GO2FAS Gunshot Trauma Kit – Compact Individual IFAK

Gunshot Trauma IFAK — Assembled by MED-TAC

The GO2FAS™ (“Go To First Aid Situation”) Gunshot Trauma Kit is a compact individual IFAK built by MED-TAC International for one job: penetrating gunshot trauma. It answers the two leading preventable causes of gunshot death — extremity hemorrhage and open chest wounds — with two CoTCCC-recommended C-A-T® tourniquets, Combat Gauze® LE, HyFin® Vent chest seals, an airway, and a full supporting load, all staged in MARCH order for one-handed deployment.

Most people who own a firearm don’t carry a kit that can treat one. The range bag holds ammo and cleaning gear; the vest holds magazines; the EDC pouch is too thin for penetrating trauma. So when a round goes where it shouldn’t, the gear that could change the outcome isn’t in the room.

If a gunshot happened in front of you right now, do you have what it takes to stop the bleeding — on you, organized, within reach?

GO2FAS closes that gap. It carries exactly what penetrating gunshot trauma demands — and nothing that adds weight without clinical justification. Two tourniquets are front-staged for the most common injury, hemostatics and a pressure dressing handle the bleeding a tourniquet can’t reach, and vented chest seals cover the chest. The whole load is sequenced in MARCH order behind rapid-open pull tabs, so a trained responder moves fast and a minimally trained one still works the right priority first.

The Kit Is The System

A pile of the right supplies isn’t a plan. GO2FAS stages every component in MARCH order with a Just-In-Time instruction card, so the layout itself guides you to the correct sequence under stress or low light. The kit performs to the level of the hands using it — pair it with formal bleeding-control training and rehearse the draw, and the right intervention is moving before you’ve finished thinking about it.

Match The Medical To The Mission

CoTCCC-recommended components, MARCH-staged, assembled and shipped by a clinician-founded, veteran-led team.

When to Deploy the GO2FAS Gunshot Trauma Kit

• Active Shooter / Mass Casualty Response: When seconds determine survival, the GO2FAS MARCH-staged layout lets a minimally trained bystander apply a tourniquet and pack a wound before EMS arrives — precisely the scenario Stop the Bleed was designed for.
• Range Day — Live Fire Training: Range safety officers and instructors benefit from an on-body dedicated gunshot kit. Unlike a general trauma kit, GO2FAS pre-stages both CAT Gen 7 tourniquets at first access for the most likely range injury: extremity hemorrhage.
• Law Enforcement Off-Duty / Plainclothes Carry: When the duty bag isn't available, GO2FAS provides compact backup coverage for the two leading preventable gunshot causes — extremity bleeding and tension pneumothorax — in a MOLLE-mountable pouch under 1 lb 5 oz.
• Concealed Carrier EDC: Pairing carry medical to the carry firearm closes the gap between tool and remedy. GO2FAS rides on a battle belt, vehicle headrest, or range bag so it's within reach when it matters.
• Military Pre-Deployment / Individual Issue: CoTCCC-recommended components (C-A-T® Gen 7, Combat Gauze® LE, HyFin® Vent) make GO2FAS compliant with the MARCH protocol demanded by unit medics and individual operator requirements alike.
• Civilian Trauma Training Practicum: Instructors staging training kits for TCCC or hemorrhage-control courses use GO2FAS as a reference build — real components, real staging, real consequence if the draw fails.

How the GO2FAS Compares to Other Bleeding Control Kits

GO2FAS vs. Generic Single-Tourniquet IFAK: Most budget IFAKs include one TQ. GO2FAS front-stages two C-A-T® Gen 7s, recognizing that bilateral extremity wounds and high-and-tight repositioning both consume a second tourniquet. That difference is not cosmetic — it is clinical. See the full IFAK catalog at tactical-medicine.com for comparison builds.

GO2FAS vs. NAR Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK II): The NAR IFAK II is issued military hardware; GO2FAS is a MED-TAC-assembled civilian/LE build using the same CoTCCC components in a more compact form factor. The IFAK II adds a SAM Splint and NPA; GO2FAS includes Combat Gauze® LE and HyFin® Vent Compact. Choose by role: patrol duty vs. range or EDC deployment.

GO2FAS vs. NAR RECON Medical Combo Pack: The RECON is a junctional and extremity-only configuration — no chest seal, no airway. GO2FAS adds both HyFin® Vent seals and a 28Fr NPA, making it a true penetrating-trauma IFAK rather than a hemorrhage-only bleed kit.

GO2FAS vs. Adventure Medical Kits Trauma Pack: Outdoor trauma packs prioritize environmental and general first-aid components. GO2FAS is purpose-built for penetrating ballistic injury: tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, vented chest seals. Not a hiking kit — a gunshot kit. Explore bleeding control options at tactical-medicine.com.

GO2FAS vs. Individual Assembly / "Build Your Own" IFAK: Self-assembled kits often skip the staging discipline. GO2FAS provides pre-staged MARCH layout, a Just-In-Time instruction card, and validated CoTCCC component choices — so the kit performs under stress even when the user's training is limited.

GO2FAS Gunshot Wound Kit — Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does the GO2FAS kit include?

A: The GO2FAS contains: 2× C-A-T® Gen 7 Tourniquet (Orange, CoTCCC-recommended, front-staged), 1× Combat Gauze® LE hemostatic dressing, 1× NAR Compressed Gauze, 1× 6″ Flat ETD™ pressure bandage, 1× HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal Twin Pack, 1× 28Fr Nasopharyngeal Airway with lubricant, 1× Emergency Blanket (silver), 1× Permanent Marker, 2× Bear Claw™ Nitrile Gloves (Large), 1× NAR Trauma Shears (7.25″), 1× Just-In-Time Instruction Card, and 1× Red MOLLE/PALS nylon bag with rapid-open pull tabs.

Q: Which components in GO2FAS are CoTCCC-recommended?

A: The C-A-T® Gen 7 Tourniquet, Combat Gauze® LE (kaolin-impregnated hemostatic gauze), and HyFin® Vent Chest Seal are all on the current CoTCCC (Committee on Tactical Combat Casualty Care) recommended list for management of massive hemorrhage and tension pneumothorax respectively. The kit is assembled by MED-TAC International using North American Rescue components.

Q: Do I need training to use the GO2FAS kit?

A: CoTCCC-recommended components are designed for use by trained responders, but the MARCH-staged layout and Just-In-Time instruction card lower the training threshold for bystander response. MED-TAC recommends pairing the kit with formal bleeding-control training (Stop the Bleed, TCCC, or TECC) so you can apply a tourniquet correctly in under 30 seconds and pack a wound under pressure. Training does not expire — rehearse the draw regularly.

Q: Where should I stage the GO2FAS kit for tactical use?

A: Stage the kit where you can reach it with either hand and where it will not be stripped in a vehicle bailout or takedown. Common staging: plate carrier 4 o'clock position (MOLLE attachment), battle belt 10 o'clock, vehicle headrest pocket, range bag exterior pouch, or desk drawer. The MOLLE/PALS-compatible red bag accommodates all standard carrier attachment systems. Keep a second kit at a fixed position (vehicle, workstation) if the primary is body-worn.

Q: How does GO2FAS differ from other bleeding control kits?

A: GO2FAS is purpose-built for penetrating gunshot trauma specifically — not general trauma, not outdoor emergencies. Its differentiators are: (1) two front-staged CoTCCC CAT Gen 7 tourniquets rather than one, (2) Combat Gauze® LE for wound packing rather than plain gauze, (3) vented chest seals for thoracic gunshot wounds, and (4) MARCH-sequenced staging so treatment priority is built into the physical layout. Assembled by MED-TAC International, clinician-founded and SDVOSB-certified, ships from Pembroke Pines, FL.