International School of Tactical Medicine

09/13/2026

Owning a firearm comes with serious responsibility, especially when children are present. Ensuring your guns are securely stored and teaching safe handling are crucial steps every gun owner should take. Understanding what not to do is just as important as knowing how to operate it.

09/12/2026

For those new to shooting, learning with optics is far simpler than retraining experienced shooters. Even seasoned pros can find optics challenging after decades with iron sights. While optics can fail, iron sights aren't foolproof either – they can fall off too. ****ms

09/11/2026

Firearm safety rules aren't just for the range; they apply anytime you're around guns. Complacency is dangerous. Even experienced owners can become lax. Always handle fi****ms safely, no exceptions. ****msTraining

09/10/2026

Understanding the difference between cover and concealment is crucial for safety. Concealment hides you, like a rack of clothes, while cover protects you from harm, like an engine block. Think about your environment and what you could use for both.

09/09/2026

Early first aid training warned against tourniquets, calling them a last resort with severe consequences. Now, after 30 years and conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan, their use is a daily, life-saving event. Police departments issue them, and they're credited with reducing fatalities from assaults.

09/08/2026

Don't just learn to shoot paper. Real training covers safety, marksmanship, reloads, malfunctions, movement, cover, concealment, and crucial medical skills for emergencies. Be prepared.

09/07/2026

Owning a firearm means owning the responsibility of proper training. Invest in learning to safely and accurately operate your weapon, whether for sport, protection, or just the hobby. Don't let it collect dust; practice makes proficiency.

09/04/2026

It has been four years since the passing of our founder and leader, Dr. Lawrence Heiskell. Today would have marked his 74th birthday.
We continue to honor his legacy by carrying forward the mission he began 30 years ago—providing “The Best Medicine in the Worst Places.”

Happy Birthday, Lawrence. Your legacy lives on.

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We are just hours away from the start of yet another Tactical Medicine Program (TACMED) and what better time to reminiscence the wonderful life of our Founder Dr. Lawrence Heiskell, M.D. and his dedication to Tactical Medicine, his selflessness and his genius.
Here in this pic with Lead Instructor Larry Hiyakumoto, Range Master Gary Summers and Instructor Tom Massetti.

09/04/2026

A HUGE thank you to Allyn T. Goodrich, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department SWAT Officer and bestselling author of "October Strong", for joining me on the Life on the X / Tactical Medicine Podcast!
Great conversation, incredible perspective, and an episode you won’t want to miss.
And if you haven’t read October Strong yet, get a copy. It does not disappoint!
🎙️ Stay tuned!

Thank you to Salvador Cortez for the podcast! Can’t wait to hear the final product! You were a kind and gracious host! See you all after the elk hunt I’m out! Z9

09/02/2026

In the dead of summer, we followed glowing hot footprints across a freshly plowed field. They led us to a massive oak tree, and sure enough, we found him hiding way up high. The FLIR tech really made this one memorable!