Does the Range Trauma Kit have a NATO stock number?
Yes. The Range Trauma Kit carries NATO NSN 6545-01-610-5411, enabling direct procurement through military supply chains and federal GSA contracting vehicles. This NSN classification reflects the kit's status as a standardized trauma response platform used across military training ranges and law enforcement facilities.
Which hemostatic gauze option should I choose for the Range Trauma Kit?
Both options are appropriate for range use. Combat Gauze® (SKU 80-299) uses kaolin to accelerate the body's natural clotting and is the #1 CoTCCC-recommended hemostatic dressing. ChitoGauze PRO (SKU 80-213) uses chitosan for hemostasis with additional antimicrobial properties. Agencies with an established hemostatic gauze standard should choose the variant that matches their existing medical SOP for consistency in training and resupply.
Can the Range Trauma Kit be used by non-medical personnel?
Yes. The Range Trauma Kit was specifically designed to be used by both medically trained and non-medically trained personnel. The included kit contents card provides guidance for responders without formal medical training, and the orange tourniquet color coding reinforces immediate recognition for self-aid application. The kit's design aligns with public-facing Stop the Bleed program principles.
What carry options does the Range Trauma Kit support?
The Range Trauma Kit supports four carry configurations: fanny pack around the waist, slung over the shoulder, hand-carried by the handle, or attached to MOLLE/PALS webbing on a vest or plate carrier. This versatility allows range safety officers, instructors, and medical personnel to carry the kit in the configuration that best fits their role and equipment.
What types of injuries can the Range Trauma Kit treat?
The Range Trauma Kit addresses the full injury spectrum common at shooting ranges: penetrating ballistic wounds (tourniquets, hemostatic gauze, ETDs), blast injuries, chest wounds (HyFin® Vent Chest Seal), burns (Burntec® dressings), eye injuries (eye shields, eye wash), fractures and sprains (SAM® Splints), minor lacerations, and other common range injuries. The kit includes supplies for both life-threatening trauma and minor injuries.
Does the Range Trauma Kit contain CoTCCC-recommended items?
Yes. The Combat Gauze® variant (80-299) includes CoTCCC-recommended Combat Gauze® hemostatic dressing and C-A-T® tourniquets (orange), both of which are on the CoTCCC list of recommended items. The ChitoGauze® PRO variant (80-213) substitutes chitosan-based hemostasis — check your unit SOP for preferred agent.
Can the Range Trauma Kit be used by non-medically trained personnel?
The kit is designed for both medically trained and non-trained personnel. Tourniquets and pressure dressings can be applied by bystanders with basic Stop the Bleed® training. Some components (chest seals, hemostatic packing) are most effective when applied by trained individuals. NSO, RSO, and range staff should complete at minimum Stop the Bleed® and ideally a TCCC/TECC course.
What is the NSN for the Range Trauma Kit?
NATO NSN 6545-01-610-5411. This enables direct military procurement through standard supply channels. Contact MED-TAC International for current pricing, CAGE code, and available contract vehicles.
How do I choose between Combat Gauze® and ChitoGauze® PRO?
Combat Gauze® (kaolin) is the CoTCCC-preferred hemostatic agent and DoD standard. ChitoGauze® PRO (chitosan, derived from shellfish) is preferred where animal-derived products raise concerns or where unit SOP calls for it. Both agents are effective; consult your medical officer for guidance aligned with your unit's protocol.
Does the Range Trauma Kit include eye wash and burn dressings?
Yes. The kit includes a 4 oz eye wash for chemical/debris eye injuries and two Burntec® burn dressings (5″ × 10″) for muzzle-blast burns. These address injuries common on ranges that standard IFAKs typically omit.
