Gunshot Wound
A student shot himself during a concealed-carry course. A bystander's pocket-carried ETQ Wide was on him about a minute before the instructors reached theirs.
- Applied by Civilian
- Worked as expected
- Survived
Reported source material
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I was in a [concealed firearms training] course today and one of the students shot himself in the leg. Because I had my [ETQ Wide] in my pocket, I was able to get it on him about 45 seconds faster than anyone else. I will always carry it on me. You guys have earned my business for life.
Applicator comments
During the [concealed firearms training] course, the [patient] shot himself while drawing from concealment. I had my [ETQ Wide] on me about a minute before the instructors could get theirs.
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Snakestaff Systems commentary
Our own analysis of this case.
Gunshot wounds vary significantly in severity, but when a tourniquet is indicated, getting one on quickly matters. In this case, the ETQ was immediately available because it was being carried on the person. Even at a firearms training course, the applicator reported having a TQ available about a minute before the instructors did.