One of the single best ways to prepare for uncertain times is to take Stop The Bleed training and acquire a reliable **I**ndividual **F**irst **A**id **K**it.

This is of course important to know in the event of violence, but it is also very useful to have on-hand in the event of an accident that causes someone life-threatening bleeding. They are excellent to keep in your vehicle or bag. Even if you do not have proper training someone else nearby might.

Stop The Bleed training courses are single-session, and often at no cost to attendees. In many places, it’s also possible to schedule a class to be held in your community. You can find these classes by either searching for “stop the bleed [your location]” or at:
https://cms.bleedingcontrol.org/class/search
There may also be local volunteer organizations that can help give training.

If there is no available in-person training near you, you can find a free online training slideshow at:
https://www.stopthebleed.org/training/online-course/
Obviously, this will not be a replacement for proper hands-on training, but it is far better than nothing in the meantime.

Many of these courses have the option to get a free or subsidized IFAK after completing training. If you need to find your own, though, be wary of cheaply made kits that may fail when needed most. A known reputable dealer of reliable kits can be found at:
https://www.chinookmed.com/item/06012pa/chinook-medical-gear-inc.-life-kit-advanced/1.html
or
https://www.rescue-essentials.com/cfak-compact-ifak/
I am not sponsored or employed by either retailer, I just feel it is important to include a link to a reputable source.

If you cannot readily afford an IFAK, or would wish to help fund other people to get an IFAK, consider checking with the IFAK Fund. It is a Mutual Aid group dedicated to ensuring people have access to life-saving resources.
https://twitter.com/ifakfund

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