GO2FAS Gunshot Trauma Kit – Compact Individual IFAK

2018-10-22T17:21:43-04:00

Vendor: North American Rescue
Type: IFAK Kit
Price: 189.00

The GO2FAS™ Gunshot Trauma Kit is a compact individual IFAK designed in collaboration with MED-TAC International Corp. specifically for penetrating gunshot trauma. It addresses 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 hemostatic dressing, HyFin® Vent twin chest seals, NPA airway, trauma dressing, and a full complement of supporting supplies, all organized for intuitive one-handed deployment. MOLLE/PALS compatible. Approximately 1 lb 5 oz in a 7" × 4.5" × 2.75" pouch.

Kit Specifications

Specification | Detail
Vendor / Assembler | MED-TAC International Corp. (North American Rescue components)
SKU | MEDTAC0012
Case Dimensions (closed) | 7" H × 4.5" W × 2.75" D
Total Weight | ≈ 1 lb 5 oz
Mounting | MOLLE / PALS compatible (bag, belt, or vehicle mount)
Primary Tourniquet | C-A-T® Gen 7 (CoTCCC-recommended) — front-staged for immediate access
Chest Seals | HyFin® Vent Twin Pack — vented, for entry & exit wound coverage
Hemostatic Gauze | QuikClot® or equivalent CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing
HSA/FSA Eligibility | Confirm with your plan administrator
Product Type | IFAK — Community / Civilian / LE / Range

Complete Kit Contents

Immediate Control (front-staged)

2× C-A-T® Tourniquet, Orange (CoTCCC-recommended) — front-staged for immediate hemorrhage control

1× Permanent Marker, Small — for documenting tourniquet application time

2× Pair Bear Claw™ Nitrile Gloves, Large — BSI/PPE staged at first access

Pack & Pressure

1× Combat Gauze® LE Hemostatic Dressing — kaolin-impregnated, CoTCCC-recommended for junctional hemorrhage

1× NAR Compressed Gauze — for wound packing and supplemental hemorrhage control

1× 6" Flat ETD™ (Emergency Trauma Dressing) — pressure bandage for direct wound coverage

Chest Trauma

1× HyFin® Vent Compact Chest Seal, Twin Pack — vented seals for both entry and exit chest wounds

Airway & Exposure

1× Nasopharyngeal Airway 28F with Lubricant — airway adjunct for unconscious or obtunded casualty

1× Emergency Blanket, Silver — hypothermia prevention

Tools & Accessories

1× NAR Trauma Shears (7.25") — rapid clothing removal for wound access

1× Just-In-Time Instruction Card — step-by-step treatment guide for trained and untrained users

1× Red Nylon Bag — compact MOLLE/PALS-compatible carrier with rapid-open pull tabs

Product Overview

The GO2FAS™ ("Go To First Aid Situation") kit was purpose-built by MED-TAC International to solve a specific problem: most individuals who own firearms do not carry an appropriate first aid kit. Range bags contain cleaning equipment and ammunition; tactical vests hold magazines; EDC kits are often too minimal to address penetrating gunshot trauma. The GO2FAS bridges this gap with a compact, belt- or bag-mountable IFAK that contains exactly the components needed for gunshot wounds and nothing that adds weight without clinical justification.

The kit's organization reflects the TCCC Care Under Fire and Tactical Field Care treatment priorities. Two C-A-T® tourniquets are front-staged — enabling immediate bilateral application or a high-and-tight reapplication for the most common gunshot injury: extremity hemorrhage. The Combat Gauze® LE hemostatic dressing, NAR Compressed Gauze, and 6" Flat ETD™ address the second priority: junctional and truncal hemorrhage not amenable to tourniquet. The HyFin® Vent chest seals address the third priority: open chest wounds and tension pneumothorax. This sequencing is intentional — when seconds count, the kit guides the responder through the correct clinical sequence without requiring memorization. Research from the JAMA Surgery Ranger Battalion study confirms that 95% of tourniquet recipients reached the next level of care alive and 94% ultimately survived; comparable data for combined hemorrhage control interventions reinforce the life-saving impact of having the right tools organized and accessible.

The MOLLE/PALS-compatible pouch uses rapid-open pull tabs to enable full kit access with one hand — a deliberate design for self-care scenarios where one arm may be injured or engaged. The pouch is appropriate for mounting on a range bag, battle belt, plate carrier, or vehicle headrest. The compact footprint (7" × 4.5" × 2.75") and weight of approximately 1 lb 5 oz make it unobtrusive for everyday carry. For a deeper look at gunshot wound kit building see The Complete IFAK Guide, or browse MED-TAC's full IFAK & First Aid Kits collection.

Who It's For

Firearm owners and range attendees who want a dedicated gunshot wound solution within arm's reach

Range Safety Officers and instructors requiring a compact, wearable IFAK during instruction

Concealed carriers and responsibly armed citizens who carry medical alongside their EDC firearm

Law enforcement officers seeking a compact backup kit for off-duty or plainclothes carry

Stop the Bleed® and TCCC-trained civilians ready to respond in an active emergency

See also the Ultra-Compact Trauma IFAK for a home/vehicle configuration, or the bleeding control collection for individual component upgrades.