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Hatchetman
140
Jul 15, 2017
"(L)atex tourniquet?" Perhaps you can upsell the kit by including leeches and snake oil for ten dollars more.
Hatchetman
140
Dec 13, 2017
I'd invite you to my hand to hand class, or to the range I teach at, or the caves I drop, but keyboard warriors and their reputations, or lack thereof, proceed themselves. But do have fun with your lated TQ, fool.
enragedlime
54
Dec 14, 2017
Hatchetmanr/iamverybadass
stop talking about how tough you are and explain what makes them bad.
warchyld67
Dec 14, 2017
Hatchetmancalling someone a fool holds more water when you don't misspell any of the preceding words...you ignorant tool . you need more classes in grammar, typing and spelling less in internet tough guy trolling.
Hatchetman
140
Dec 14, 2017
warchyld67Ooh, 3 responses. I must have hit a nerve. All this talk about mom's basement and all suggests projection is occurring. But hey, as you are carrying water for latex TQs perhaps you can direct us towards the TCCC guidelines for their use. Or are those not considered relevant in Oklahoma?
Hatchetman
140
Dec 15, 2017
Sure things sport. At least I'm not some random geek who doesn't know what he's talking about shilling a piece of gear that will kill people suffering major vascular injury. The fact that you clearly don't know what the TCCC is and so are trying to conceal your rank ignorance by calling me what you are speaks volumes to anyone who actually knows what they are talking about. Hope you have a latex tourniquet at hand when you are bleeding out so your last thoughts can be, as you realize just how ineffective they are, about just how stupid you are.
Can't wait for the next series of half witticisms you think are scathing criticisms. Don't let mom catch you as you deal with your utter impotence by rubbing your crotch while picking fights on the internet you are not equipped to win.
enragedlime
54
Dec 15, 2017
HatchetmanI JUST WANT TO KNOW WHAT MAKES LATEX TOURNIQUETS BAD AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Motorrad
2898
Dec 16, 2017
HatchetmanThough this is not a CAT, it looks similar to a SWAT-T. VERY effective. Not to be confused with a latex IV tourniquet.
Hatchetman
140
Dec 17, 2017
MotorradThanks for the civil tone. Not sure why some yutzes think being obnoxious out of the gate is the way to go.
I like the SWAT-T as a compression device as it does a great job of holding gauze in place or say topping off a hemostatic agent. I’ve been able to apply them to others and then not find a distal pulse on that limb, and have done it to my lower limbs with the same effect, but self-applying it, or the Tourni-Qwik that I first came up on back in the day is another story, particularly when seeking to control for a brachial hemorrhage via self application.  Another element worth exploring involves application under fire. I’m 6’6” 255 lbs. and work out three days a week but still have to post up on the limb I’m applying a SWAT-T TQ to if I want to really crank it down. Just fine in the case of a range accident, but not indicated if, say, and active shooter is about. As such I prefer the CAT or the SOFT-T as the windlass both use allow you to crank down on the pressure while still laying low. 
I’ll note, moreover that though I tend to be an early adopter where technology is concerned, not so much where firearms or medical gear is involved. Instead I wait until a trusted source has 10,000 rounds through a pistol or battle rifle, or until a good medical source has evaluated a piece of trauma gear. That source for the latter instance is the TCCC, or as it is now known, the CoTCCC due to a trademark issue. 
The Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care if comprised of front line Para Jumpers, medics, doctors and Special Warfare personnel who actually have to use gear under fire in austere conditions. I figure if it works for those guys then it’s good enough for me. Though the photos included with the Rothco kit don’t provide enough of a look to see just what sort of latex TQ they are using, or if it has a windlass, the TCCC has nothing to say about them. As such I will continue to use, and prefer the CAT or SOFT-T TQs they do recommend.
Motorrad
2898
Dec 18, 2017
HatchetmanYeah I hear you. Fortunately I've never had to apply a swat-t solo in anger. The one in photo looks just like the swat-t I have wrapped up. I spent the bulk of my service as a SOA medic and will sing the praises of CAT style TQs all day. Not only has their ease of use saved many lives but also many limbs by allowing easy reperfusion which is huge during long transports. Sorry about the troll...unfortunately, I was curious as to what would make someone so sad and angry and found him on the web in about two or three clicks. It's what you might expect...wannabe cop with zero real experience. I wish I could go back in time before he made a fool of himself trolling me. He also seems to be having some remorse as his more vile and embarrassing trolls have started to vanish. He shall henceforth be known as Lord Bradford of Chins.