Category Archives: Civil Unrest

Survival Medicine Podcast: Civil Unrest, Body Armor, Faraday, Bone Bruises

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Amy Alton[Read More]

Video: Body Armor Basics

With its recent mention in the news as protective gear for a Secret Service agent,[Read More]

Body Armor for the Prepared Citizen

We often discuss how to treat wounds caused by bullets or knives, but rarely talk[Read More]

Independence Day Fireworks Safety

Independence Day is coming up, and many proud Americans will be celebrating with fireworks. An[Read More]

Video Podcast: Civil Unrest, Invasive Species, Agroterror, More

  In this special video version of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and[Read More]

Surviving Civil Unrest

  The news is awash with protests in different cities regarding immigration, the MIddle East,[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Agroterrorism, Riot Safety, Ear Issues, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe Alton and Nurse Practitioner Amy[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Ballistic Trauma, Body Armor, Giardia, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast with Joe Alton MD and Nurse Practitioner[Read More]

MASCALs, Part 3

Last time, we described a mass casualty incident (MASCALs) where 20 people were victims of[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Riot Survival, Shark Attack, Suture Materials, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Dr. Joe and Nurse Amy Alton discuss[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Bleeding, Ticks and Lyme, Herbal Meds, Dental, More

In this extended episode of the Survival Medicine Podcast, Joe Alton, MD, FACS, FACOG, and[Read More]

Video: Multiple Casualty Kits with Nurse Amy

In an active shooter or similar event in a workplace, church, or other location, you[Read More]

When A Shooter Targets A Crowd

Originally published at Americanthinker.com On July 4th, 2022, parade spectators in Highland Park, Illinois were[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Tourniquet Principles

Recently, Dr. Alton was asked to write an article on tourniquets for the highly popular Survivor’s Edge[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Tear Gas, Suture Needles, Second Waves, More

If you’re reading the headlines, you’re probably hearing that, as the country slowly reopens, we’re[Read More]

Suture Basics For The Off-Grid Medic: Needles

In my recent article “Suture Basics For The Off-Grid Medic “,  I gave some thoughts[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Second Waves, COVID Fatigue

In the news, COVID-19 cases are again on the rise as a second wave of[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Riots, COVID, T. Blackmore of “Antigenic Shift”

The Altons are happy to welcome author Terry Blackmore of the Pandemic Series, the first[Read More]

Video: Safety In Riot Settings

As Free Speech advocates, we support the people’s right to protest and make their opinions[Read More]

Survival Medicine Podcast: Riot Safety, Suture Choices

As Free Speech advocates, we support the people’s right to protest and make their opinions heard.[Read More]

Civil Unrest Safety

As a Free Speech advocate, I support the people’s right to protest and make their[Read More]

Video: “Maxi-Pads” As Survival Bandage?

A while ago I gave my opinion on the persistent notion that tampons, the feminine[Read More]

Health Workers In Areas Of Conflict

Health Care Workers in Areas of Armed Conflict I’ve written in the past about the[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: How Many Antibiotics, Shooter Events, Hangnails, More

SURVIVAL MEDICINE HOUR PODCAST A gunman opened fire inside an Aurora manufacturing plant on Friday,[Read More]

Active Shooter Events

ACTIVE SHOOTER EVENTS A 28-year-old gunman opened fire on a crowd, killing 11 patrons and[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Church Safety, Rehydration Salts, Pregnancy Issues Off Grid

Joe and Amy Alton are concerned about natural disasters, but man-made mass casualties can be[Read More]

Survival Medicine Hour: Blood Clotters, Wound Closure, More

In this episode of the Survival Medicine Hour, Joe and Amy Alton, aka Dr. Bones[Read More]

13 Tips on Surviving a Protest

As a Free Speech advocate, I support the people’s right to protest and make their[Read More]