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 Here, we challenge outdated protocols, highlight field-proven frameworks like Chaos, Stabilization, Recovery (CSR), and provide real-world insights for law enforcement, EMS, fire, and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.

Beyond the IFAK: Why Every Medical Response Team Needs a Venue or Casualty Bag for Active Shooter Events

Beyond the IFAK: Why Every Medical Response Team Needs a Venue or Casualty Bag for Active Shooter EventsBy: Rory Hill Published on: 14/10/2025

Learn why venue or casualty bags are essential for Medical Response Teams (MRTs) during active shooter events. Discover the limitations of IFAKs, recommended gear loadouts, and how real-world training can save lives in high-threat, multi-casualty environments.

Active Shooter Response
Beyond the IFAK: Why Every Medical Response Team Needs a Venue or Casualty Bag for Active Shooter Events