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Under Fire and Under Care: TacMed Instructor — Two Days of Live‑Fire Tactical Medicine in Newton
A 2-day, 20-hour Tactical Medicine (TacMed) instructor course in Newton that combines live-fire range work with hands-on trauma care training to prepare law‑enforcement instructors to treat life‑threatening injuries under duress.
Under Fire and Under Care: TacMed Instructor — Two Days of Live‑Fire Tactical Medicine in Newton.
Set in Newton, Iowa, the TacMed Instructor workshop is an intensive two‑day, 20‑hour training designed for law‑enforcement instructors. The curriculum marries classroom medicine with live‑fire range exercises, training participants to perform rapid patient assessment and to treat catastrophic injuries while operating under direct pressure.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A complete TacMed curriculum from hemorrhage control to airway support
The classroom module covers mental preparation, hemorrhage control, tourniquet and wound‑packing techniques, hemostatic agents, chest trauma (tension pneumothorax and sucking chest wound), and airway support, with ample hands‑on practice applying dressings and tourniquets.
Live‑fire drills paired with one‑handed medical responses
Students move from classroom work to live‑fire skills that include advanced one‑handed shooting, weapon manipulations, fighting from the ground, shooting from prone and supine positions, and practicing one‑hand tourniquet application during stress drills.
Teach‑backs, scoring, and conditional certification
Day two requires participants to prepare and deliver teach‑backs on assigned subjects and to meet minimum standards on scored shooting drills; successful candidates receive course materials and TECC guidelines, but attendance alone does not guarantee certification.
What the day feels like
What the two days feel like
Expect a compact, hands‑on tempo: day one orients you to the medical module with repeated practical drills; day two pushes those skills into the live‑fire environment where students teach back assigned topics, perform under scoring standards, and integrate rapid casualty care with tactical movement.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a 2‑day, 20‑hour workshop; one scheduled Newton offering is August 18–19, 2025 (other dates and locations are listed separately).
Bring eye and ear protection; a semi‑automatic pistol with a ledge for slide manipulation, 2–3 magazines, a serviceable holster and magazine pouches, 500 rounds of factory new practice ammunition, 5 dummy rounds, sack lunch and water, weather‑appropriate dress and headwear, note‑taking materials, and a thumb drive.
Operator contact details and payment instructions are provided by the operator; contact Aaron Guzman via [email protected] if paying by check.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the TacMed Instructor course?
The course is a two‑day, 20‑hour class.
When is the Newton offering scheduled?
One scheduled Newton offering is August 18–19, 2025.
Does the course include live‑fire training?
Yes — the curriculum includes a live‑fire portion with advanced one‑handed shooting, weapon manipulations, shooting from prone/supine positions, fighting from the ground, and rescue tactics under fire.
What equipment and ammunition do I need to bring?
Bring eye and ear protection, a semi‑automatic pistol with a ledge, 2–3 magazines, a serviceable holster and magazine pouches, 500 rounds of factory new practice ammunition, 5 dummy rounds, weather‑appropriate clothing, sack lunch and water, note‑taking materials, and a thumb drive.
Is certification guaranteed upon attendance?
No — attendance does not guarantee certification; students must meet minimum standards on scored shooting drills and teach‑backs to qualify for certification and receive course materials.
Who do I contact about paying with a check?
Contact Aaron Guzman at [email protected] if you plan to pay by check.