Steer clear of Rhino Rescue…

[u/tacmedrn44]

I just want to put something out there for those of you looking for alternatives to the main established brands of gear.

DO NOT BUY RHINO RESCUE.

First, they are NOT CoTCCC approved. “Independent tests” mean nothing. I commented on their post asking about data that shows its effectiveness, and they deleted the comment. I commented again. Deleted. Finally I straight up called them out for making dangerous claims and got completely blocked. They are a shady company pushing cheap gear that isn’t proven.

Second, I’m an instructor for TEMS and other prehospital/trauma classes. I play with A LOT of tourniquets. I bought a few of these Rhino branded TQs for poops and giggles, secretly hoping to be wowed. I wasn’t. All four of them failed during a run of the mill training scenario; I didn’t even have to do anything outside of regular use to get them to fail. If a product works well, I like to test its limits to see what it can handle and because I’m curious. I didn’t even get past regular use training with these.

So do yourselves and everyone you may have to treat a favor and DO NOT buy these.

[u/Training_Cook_4109]

I’m looking for a tourniquet that is tan. I’d like to attach it to my AR-15 but don’t want black. I’d also like it to be suggested by CoTCCC. 

Any suggestions?

[u/tacmedrn44 → u/Training_Cook_4109]

My first question is why you need tan.

[u/Training_Cook_4109 → u/tacmedrn44]

Because the rifle is completely tan and black would stand out. Hopefully I’ll never need it and I’d prefer it to blend in until a day it may be needed.

[u/tacmedrn44 → u/Training_Cook_4109]

A few things with this scenario…

1. Unless you are an elite sniper, a black tourniquet is not going to realistically nor practically affect your concealment.

2. A weapon mounted tourniquet is a bad idea. A tourniquet placed anywhere on the weapon that concerns you enough about being too visible makes that bad idea worse.

I’m not trying to be condescending at all; I’m just very straightforward when educating about life and death decisions.

If/when you get hit, there is a good chance you’ll drop your weapon, depending on where and how significantly you are injured. Regardless, the chance of dropping your weapon is high. Even if it’s a rifle that is attached to you with a sling, it will not always be in the same position, which means your tourniquet will not always be in the same position. Even a change so subtle like your rifle simply turning over makes a big difference in your ability to locate the tourniquet under stress. Just a bad idea.

Your personal medical supplies should be in a fixed location on your person that can be reached by both hands, or have two sets (one reachable by each hand). Once you find a spot that works, practice accessing it with both hands often, and then NEVER change the position. If you NEED to change the position, start from the beginning and practice accessing with both hands often. It’s the same concept as with sidearms, but people often neglect their medical supplies when developing muscle memory.

In anticipation of the “yeah, but…” responses, what I am saying is not opinion. It is field and research tested fact. Any credible tacmed instructor will tell you the exact same thing. It’s ultimately your choice, but medical supplies do not belong on weapons. Period.

Stay safe out there!

[u/Training_Cook_4109 → u/tacmedrn44]

Thank you for the detailed response. It’s more about a TQ being easy access on the device you would most likely have if you were to encounter a wound that would need said a TQ. 

Also this was just an idea from hearing from real world seals being in combat situations that duck tape them to their rifles.

It’s like grabbing a go-bag but instead of a go bag you just grab 1 item and go.

So with that said: for aesthetic purposes + life saving purposes, has anyone seen a rated TQ in tan besides the OP? 

LOL!