Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli

Jack of a couple trades, master of not even myself. Alaska, Corrections, FTO. No common theme. #ChiSox & #Nats. #StopTheBleed

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

10/10 do not recommend.

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

Little current events with a faith-based perspective.

https://t.co/ogMj0NkmJ6

[Thomas Massie @RepThomasMassie]

Thank you to @RepLuna for cosponsoring HR 9534, the National Constitutional Carry Act.

No one should have to beg the government to exercise a constitutionally protected right anywhere in the country.

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

@realDonaldTrump, Brandon Herrera @TheAKGuy is the man for the job.

[Brandon Herrera @TheAKGuy]

The ATF hasn’t had a director that actually understood the firearms industry or been a part of the community it’s responsible for regulating since its founding.

We have the power to change that.

[Brandon Herrera @TheAKGuy]

If I was chosen as the Director of the ATF, I would donate my salary to no-kill dog shelters.

No I am not kidding, that is a promise.

[Brandon Herrera @TheAKGuy]

If the Trump administration decided to ask me to become the Director of the ATF, I would gladly accept and help make America great again 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

@GuntherEagleman One thousand percent!

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

@endofanerajc

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

How to carry a Stop the Bleed kit?
Here are just a few vehicle options. The first is a standard kit in pouch set in a door panel. Next is the VISR & HEDR from Dark Angel Medical, followed by their contents. Lastly, North American Rescue's headrest kit.
However you carry, carry.

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

After packing a wound with gauze, again never a tampon, pressure bandages are excellent to keep pressure on the packing when you must move on to other wounds or casualties.
#stopthebleed

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

For wound packing: Gauze is gauze. Could be this fancy compressed vacuum sealed gauze, or could be gauze rolls from Walmart. Don't forget, if you can afford it, a hemostatic gauze such as Quikclot is still the gold standard.

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

Whatever tourniquet you choose to go with, make sure is reputable. Stick with a CoTCCC approved tourniquet.
Top 2 are approved, bottom is not. I keep SWAT-T's (bottom) in my kits as "multitools."

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

The goal in blood loss from the limbs and junctions is pressure. But the goal in penetrating injuries to the chest is relieving pressure by using a vented chest seal.

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

@ChiSoxFanMike I thought he said "I hate this place" but it looks like there's another word at the end. It's probable he really said "I hate this pitch clock."

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

Pack the junctions. (Shoulders, armpits, neck, groin)
#sropthebleed

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

Apply tourniquets high and tight.
#stopthebleed

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

#stopthebleed

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

Tourniquet the limbs.
Pack the junctions.
Seal the box.
#stopthebleed #lifeordeath

[Half-Ginger Billy aka Gimli @TheWillManuel]

Can you identify a life threatening bleed?
#StopTheBleed