High Speed Gear

What High Speed Gear does

High Speed Gear (HSG, LLC) is a US-based manufacturer of modular tactical gear founded in 1999. Its flagship offering is the TACO®, a patented shock cord retention system that anchors a portfolio of MOLLE-compatible pouches designed to carry rifle magazines and accessories. The broader catalog spans pistol mag pouches, belts, duty gear, holsters, medical kits, and K9 equipment across product lines including TACO®, GEN 2, Duty, Polymer, Elastic, and the Uniform Line. All products are manufactured in the USA under 100% Berry Compliance, carry a lifetime warranty, and 24 SKUs hold NTOA Recommended designations.

The company's distribution model combines direct e-commerce via Shopify, a multi-channel dealer network, direct federal government sales through GSA Contract GS-07F-149GA, and OEM services. End users include US military and US Marine Corps rifleman kits, federal and local law enforcement agencies, tactical professionals, and individual consumers. The company holds the official US Marine Corps rifle magazine pouch designation as a flagship reference customer.

Operations sit under the parent HSG Products Group, which since 2017 has integrated four acquired subsidiaries: BlackPoint Tactical, Comp-Tac Holsters, Crucial Concealment, and Armageddon Gear. HSG is a private company (LLC) with no public ticker and has not disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding; financial scale is therefore inferred indirectly from catalog breadth, channel reach, and government contract posture.

Name

High Speed Gear

Legal name

HSG, LLC

Website

https://highspeedgear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

High Speed Gear (HSG) is a US manufacturer, founded 1999, of modular tactical gear built around its patented TACO® retention system. It serves the US military, federal and local law enforcement, and tactical professionals through dealer, GSA, and direct e-commerce channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Gear Manufacturing

NAICS

Textile Bag and Canvas Mills (314910)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Navigation, Safety & Survival Gear Retail (CRAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI), Tech & Utility Accessories (Phone Cases, Watch Bands, Key Holders) (CRAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Tactical gear manufacturing
• Magazine pouches
• Duty belt systems
• MOLLE compatible equipment
• Tactical medical kits

Headquarters

HQ city

Swansboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct E-commerce Sales: Products sold directly to consumers through their Shopify e-commerce platform at highspeedgear.com. Customers can purchase individual items, gift cards, and bundles with various payment and shipping options.
2. Dealer Network Distribution: Products sold through authorized dealer network globally. Dealers purchase inventory from HSG and resell to end customers. The company maintains a dealer locator system on their website.
3. Government Sales (GSA): Authorized GSA vendor with products available on GSA Advantage for government agencies and departments. GSA Contract # GS-07F-149GA enables direct sales to U.S. government entities.
4. OEM Services: Custom manufacturing services offered to other brands for quality craftsmanship on tactical gear products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

High Speed Gear manufactures and sells modular tactical gear built around its patented TACO® shock-cord retention system, including magazine pouches, duty belts, IFAK medical kits, holsters, ordnance pouches, and K9 equipment. All products are 100% Berry Amendment compliant and made in the USA, sold directly via e-commerce, through a global dealer network, and to U.S. government agencies under GSA Contract # GS-07F-149GA.

Product overview

High Speed Gear is a tactical equipment manufacturer offering a comprehensive modular gear system built around the patented TACO® (The All Purpose Tactical Combat Organizer) pouch architecture. The portfolio consists of three interlocking product lines: the Original TACO® series (standard nylon), GEN 2 TACO® (lighter laser-cut laminate, ~20% weight reduction), and Duty TACO® (low-profile law enforcement variants), supplemented by specialized sub-lines including Polymer TACO® (water-resistant), Elastic Series (low-profile), Uniform Line (LEO-specific), and medical solutions (ReFlex™ IFAK, ReVive™, tourniquet holders). Complementary accessories include operator/rigger/duty belts, holsters, slings, radio/electronics pouches, ordnance pouches, K9 equipment, and the iTACO tech pouch. All products are 100% Berry Amendment compliant, manufactured in the USA, and backed by a lifetime warranty.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TACO: The original patented magazine and gear pouch system with shock cord lacing for adjustable retention
• GEN 2
• Duty Line
• ReFlex IFAK
• ReVive Medical Pouch
• Operator Belt
• X2R
• Polymer TACO

Quantifiable outcome

• GEN 2 pouches weigh almost 20% less than original designs while maintaining durability
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Safariland Group: Safariland is a premier manufacturer of holsters, body armor, and tactical equipment for law enforcement and military. Direct overlap with HSG in duty gear, magazine pouches, and tactical accessories sold through the same dealer and government channels.
• Crye Precision: Crye Precision designs plate carriers, combat shirts, and MOLLE pouches adopted by U.S. special operations. Comparable as a premium, U.S.-manufactured tactical-load-carriage competitor serving elite military and law-enforcement end users.
• Blue Force Gear: Blue Force Gear makes lightweight MOLLE pouches, slings, and plate carriers with proprietary Helium Whisper attachment. Highly comparable as a niche tactical-load-carriage manufacturer competing for the same military and LE contracts on similar product categories.
• G-Code Holsters: G-Code manufactures tactical holsters and magazine pouches aimed at military, law-enforcement, and competitive shooters. Direct overlap with HSG's Comp-Tac and BlackPoint holster lines and similar duty/range-customer targeting.
• 5.11 Tactical: 5.11 Tactical is a leading direct competitor in military, law-enforcement, and tactical gear, offering apparel, packs, belts, pouches, and duty gear. Highly comparable given overlapping MOLLE-compatible pouch, duty belt, and IFAK categories, plus a shared military/LE/government customer base.
• Blackhawk (Vista Outdoor): Blackhawk produces tactical holsters, mag pouches, plate carriers, and duty gear for military and law enforcement. Operates in the same MOLLE-based pouch and holster categories as HSG and serves an identical institutional customer base.
• Point Blank Enterprises: Point Blank is a leading U.S. body armor and tactical-vest manufacturer serving military and law enforcement. Adjacent-comparable as a Berry-Compliant defense supplier with overlapping federal-procurement access and institutional customer overlap.
• Propper International: Propper manufactures Berry-Compliant military uniforms, duty gear, and tactical apparel for the U.S. Department of Defense. Comparable as a Made-in-USA tactical supplier competing for federal procurement contracts in overlapping categories.

Regional players

• Wiley X: Wiley X produces protective eyewear, gloves, and tactical apparel primarily for military, law-enforcement, and shooting-sports markets globally. Adjacent-comparable as a tactical-gear brand with overlapping end users but a different primary category focus (eyewear vs. load-carriage).

Emerging players

• Mission Spec: Mission Spec produces minimalist tactical and EDC gear with focus on military and first-responder end users. Smaller but comparable as a niche U.S. tactical-gear maker pursuing adjacent retail and government channels.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/high-speed-gear
• Instagraminstagram.com/highspeedgear

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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