Armed Citizen
Trauma Response
You carry to protect life. Now train to save it — with the same hemorrhage control skills used by U.S. military personnel, in two hours.
Overview
You have a gun.
Do you have a tourniquet?
The TimberRaven Armed Citizen Trauma Response™ Certification is a focused, two-hour classroom clinic built around one objective: stopping life-threatening bleeding before EMS arrives. Using military-grade TCCC training props and TrueClot™ bleed simulators, every student leaves with hands-on reps in tourniquet application, hemostatic wound packing, and pressure dressing technique — applied both in good light and in the dark.
This isn't a lecture. It's a skills block. You'll apply every technique multiple times with your hands on equipment that performs like the real thing — because when the moment comes, you won't have time to remember a slide deck.
Why TimberRaven
Not your standard
first-aid class
Most civilian first-aid courses are built around urban emergencies with fast EMS response. Armed citizens operate in a different threat environment. This course is built around that reality.
Military-Grade Training Props
We use the same TCCC props used in DoD pre-deployment training — not bargain-bin mannequins. The tactile feedback is the point.
TrueClot™ Bleed Simulators
TrueClot™ simulates real hemorrhage and inoculates students to the psychological reality of warm, pulsing blood. Students feel the resistance, the urgency, and the feedback that matters — before the moment that does.
Light and Dark Skills Blocks
Emergencies don't wait for good lighting. Students apply every skill in a well-lit environment first, then repeat in low-light conditions — because that's when it counts.
DoD-Standard Technique
Every skill is taught to the same standard used by U.S. military personnel. No improvisation, no shortcuts — just the protocol that works.
Small Groups Only
Eight students maximum. Every student gets hands-on reps with the instructor in the room. Nobody watches from the back.
Two Credentials, Two Hours
DoD-endorsed Stop The Bleed™ certification and your TR Armed Citizen Trauma Response™ credential — before you leave the building.
Format
Two hours.
Three skills. One kit.
No online prereq. No homework. Show up, work, leave credentialed.
Tourniquet Application
DoD-standard placement, tightening, and time-marking on limb wounds — applied in light and in the dark.
Hemostatic Wound Packing
Deep cavity packing with TrueClot™ simulators — the closest thing to the real skill without an actual wound.
Pressure Dressing
Israeli bandage technique, improvised dressing, junctional and extremity wound management.
Light & dark skills blocks. Every student applies all three techniques in normal lighting first, then repeats the capstone scenario in a low-light environment. Emergencies don't come with good lighting — your training shouldn't either.
Clinic Outline
Clinic at a glance
Times are approximate — your instructor sets the pace based on group progress.
Credentials
What you walk away with
Two certifications and hands-on reps in two hours. The skills stay with you.
Nationally recognized hemorrhage control certification — DoD-endorsed and accepted by emergency services, employers, and institutions nationwide.
TimberRaven credential issued upon successful completion of all three skill blocks and the low-light capstone scenario.
Who Should Attend
Who this is for
If you've accepted responsibility for your own safety — and the safety of the people around you — you belong in this course.
No prior medical training required. This is a skills-based clinic, not an academic course. The protocol is designed to work under stress — with or without emergency services on the way.
What Comes Next
Ready to go further?
Armed Citizen Trauma Response™ covers the most critical skill. Students who want a complete field medicine foundation have a clear next step.
Next Step
Backcountry First-Aid 101
Full-day field clinic covering the complete MARCH protocol, CPR certification, SAR communication, and common backcountry injury management. The natural progression from hemorrhage control fundamentals into comprehensive field medicine.
Format
1-day field clinic + online prep
Certifications
CPR Total, Stop The Bleed™, TR FA101
Price
$159 per student
Our Guarantee
You're covered.
No matter what.
TimberRaven clinics are intentionally immersive and visceral — that's by design. Stress inoculation requires exposure. But we never leave a student behind, and we never take your money if the experience isn't right for you.
Full Refund — No Questions Asked
If at any point during the clinic you feel you cannot or do not wish to continue, we will issue a full refund on the spot. Your comfort and safety come first — always.
Dedicated 1:1 Instructor Support
We make every effort to help every student succeed and earn their certification. If you're struggling, your instructor will work with you directly — privately, patiently, and without judgment.
Free Return Session Voucher
In the rare event a student is unable to complete the final scenario exams, we issue a complimentary voucher to return at no charge — when you're ready, on your timeline.
FAQ
Common questions
No. The course covers hemorrhage control skills, not firearms. The "armed citizen" designation reflects the audience this course is designed for — people who have accepted personal responsibility for their own safety and that of others around them.
None required. The skills are protocol-driven and built for people with no medical training. If you can follow three steps under pressure, you can do this.
Nothing but yourself. The classroom is equipped with all training props, simulators, and materials.
Yes. Private group sessions are available for groups up to 8. We can run the clinic at Tactical Penguin or, in some cases, bring the training to you. Contact us to discuss.
This course is not a CPR course. It is a focused hemorrhage control clinic built around the single most preventable cause of death in traumatic injuries — uncontrolled bleeding. The skills are faster to learn, more immediately applicable, and more likely to be the skills you actually need in a self-defense or public emergency scenario.
TimberRaven clinics are intentionally immersive. If at any point you feel you cannot or do not wish to continue, we will issue a full refund — no questions asked. If you're struggling with the material, your instructor will provide dedicated 1:1 support to help you succeed. In the rare event you are unable to complete the final scenario exams, we'll issue a voucher for a complimentary return session so you can come back when you're ready.
Seats go fast. Capped at 8 students for hands-on rep quality. Reserve yours now.
What's Included
- 2-hour hands-on classroom clinic
- Military-grade TCCC training props
- TrueClot™ bleed simulator practicals
- DoD Stop The Bleed™ certification
- TR Armed Citizen Trauma Response™ credential
Reserve Your Spot
Sessions rotate across 5 Tactical Penguin locations in Utah. Contact us for current availability or to schedule a private group session.
Check AvailabilityPrivate Group?
Shooting clubs, range memberships, corporate teams, and groups up to 8 — we'll schedule around you.
info@timberraven.comLocation
Tactical Penguin Ranges
5 classroom locations across Utah