What is up with all those mom 'n pop tactical gear stores????

I am so tired of seeing all these internet stores touting themselves as the best tactical gear sites. I have been on each and every one of them and most of them are a joke. You know that most of these 'tactical gear' sites are actually some guy either working out his basement (or more like his mother's basement because he's a total loser and can't afford to get a place of his own) or his tiny apartment bedroom.

It's super easy to tell the big boys from the wannabe tactical gear sites. Here are some really simple ways...

First, check out the About Us section. If there is just a PO box or a street address but no phone number, that's the first clue. Is the only way to contact the company is via an email address?And if a phone number is listed, is the phone number a toll-free number?? A toll free telephone number usually starts with 800 or 866, etc. Little wannabees cannot afford to pay for the customer's call. Therefore, the customer will rack up the phone bill calling this basement dwelling site.

Second, check out the products and the brands. Yes...everyone and his mother (including the guy living in the basement who has his mom 'working' for him) is selling 5.11 tactical products. But how do you know who's better than whom? Another easy way to check...Does the tactical gear site sell every single item of that brand? And does this site offer special deals along with the product? For example, buy a pair of 511 tactical pants and get a free belt, or buy a 5.11 tactical shirt and get something else for free or discounted. Only the big tactical gear sites can afford to offer special deals to their customers.

Third, one sure fire way to know (yes...a play on words for those who know) if the site is the real McCoy...does it sell the Surefire Flashlight brand? Why is this important? Because the Surefire company only allows reputable sites to carry their brand. They inspect and check each and every one of their dealers so there is no mom n' pop, fly by nite site carrying the surefire flashlight brand. And if this site does carry surefire flashlights, does it carry only a handful of the models or does it carry the entire product line for the entire brand? It's easy for someone to buy a surefire flash light on ebay or through a yard sale and stick the product on their site. But unless they have Surefire's approval, they will be unable to carry anything else.

Finally, a good tactical site will have lots of information about the tactical world. Look at the customer photos and videos. Look at the wealth of knowledge of the pages. Look at the variety of brands and how many products are listed for each brand. And make sure to contact the customer service people. If you get a home recording as your answer, you know you've called little Timmy who's playing 'pretend big man' down in his mommy's basement!

You want urban? You want outdoor? You want tactical? Then get a pair of THESE BOOTS!!!

For the tactical operator, the warrior, the paintball expert, the hiking, camping and fishing dad, this is the boot for you. These 511 tactical HRT urban waterproof boots are a must-have for all your indoor and outdoor activities!

5.11 Tactical HRT Urban Boot Description:

Sympatex® waterproof-breathable membrane
Bloodborne pathogen resistant
Full grain leather and 1200D nylon upper
Antibacterial and moisture-wicking lining
Armortex® heel
Tactical stcky-rubber toe
Shock Mitigation System™
Oil and slip resistant, quite outsole
Open cell foam cushioning
Cushioning insole foam
Dual density Polyou® cushioning
Hypertext® lasting board
Non metallic Shank
Injection molded Phylon midsole
Semi-rigid heel and toe reinforcement
Available in wide widths

The 5.11 HRT Urban Boots is the LE choice for urban tactical duties. The USA full-grain leather and 1200D nylon upper is comfortable and durable. These urban tactical boots come with a Sympatex® waterproof-breathable membrane and an antibacterial and moisture-wicking lining which will keep your feet comfortable and dry. You’ll also be protected from the hidden dangers of bloodborne pathogens. Designed to be fast, lightweight and responsive, the 5.11 Tactical HRT Urban Boots incorporates cutting-edge design features, traditional construction processes for proven durability and a great value. The tactical sticky-rubber toe gives you extra traction when climbing. Every urban boots in our line includes our trademark Shock Mitigation System™ which combines construction components to offer you the ultimate in support for high impact activity.

The 5.11 Shock Mitigation System™ is lightweight with superior compression and rebound resulting in comfort, stability and optimal SPEED.

Functionality:
The 5.11 Tactical HRT Urban Boots is designed for true tactical operations. The tactical sticky-rubber toe gives the urban boots a neat clean and professional look but provides you with the traction you need in any environment. You can wear these urban boots right out of the box with no break in period. You’ll feel like you are wearing running shoes because we designed these urban boots to be fast. The oil and slip resistant, quiet outsole allows you to move quietly in any tactical situation, even on wet surfaces.

Quality:
The 5.11 HRT Urban Boot is guaranteed against defects in workmanship and materials so you can count on these urban boots performing as well as you do. Designed by tactical operators for tactical operators, these urban boots will meet your needs in the most difficult environments.

Hardware:
The hardware on the 511 Tactical HRT Urban Boot is built to last. Our shoelaces are anti-static, anti-snag, have plasteel lace tips, and are extra tough. The eyelets of the urban boots hold tight and will perform no matter what the work conditions. The oil and slip resistant, quiet outsole is durable and functional, allowing you to move with stealth and confidence in any situation.

Value:
The 5.11 HRT Urban Boot is an exceptional value for tactical operations. With features found in urban boots often twice the price, these urban boots will be your tactical operations footwear of choice as soon as you put them to use.

Tactical tools for the tactical industry!

Tactical tools and entry kits for the tactical industry are the first choice for tactical operators. The Blackhawk Tactical Entry Kit #1 combines the expert breacher’s ram of choice, the non-sparking, electrically non-conductive Monoshock, with the non-sparking, electrically non-conductive Hallagan Tool and the drop-forged, electrically non-conductive ThunderSledge. All the following tactical tools are electrically non-conductive to 100,000 volts AC. The perfect kit for standard tactical entries.

DE-MS MONOSHOCK RAM
The flagship of the Dynamic Entry tool line
Expert breacher's ram of choice
Non-sparking and electrically non-conductive to 100,000 volts AC
Semi-flex handle system absorbs most of the impact stress
Unique design allows for maximum force from a lighter weight tool

DE-TS THUNDERSLEDGE
Features electrically non-conductive, Sure-Grip handle system
Handles will not absorb glass shards and are self-extinguishing
Drop forged, high carbon steel heads

DE-HT HALLAGAN TOOL
Is both non-sparking and electrically non-conductive
Features a fork and horn end for prying and breaching
Handles will not absorb glass shards and are self-extinguishing

Surefire Flashlights does it again...WITH A TACTICAL PEN!!!

EWP-01

The SureFire Pen is a new addition to the ever-growing SureFire family—and it fits in perfectly. It boasts a rugged aerospace-grade aluminum body that's Mil-Spec Type III hard anodized like many of its brothers; and it's perfectly balanced for writing. This bold, retractable SureFire Pen is appointed with virtually indestructible, tumbled-polished stainless steel on the tip, pocket clip, and the tailcap which features a smooth, rounded window breaker that's always ready for emergency use and won't snag clothing. And it writes like a dream.

The Surefire pen comes standard with a high-performance Schmidt® Technology easyFLOW ink cartridge, which is all about performance, but the pen is fully adjustable too; you can use nearly any ink cartridge (between 3.875 and 4.25" long) with a simple adjustment. Smooth writing performance, elegant yet bold design, and it breaks glass in an emergency. What more could you want from this latest member of the SureFire family?


FEATURES;

*Rugged aerospace-grade aluminum body
*Aluminum body hard anodized to military specifications
*Virtually indestructible pocket clip with SureFire logo
*Smooth, tough window breaker tailcap for emergency use
*Schmidt ink cartridge flows effortlessly
*Pen adjusts to accept most ink cartridges
*Ink tip retracts into body; no cap to lose
*Made in the U.S.A. with imported ink cartridge

Blackhawk HellStorm Advanced Tactical Knee Pads

The Blackhawk HellStorm Advanced Tactical Knee Pads V.2 provide excellent elbow protection in a lightweight and durable parcel. Its non-slip, flexible, and contoured interior ledge design prevents the pads from slipping. Blackhawk HellStorm Advanced Tactical Elbow Pads also contain foam padding which provides for outstanding shock resistance as well as averting water absorption. Blackhawk HellStorm Advanced Tactical Knee Pads V.2 also include new flex cap designs to allow for maximum flexibility.

Specifications:
New dual injection-molded flex cap design allows maximum flexibility for ease of movement and comfort.
Minimizes gap between the bottom of the cap and nylon carrier when flexed.
Padded side extensions for comfort and improved strap positioning.
Contoured interior ledge secures pad positioning.
600 Denier nylon shell.
Closed-cell foam padding provides excellent shock resistance and prevents water absorption.
Adjustable hook and loop elastic straps.

Danner Rain Forest Work Boots

You cannot go wrong with best-selling Rain Forest work boot. It’s the ultimate all-purpose boot that’s made in the USA. 200 grams of Thinsulate Insulation provides warmth, GORE-TEX® lining offers the ultimate in waterproof, breathable protection and full-grain leather supplies rugged durability. Stitchdown construction guarantees a wider platform for greater stability and support underfoot.

DANNER RAIN FOREST WORK BOOT FEATURES:

Made in the USA.
GORE-TEX® lining for the ultimate in comfortable, breathable waterproof protection
Vibram® 132 Montana outsole features lugs that are angled to provide substantial support whether ascending and descending. The center lugs combined with the unique Vibram® rubber compound provide maximum traction on wet and dry surfaces.
200 grams of Thinsulate™ Insulation offer lightweight warmth for those needing protection in cold climates.
Stitchdown construction provides a wider platform for increased stability underfoot.
Rich, full-grain leather offers waterproof protection and rugged durability.
Triple-stitching with hyper-strong thread ensures durability.
8" of protection.
Available in Men’s and Women’s sizing.
75 oz.

Blackhawk Gladius Flashlight - new low price!

The Blackhawk Gladius Flashlight is quite possibly the most innovative handheld tactical illumination tool to arrive on the scene.

This is a 6 volt, lithium battery powered, high-output LED, highly water resistant, aluminum bodied, illumination tool designed primarily for handheld use, but robust enough for weapon mounted applications. The Gladius is designed from the ground up to be immersed into the realities of close quarter conflict and should significantly enhance the capabilities of those operating in low light environments.The body design allows for a variety of handgun flashlight technical applications.

It features an excellent center of gravity and the end user will appreciate the well-placed anti-roll/retention flares. This light will not slip in your hand during stressful situations; it just feels right. At the heart of this fighting tool is a robust electronics package that can only be described as REVOLUTIONARY. The light features a patent pending multifunction tailcap that allows the operator to quickly select various modes including: Momentary Switching, Constant ON, Strobe Mode, Dimming, and Lock-Out all with intuitive, user friendly, one-finger operation. The switching is separated into two components. A familiar thumb activated push-button tailcap and our new proprietary patented rotary dial, also thumb activated.

The Night-Ops Gladius will provide our modern warriors with a readily available, high-end illumination option to tip the scale of conflict in their favor.

Size / Weight Specifications:

Bezel Diameter: 1.25"Tailcap Diameter: 1.25"Body Diameter: 1"Length (Bezel to Tailcap): 6.23"Weight (w/o Batteries): 6.63oz

This Blackhawk video is so cool!

This video rocks! From the correct way to hold your handgun to concealed carry and the famous “EL Prez” drill, Todd Jarrett shows you how a pro does it. Jarrett currently holds 3 World titles, 9 national titles and has won over 50 area championships and countless other action shooting events.

National and World Practical Shooting Champion Todd Jarrett has been a dominant force in practical shooting in the United States for the past 25 years.

For beginners and experienced shooters, you will learn something from Todd about:

Four methods of quick concealed carry draws
Basic grip
Effective stance
Shooting with Props
Effective movements on the range
Eye dominance
Target acquisition
Safe, fast and accurate holster draws
The famous “El Prez” drill that combines all of the above.

We love this video. You will too!