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Katelynne Nitschke: Three Pieces of Gear, One Saved Life
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Katelynne Nitschke: Three Pieces of Gear, One Saved Life

Officer Katelynne Nitschke’s story shows how the right gear can mean the difference between tragedy and a second chance at life.

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High and Tight: Tourniquet Application in the Direct Threat Care Phase
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High and Tight: Tourniquet Application in the Direct Threat Care Phase

The priority is to stop blood loss fast, while understanding that mission success remains paramount — high and tight gets it done.

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B-8 Bonanza: Work Your Long Range Skills

B-8 Bonanza: Work Your Long Range Skills

The Clamshell Holster: Before Kydex and the Evolution of Carry

The Clamshell Holster: Before Kydex and the Evolution of Carry

Understanding Trigger Pull Weight

Understanding Trigger Pull Weight

The Beretta 20X: The Bobcat Rides Again

The Beretta 20X: The Bobcat Rides Again

Rimfire Rifles in Survival Situations: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Rimfire Rifles in Survival Situations: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Rugged Versatility: The Meprolight MPO Pro-F Red Dot

Rugged Versatility: The Meprolight MPO Pro-F Red Dot

Proper Trigger Control for Handguns: And a Few Other Tips

Proper Trigger Control for Handguns: And a Few Other Tips

Are Solar Panels A Red Dot’s Weakpoint?

Are Solar Panels A Red Dot’s Weakpoint?

Should You Carry a Tourniquet Every Day?

Should You Carry a Tourniquet Every Day?

50-Meter Pistol Drill: If You Can Shoot at 50, You Can Shoot Up Close

50-Meter Pistol Drill: If You Can Shoot at 50, You Can Shoot Up Close

The Impact of the Cold War on Firearm Innovation

The Impact of the Cold War on Firearm Innovation

The Charter Arms Coyote: .380 ACP in a Revolver?

The Charter Arms Coyote: .380 ACP in a Revolver?

The S&W 5906: An Old School Cop Gun

The S&W 5906: An Old School Cop Gun

Five Steps to Take When Purchasing a Handgun

Five Steps to Take When Purchasing a Handgun

Safariland SAVES: How Body Armor Saved Officer John Calhoun

Safariland SAVES: How Body Armor Saved Officer John Calhoun

Medical Applications With Baer Solutions: Timers and Switches

Medical Applications With Baer Solutions: Timers and Switches

GW Ayers Joins C&H Precision: That’s a Good Get

GW Ayers Joins C&H Precision: That’s a Good Get

Sig Foxtrot 1X: A Quality Light for Under $100?

Sig Foxtrot 1X: A Quality Light for Under $100?

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