Stop The Bleed - Official Certification for Pressure, Packing, and applying Tourniquets
Our Stop the Bleed course is designed to empower everyday individuals with the knowledge and confidence to respond quickly and effectively in life-threatening bleeding emergencies—before medical professionals arrive on the scene. This national initiative encourages bystanders to be proactive in saving lives through proper training and access to bleeding control tools.
This program is supported by a broad public-private alliance, originally spearheaded by the U.S. Department of Defense and now backed by a wide range of committed partners.
We collaborate closely with the Stop the Bleed Coalition, the primary nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to bleeding control education and resources. The Coalition provides vital support to certified instructors and organizations by offering tools, training materials, and ongoing assistance.
As part of the broader Stop the Bleed community, we are proud to contribute to this life-saving movement by extending education, awareness, and resources to individuals and groups who share the mission of preparing more people to act with confidence when seconds count.
Upcoming Classes - Click the Links Below to Register
 *all classes are located at 5000 Colley Ave, Norfolk unless otherwise specified
Saturday, June 21 @ 10 am  @ Knight and Pawn 7431 W Broad St, Henrico VA
Saturday, July 26 @ 10 am  @ Knight and Pawn 7431 W Broad St, Henrico VA
Why It Matters
Uncontrolled bleeding is a major cause of preventative deaths. Approximately 40% of trauma-related deaths worldwide are due to bleeding or its consequences, establishing hemorrhage as the most common cause of preventable death in trauma.*
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What You'll Learn:
- Hands-On Tourniquet Use – Learn how to correctly apply tourniquets to stop severe limb bleeding.
- Wound Packing Techniques – Practice packing deep wounds to control internal bleeding.
- Direct Pressure Skills – Master applying firm pressure to wounds as a primary lifesaving method.
- Respond Before EMS Arrives – Gain the confidence to act quickly in critical moments.
- Trusted Curriculum – Backed by the Department of Defense and Stop the Bleed Coalition.
- Ideal for Everyone – No medical background required; open to the general public.
Meet Your Instructor
Dustin Long
- US Air Force Nuclear Security
- Florida Juvenile Corrections
- Private Security
- Private Investigation & Fugitive Recovery
- Red Cross Instructor of First Aid/CPR/AED, First Aid for Severe Trauma, Life-Threatening Bleeding Tourniquet Application and Babysitter Training
- Stop The Bleed Coalition Certified Instructor
- Level 1 Doyle Irish Stick Fighting
- 20+ years Martial Arts Experience: Shorin-Ryu Karate, Shito-Ryu Karate, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Japanese Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai and Combatives
- CrossFit Coaching Certifications including Level 1, Kid’s, Adaptive and Master’s
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