ready for a real-life situation. You will be less likely to panic.
I might add, that you can make the supply Items out of anything you find in your house. If you wish, you may purchase extras from Amazon. Amazon has replacement items for anything you may use in your kit.
One last thing to mention. Get in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire Station and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. YOu may wish to become a teacher and take it back to your community. At the very least, you will gain more knowledge, and be able to tweak your kit. Making it fit for any emergency, you may come across.
This article reiterates how morally bankrupt as a society we have become. Weapons, violent video games, and a general lack of respect for one another continue to grow daily. This is even more true with gun violence in this country these days. It is disheartening and scary knowing that my children have to grow up facing a society that cares so little about human life. It makes me worried every time they walk out the door to work and school. The two scenarios in this article make me sick to my stomach. I can only pray that we aren’t too far gone as a society to turn it back around. Thank you for the read.
Good morning, Adam,
I thoroughly agree with your post. These are sad days we live in. I pray constantly that my granddaughter, and great granddaughters, make it to and from school. When they go shopping my head is always on a swivel.
As for the stories, they were made out of my own mind. I was only trying to point out the fact we need to be prepared for the worst and pray for the best. I am really not a doom and gloom kind of fellow. It was just a test run for my blog. I was trying to create a desire so strong, you had to click on the links below the stories.
I do not know if you are a religious man or not, but I am. When we started taking God out of everything we started going downhill from there. Our nation could turn around if it wanted too, but it does not even recognize it needs help. The Bible says it is going to get worse, not better.
Anyway, I am not trying to offend anyone, or their beliefs. That is just my opinion is all. Now back to the stories.
Since shootings are happening all around us, in schools, churches, malls, even grocery stores, I believe it is better to be prepared for a situation of that magnitude. To be honest, it might even be yourself one day. So, if you were to get the kit, please be sure to pick up the CD as well. It will give you enough instruction to use your kit proficiently.
You can make your supplies out of anything laying around the house. If you wish you could purchase extras from Amazon. They do carry replacement items for your kit and just use them over and over. Then practice, practice, and practice some more. When you can perform the procedures comfortably you will be ready for a real-life situation. If you came across a situation like that, you would be confident and not likely to panic.
If I might make one more suggestion, get in touch with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You might even consider becoming a teacher and taking it back to your community. With those under your belt, you will gain more confidence, and knowledge. You would then know how to tweak your kit, making it ready for any emergency you may come across, as I did, as well.
I do appreciate that you took the time to read my blog. Perhaps, you will read the rest as well. They are much different, I assure you. I appreciate your comments as well. I take them all seriously.
If I can be of any more assistance, please do not hesitate to ask. Again, thank you.
Tom
Your survival kit sounds great, I grew up knowing what to do with a gunshot victim and how to provide basic first aid since I used to live in South Africa which unfortunately has a lot of crime involving bodily harm. I believe it’s an essential item to have that survival kit with you whenever possible as these days you never know when you will need it.
Good morning, Ruth,
I suppose you have moved from Africa. You would love this kit. Have you received a CPR and Basic First Aid course certificate? I do not know if you are living state side or not. Of course, you still have the knowledge just the same. I do not guess you would need the CD. It is only instruction for using the kit. I am not sure, but you might pick up something from it. Amazon has replacement items for everything in the kit. If you wanted to add a little more to it.
I might also add this. It is all in a backpack that opens up and both sides are full of items you may need. It can hang from the back of your passenger seat and always be at arm’s length. It can also be tweaked to be able to use for any emergency you come across, if you wanted too. Or you could get another bag full of first aid items and join the two together. It is a really neat system.
I appreciate you taking the time out to read my blog. Your comments are taken seriously as well. If I may be of any more assistance, please do not hesitate to ask. Again, thank you.
Unfortunately these massive shooting seems to have become more frequent than ever and the worst part is that as you said they are not as shocking as they once were as we have got used seeing them in the news nowadays. It is deeply saddening and I cannot comprehend why authorities do not take more drastic measures to stop such a plague.
Good morning Stratos,
It is a tragedy! I wish I could say I expect it will get better, but I do not believe that. I believe it is going to get worse. The country does not even recognize it is in trouble. Besides the Bible tells us it will get even worse than this in the end of days.
Sence I cannot change the laws, and put away the criminals, so they cannot keep doing what they do, the next best thing is be prepared for them. That is why I wrote the stories. They were a test run for my blog and were supposed to create such a desire, that the only solution to it, would be to click on the links below.
You would need to click on both of them. One being the medical kit, the other was a CD, that would give you instructions on how to use the kit properly. Make the supplies out of anything laying around the house. If you wish, you could purchase extras from Amazon. They have replacement items for the kit. Then practice, practice, and practice some more. When the procedures become comfortable for you, you will be ready for a real-life situation. You will be confident and have enough knowledge, so you would be less likely to panic in such a situation.
I would only suggest one last thing. Get with your American Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House, and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. You might even consider becoming a teacher and taking it back to your community. You would now have enough confidence and knowledge to tackle any emergency you come across. You would also have the knowledge you need to tweak your kit, and it could be used for any emergency, as I did, as well.
Well let me sincerely say thank you, for taking time out to read my blog. Perhaps, you will read some more of them. Your comments are taken very seriously. If there is anything else, I may do for you, please do not hesitate to ask. Again, thank you.
Wow.. this article brings you back to earth… Although the first scenario is so sad, you actually want to be prepared now. And I don’t understand why they don’t teach those things at school (at least, they did not at my school). What would you recommend to always have in your car?
Is there a way, you can “avoid” being stuck in a gunfire?
Diane,
The kit that is shown is the one I recommend. You can hang it on the back of your passenger seat and it would be at arms length. It would be within reach if you needed to bail out in a hurry. It is the one I use and get the DVD also. It will have enough information to use your kit effectively. Then I would suggest getting in touch with your Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire house and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. With that information you can add a few things to your kit so you could use it for any emergency.
Wow Tom! That was very well written and very gripping in the delivery of unfolding events. It pains me deeply to go into that situation in my mind and known for a fact that those events actually took place. It’s not every day that we as a people in society think of having a plan for extreme violence at a moment’s notice, but with the way the world is currently it would be extremely helpful to have a program in place. Thes random acts are unbelievable and intolerable. I hope more people become aware that keeping kits and aids close by will literally save lives!
I agree Wes. I would rather expect the worst and pray for the best. The kit I recommend I use personally and can be hung on the back of your passenger seat and be within arms length if you need it. The DVD gives enough information to use it properly. Then I would suggest going to your Red Cross, or neighborhood Fire House and take a CPR and Basic First Aid course. Then you would have an idea of things you could add and make it useful for any emergency.
It’s very scary reading this but you are right, these instances are happening all too often. Do you provide any in-depth reviews on any of the items/ products that you list? Such as comparing different kits or what these kits actually contain.
Not necessarily brands, but are there certain types that are better for a particular age group?
Thank you
Thanks for asking Mike. The kit I listed I use personally. You can always add enough blood clotting and seal items in case of several victims. This one can hang on the back of your passenger seat and would be at arms length at all times. Be sure to get the DVD and it gives enough information to use it correctly. Then I would suggest that you get in touch with your Red Cross, or your neighborhood Fire House and take CPR and Basic First Aid course. By then you would know more about what you add to make it ready for all emergencies.