WHISKEY AND WOUNDS
Insights from the Frontline of Goat-Trail Austere Medicine Solutions
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Whiskey and Wounds is the official blog of Goat-Trail Austere Medical Solutions (GAMS), dedicated to reshaping the way we think about tactical medicine, active shooter response, and public safety integration. Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and emergency management professionals. Whether you're on the front lines or behind the scenes, this blog delivers actionable strategies, training philosophy, and hard-won lessons to prepare you for the realities of today’s high-threat environments.
Contemporary Challenges in Addressing Active Shooter Situations
By: Rory Hill Published on: 08/01/2026Explores the rising complexity of active shooter incidents and the need for unified, multi-agency response frameworks.
Active Shooter Response
Operational Unity Under Fire: Implementing the CSR Framework for Active Shooter Response
By: Rory Hill Published on: 09/12/2025Implement CSR with a single ICP, unified SOPs, and MRT hot/warm-zone care so LE/Fire/EMS move together—cutting delays and saving lives.
Active Shooter Response