PHILADELPHIA, PA — In honor of National Stop the Bleed Month this May, Penn Tactical Solutions is offering a limited number of free “Stop the Bleed” courses to organizations across the Philadelphia region, with a special focus on underserved and high-risk neighborhoods. These lifesaving classes are designed to empower everyday citizens with the skills to control bleeding and save lives in the crucial moments before emergency responders arrive.

National Stop the Bleed Month is a nationwide awareness campaign launched to combat one of the leading causes of preventable death: uncontrolled bleeding. Held each May, the campaign encourages individuals regardless of background or medical experience to learn how to identify and stop life-threatening bleeding using direct pressure, wound-packing, and tourniquets. In trauma situations such as accidents, violent incidents, or disasters, victims can bleed to death in under five minutes, making immediate intervention critical.

“As a company rooted in emergency response, we believe that access to lifesaving skills shouldn't depend on zip code or budget,” said Craig Hall, Founder of Penn Tactical Solutions. “We’re focusing this initiative on communities that historically have fewer resources for emergency training, because everyone deserves the chance to save a life.”

The free classes will be available to schools, community groups, faith-based organizations, and nonprofits especially those serving disadvantaged or high-crime areas in the Philadelphia region. Each hands-on course teaches:

• How to identify life-threatening bleeding

• Techniques for applying pressure and packing wounds

• Safe and effective use of tourniquets

• Real-world scenarios to build confidence under pressure

  
  

Penn Tactical Solutions will prioritize course availability based on community need, organizational reach, and the number of individuals impacted. Organizations interested in hosting a training session are encouraged to apply early due to limited availability.

Who Should Apply:

• Community centers and youth organizations

• Public schools and after-school programs

• Churches, mosques, and faith-based nonprofits

• Grassroots groups in underserved neighborhoods

• Local businesses and civic groups seeking safety training

  
  

For more information or to request a course, visit www.penntacticalsolutions/outreach or email info@penntacticalsolutions.com.

About Penn Tactical Solutions

Based in Philadelphia, Penn Tactical Solutions is a veteran-owned business specializing in tactical medical training, lifesaving equipment, and emergency preparedness services. As a certified COSTARS vendor, the company partners with public safety agencies, schools, and communities to build real-world readiness especially in areas that need it most.