Tactical training teaches how to save a life for outdoor accidents

As we approach hunting season, Guns and Gear in Idaho Falls, prepared a course for traumatic situations, Sunday.

The goal was to be able to teach people to protect those they love and themselves from any kind of immediate threat.

“Speed is definitely of the essence,” student Trevor Clark said.

That is where training at Guns and Gears comes in, making sure you’re better equipped for traumatic events like this because it can happen to anyone in any situation.

Trevor Clark is going into law enforcement.

“We’re learning about packing wounds and trauma wounds, so this could apply to anything from car accidents, gunshot wounds to knife wounds,” Clark said. “Getting the tourniquet applied quick. You don’t realize how quick and how much pressure you got to do to get that on there.”

A military medical instructor of 11 years from Trigger Control Training, Justin Sherman said he teaches the class so people can be able to do more than just treat a band-aid wound.

“A lot of times, here in Idaho, there are a lot of outdoorsman that like to go and go on four wheelers and cut down trees with chainsaws and ride motorcycles,” Sherman said. “I expect people to come into a different kind of classroom where they get a lot of hands-on training. The great thing about it is it’s applicable first aid.”

In the last ten years, there have been 12 hunting accidents. Two of them deadly, according to Idaho Fish and Game

Sherman said it is important for people to know how to act and fast.

“Most of life-threatening injuries, loss of life cab occur in 30 seconds, so we try to show people the interventions that are available that they can stop that bleeding and save a life,” Sherman said.

The group of eight learned how to stop different types of bleeds, active shooter situations and military-style tourniquets. He said most people do not know how to use one.

“I’m kind of selfish in the sense that if I’m surrounded by people that know really go first-aid then my chances of survival are greater. That way all of as friends, family and neighbors can take care of ourselves and those around us can help each other out,” Sherman said.

The next tactical training will take place on August 6. It will happen at Guns and Gear in Idaho Falls.

You must be at least 16 years old and $200 to register. You will need to call Guns and Gear in advance.