Importance of Knowing First-Aid: Ian McDermit When I was in Paris last Fall, I met Fred Perrin and he impressed upon me the extreme importance of teaching medical care along with knife instruction. He said, "there are many people who teach you how to use a knife, but no one teaches how to heal yourself." ...more

Tactical First-Aid Kits: Fabrice Czarnecki My first introduction to the importance of carrying a Tactical First-Aid Kit came when I met Fred Perrin in Paris. He was so well equipped he could support an army field unit. His doctrine was, if you teach the knife you must also teach first-aid, and that has been my conviction since then as well. ...more

Casualty Care Kit: Paul S. Shubinsky The reality in today’s world is that we can’t just dial 9-1-1, and expect that someone will come and save us. We must be responsible for our own wellbeing. When we engage in combat either due to occupation, or by chance, we are at risk of being injured. During the fight these injuries should ...more