CCW Holder and the Emergency Bag

As we should already know being a CCW holder in the Caribbean comes with a special set of circumstances. The dynamics of gun ownership is similar to being accosted by a pottong, (an angry stray dog) in the middle of the street with no means of escape. But with every circumstance there is a solution. Solutions that can make a persons life a little easier. Every advantage counts, and as such every firearm owner whether living in the Caribbean or not should put themselves in a position to be successful, one of the best ways to do so is through preparation which leads me to the concept of the emergency bag.

The concept of an emergency kit or emergency bag is not a new one. The idea came about many centuries ago from the time mankind conceptualized the need to be prepared. However the concept was formalized by what we would consider in today’s terms as the “first responder”. As the scientific study of natural disasters and emergencies became mainstream mankind developed the concept of emergency supplies geared towards sustaining survivability for a short period of time. This concept evolved over the course of time, and we developed a better understanding of natural disasters and its effect on human survival. As technology improved so did our understanding of natural occurrences and ultimately the human response to such disasters.

Emanating from the concept of the emergency kit came the birth of the “Individual emergency/go bag”. An individual emergency bag checks some of the boxes as an emergency kit generally designed for a natural disaster, except it is adjusted to suit the specific needs of a particular person based on their individual requirements for sustainability. The emergency bag became very popular among urban survivalist, law enforcement, military, CCW holders and even the general public. After major disasters such as 911 and the eruption of the Soufriere Hills Volcano In Montserraat. The emergency bag evolved to include the ifak (individual first aid kit). This piece of personal gear has proven its usefulness on many occasions and has cemented itself in modern personal care and survival.

In military and law enforcement applications the emergency system is further divided into three or more levels. The first level being of a more personal nature strictly tailored to supplement the specific survival needs of the individual and generally comprises of medication,communication, and food among other things that can be carried on the person with tremendous ease. The second level would include the first level kit along with other items such as an IFAK, hydration, minimum items of clothing and simple tools usually carried in an inconspicuous backpack for ease of functionality and mobility. The third level would generally be a much larger bag consisting of much more items that may include several change of clothing, items for hygiene, PPE, and other general items, this bag is usually carried in a vehicle.

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An emergency bag can only enhance an individuals survivability in today’s uncertain world. The threat of natural and man made emergencies are more anticipated than ever before. With these obvious expectations it would be prudent for any person to perceive the importance of keeping such an item. Success favors the prepared, although you cannot prepare for every circumstance it is far better to be prepared for some than for non at all. At Hubris Tactical we prepare our clients for most disasters through our urban survival program. We tailor our courses to meet their specific needs based on lifestyle, location, and function. Register for our survival program at hubristactical.org for a personalized consultation on how to better prepare yourself for emergencies.