Range Emergency Trauma & Stop the Bleed Guide
ਰੇਂਜ ਸੁਰੱਖਿਆ, ਐਮਰਜੈਂਸੀ ਮੁੱਢਲੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਜਾਨ ਬਚਾਉਣ ਦੇ ਨਿਯਮ
A person can bleed to death from an arterial wound in less than 3 minutes—long before emergency services arrive. True marksmanship responsibility demands the skills and equipment to preserve life.
Medical Disclaimer & Limitation of Liability
Educational Reference OnlyNot Medical Advice: The educational content, illustrations, techniques, and checklists published on this page are provided exclusively for general informational and public safety awareness. They do not constitute official medical advice, professional emergency diagnosis, or physician-directed clinical instructions. In any life-threatening emergency or firearm trauma incident, always dial 911 or activate emergency medical services immediately.
Limitation of Liability: The Sikh Rifle and Pistol Association (SikhRPA), including its board of directors, officers, certified safety instructors, and volunteers, expressly disclaims all legal liability and responsibility for any injury, adverse outcome, complication, physical harm, or death arising directly or indirectly from the use, application, or misapplication of any techniques or supplies described herein. First-aid intervention is voluntary, and individuals are strongly encouraged to complete formal, in-person hands-on training through accredited organizations such as the American College of Surgeons (ACS) Stop the Bleed® program or the American Red Cross.
Ensure Safety & Call 911
ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਰੇਂਜ ਖਾਲੀ ਕਰੋ ਅਤੇ ੯੧੧ ਮਿਲਾਓ
Call a loud "CEASE FIRE!". Unload all firearms. Ensure the shooter and surroundings are safe before approaching the patient.
Find the Source of Bleeding
ਖੂਨ ਵਹਿਣ ਵਾਲੀ ਥਾਂ ਦੀ ਜਾਂਚ ਕਰੋ
Expose the wound. Cut or tear clothing. Identify arterial spurting, pooling blood, or clothing soaked in blood.
Compress: Pressure or Tourniquet
ਦਬਾਓ: ਟੂਰਨੀਕੇਟ ਜਾਂ ਗੌਜ਼ ਨਾਲ ਪੈਕਿੰਗ
Arms & legs: Apply a tourniquet 2-3 inches above the wound. Neck, groin, armpit: Pack firmly with gauze and hold continuous bodyweight pressure.
Tourniquet Application (CAT Gen 7 / SOFTT-W)
ਟੂਰਨੀਕੇਟ ਲਗਾਉਣ ਦੇ ੪ ਲਾਜ਼ਮੀ ਨਿਯਮ
Place 2–3 inches above the bleeding site. If in doubt or under extreme duress, place it "high and tight" on the limb (highest point on the arm or thigh).
ਜ਼ਖ਼ਮ ਤੋਂ ੨-੩ ਇੰਚ ਉੱਪਰ ਲਗਾਓ। ਜੇ ਸ਼ੱਕ ਹੋਵੇ, ਤਾਂ ਪੱਟ ਜਾਂ ਬਾਂਹ ਦੇ ਸਭ ਤੋਂ ਉੱਚੇ ਹਿੱਸੇ 'ਤੇ ਲਗਾਓ। ਕਦੇ ਵੀ ਗੋਡੇ ਜਾਂ ਕੂਹਣੀ ਦੇ ਜੋੜ ਉੱਤੇ ਨਾ ਲਗਾਓ।
Pull the strap as tight as humanly possible before engaging the windlass rod. There should not be room to slide three fingers underneath.
ਰੌਡ ਘੁਮਾਉਣ ਤੋਂ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਬੈਲਟ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰੀ ਤਾਕਤ ਨਾਲ ਖਿੱਚ ਕੇ ਕੱਸੋ। ਢਿੱਲੀ ਬੈਲਟ ਕੰਮ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰੇਗੀ।
Twist until the bright red spurting completely stops and the distal pulse disappears. Lock the windlass in the clip. It will be painful; reassure the patient.
ਰੌਡ ਨੂੰ ਉਦੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਘੁਮਾਓ ਜਦੋਂ ਤੱਕ ਖੂਨ ਵਹਿਣਾ ਬਿਲਕੁਲ ਬੰਦ ਨਾ ਹੋ ਜਾਵੇ। ਫਿਰ ਰੌਡ ਨੂੰ ਲਾਕ ਕਰੋ।
Write the exact time (e.g. T: 14:15) on the white Velcro strap. NEVER loosen or take off a tourniquet once placed; only emergency physicians can safely remove it.
ਟੂਰਨੀਕੇਟ ਉੱਤੇ ਸਮਾਂ ਜ਼ਰੂਰ ਲਿਖੋ (ਜਿਵੇਂ 2:15 PM)। ਇਸਨੂੰ ਕਦੇ ਵੀ ਖੁਦ ਢਿੱਲਾ ਨਾ ਕਰੋ। ਸਿਰਫ਼ ਹਸਪਤਾਲ ਵਿੱਚ ਡਾਕਟਰ ਹੀ ਇਸਨੂੰ ਖੋਲ੍ਹਣਗੇ।
If the first tourniquet does not completely stop the bleeding, apply a second tourniquet directly above the first one (closer to the torso).
Warning: Counterfeit tourniquets from generic online sellers break under stress. Only use authentic CoTCCC-approved brands (CAT, SOFTT-W, SAM XT).
Interactive Range Bag IFAK Auditor
ਰੇਂਜ ਬੈਗ ਟਰਾਮਾ ਕਿੱਟ ਚੈੱਕਲਿਸਟ (IFAK Checklist)
An Individual First Aid Kit (IFAK) must be mounted on the outside of your range bag or kept within arm's reach. Check off what you have packed today:
Emergency 911 Remote Range Script Generator
ਦੂਰ-ਦੁਰਾਡੇ ਰੇਂਜਾਂ 'ਤੇ ਐਮਰਜੈਂਸੀ ੯੧੧ ਕਾਲ ਕਰਨ ਦਾ ਤਰੀਕਾ
Many Northern and Central California outdoor ranges or BLM public lands have no physical street address or gate sign. Emergency dispatchers need exact GPS coordinates and landing zone details for life-flight helicopters:
💡 Pro-tip: Assign one person to meet the ambulance at the main highway entrance gate to guide emergency crews directly to the firing lane.
Does Your Gurdwara or Community Center Have a Wall-Mounted Bleeding Control Kit?
ਗੁਰਦੁਆਰਾ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਵਿੱਚ ਐਮਰਜੈਂਸੀ ਬਲੀਡਿੰਗ ਕੰਟਰੋਲ ਕਿੱਟ ਲਗਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ
SikhRPA assists temple management committees across California with installing public-access trauma cabinets, training Sevadaars on tourniquets and CPR, and providing free bilingual guides.