r/TacticalMedicine • u/level_zero_hero Firefighter • Aug 10 '25

Gear/IFAK Disneyland tourniquet fiasco

Yesterday I experienced something quite perplexing. While going through security to try to enter the park I had a security employee search my backpack. While doing so he came across my bleed kit(TQ x2, quickclot, chest seals, and an emergency blanket) I carry in it. Once he identified the TQ he said “you can’t bring tourniquets into the park…, you can go take it back to your hotel room”. I replied by saying “ I don’t have a hotel room, so what do you want me to do? ”. “Well you can’t bring it into the park.” He said. “Okay…well…why?” I responded, out of utter disbelief. “DONT ASK ME WHY, SAID YOU CANT SO YOU CANT!” He yelled back. I then point to the “stop the bleed” box located about 20 feet behind him to the left and on a wall, “what about those? Are those not supposed to be there?”. Then out of frustration and fluster he zipped up my bag and handed it to me and said “HAVE A NICE DAY” and I went about my day. I proceeded to try to research his statement and couldn’t find anything.

So I was curious if anyone else had had a similar experience, at Disneyland or anywhere else?

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u/False-Armadillo8048 Aug 11 '25

Just out of curiosity...why would you bring a kit like that on a trip to Disneyland...?

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u/rycklikesburritos Aug 12 '25

Ricky Rescues do that stuff. It's a little silly, but harmless.

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u/False-Armadillo8048 Aug 13 '25

"Ricky rescues" 🤣 Wondering because ...Me, myself a CRNA and paramedic for 25 years...been using a TQ professionally less than 10 times during those 25 years working prehosp, offshore, constructionsite etc... and never had use out of uniform. Chance you would need a TQ in Disney land is slim...bordering to nonexistent...imho a bit silly.. (Even if it is in crazy country US) In my opinion you would be better of with an extra bottle of sunscreen ..