Shaw Strategies

05/21/2026

We got a new chicken a few days ago and she’s cooler than all the other chickens. They’re all “mean girling” her now.

05/16/2026

I’m coaching a group of guys in preparation for Tactical Games this fall. We’re all heading Ohio to compete and suffer together, so we’re getting ready by embracing the suck.

TacticalGames

05/14/2026

Tag a homie who backs a trailer like a boss.

04/25/2026

Contrary to what some believe, quality training to respond to medical and trauma emergencies does not start and stop with a magical tourniquet. If you’re serious about becoming a major factor in the wellbeing and survivability of those around you in a wide variety of emergencies, enroll in my online Medical Emergency Course and start today.

02/26/2026

Defensive Handgun | Conway, AR
Sat, Mar 14 at S7. Sign up.

01/29/2026

If you’re the kind of man or woman who steps up in an emergency to help others, download my free On-Scene Responder Pocket Guide. To make a laminated reference card covering bleeding control, airway management, vital signs, and shock recognition. Perfect for your vehicle or first aid kit.
Get it free: https://www.shawstrat.com/pocket-guide

01/29/2026

After responding to hundreds of emergencies as a firefighter/EMT, I've learned the difference between someone surviving or not isn't luck—it's training.

Bleeding Control Course - $25
Learn tourniquet application, wound packing, occlusive dressings, and direct pressure in 90 minutes. Stop life-threatening bleeding until help arrives.

Built for parents, teachers, volunteers—anyone who refuses to be helpless when it counts.

Start training today.

Q: Do I need medical experience to take these courses? A: No. These online short medical courses are designed for complete beginners. If you can follow step-by-step instructions, you can learn these skills.

01/25/2026

You’re never too old for fun in the snow.

01/25/2026

The difference between someone surviving or not isn't luck—it's training.
Two new online courses just launched:
• Bleeding Control - Learn tourniquets, direct pressure, and wound packing in under 90 minutes. Stop life-threatening bleeding until help arrives.
• Medical Emergency Response - Complete training to respond with confidence. Bleeding control, airway management, vital signs, and recognizing emergencies.

Built for parents, teachers, volunteers—anyone who refuses to be helpless when it counts.
You can't control when an emergency happens. But you can control whether you're ready.
Start training today from home.

Online courses that teach civilians preparedness and medical emergency skills. Stop bleeding, manage airways, prevent shock. Be ready when seconds matter.

12/09/2025

Late last year I lost access to the Team Whimsy page, so I moved it here temporarily in order to post about the work we were doing for people in need and to get some help. That work hasn’t stopped, but we have enjoyed a relatively low frequency of natural disasters this past tornado and hurricane season in our response area. This page will continue to support that mission.