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Why is College Safety Important? College is a time of personal growth and self-discovery. It is a place where students are supposed to feel safe and secure. However, this is not always the case. The majority of college campuses in the U.S. are gun-free zones making them common targets for mass shootings and other similar crimes. There are many crimes committed on college campuses each year. This includes everything from sexual assault to murder. Considering other …

By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical   In my opinion, weight is so important that the mission can dictate one kit over another. This is why I believe in having more than one kit. Let’s break down some factors that help me choose the appropriate body armor and kit for the mission. It’s important to be comfortable in your kit for the duration of your operation. If you’re considering EDC, it will need to be very lightweight. If you’re looking at full-scale op …

By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical First, let's understand the premise of tactical gear. Tactical gear is something I'm going to wear or keep close by for emergency situations, training, and range time. Not all training needs to be conducted on the range and this is why I listed both. Our "emergency" is what we're training for, which is often left to our imagination (or other people's experience) to portray what that emergency will look like. Let's spend our time talking about tr …

No matter which way you lean politically, there is one thing most of us can all agree on. School shootings and mass shootings are likely to continue given numerous underlying societal factors. As we've seen in multiple shootings recently, you can't always depend on someone else to come to the rescue. However, there are steps you can take to protect you & yours. One major step you can take to enhance your safety, or the safety of your child, is backpack body arm …

By: Rob Orgel, Emergency Response Tactical Let's talk about tourniquets. Tourniquet application is a very deep rabbit hole and it's hard not to bleed over into several other topics (get it, bleed...) when discussing them. Let's prioritize a few topics. First, how many tourniquets do I need? Next, when would I apply a tourniquet and how long do I have to deploy a one? Where should it be located in my kit? What do I need to do to evaluate my tourniquet and make sure it's still working …