Tactical Assault Gear

What Tactical Assault Gear does

Tactical Assault Gear (TAG), founded in 2001 in Imperial Beach, California, manufactures and retails tactical nylon equipment, apparel, and related accessories. Core manufactured products include plate carriers (e.g., Vanguard Plate Carrier), chest rigs, MOLLE/PALS-compatible pouches, hydration packs, assault packs (e.g., Chaos 3-Day Assault Pack), slings, and outdoor gear, built on Berry Compliant US manufacturing processes using 500 denier Invista Cordura nylon, and covered by a lifetime warranty on TAG-manufactured items. The company also retails third-party brands such as Crye Precision, 5.11 Tactical, Blackhawk, Ops-Core, Mechanix Wear, Belleville, Magpul, and Leatherman through its Magento-based e-commerce storefront at tacticalassaultgearstore.com.

TAG operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model, complemented by distribution through its parent company LCI's 38 Base Supply Centers on US military installations. In 2010 TAG was acquired by LCI, a Durham, North Carolina-based nonprofit founded in 1936 and known as the largest employer of people who are blind in the world; LCI and TAG together employ more than 800 professionals. The company serves three primary customer segments — US military, law enforcement agencies, and civilian tactical and outdoor enthusiasts — with revenue generated primarily through one-time hardware sales at unit prices typically ranging from under $50 to roughly $170 per item, and free shipping on orders over $49.99. Leadership includes Founder Chris Osman and President Jeffrey Hawting.

Name

Tactical Assault Gear

Legal name

Tactical Assault Gear

Website

https://tacticalassaultgearstore.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tactical Assault Gear manufactures and retails Berry Compliant US-made tactical nylon gear — plate carriers, chest rigs, MOLLE pouches, packs, holsters, and apparel — selling direct-to-consumer online and through parent LCI's 38 US military base supply centers to military, law enforcement, and civilian tactical customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Gear and Military Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing (332994)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Cutlery, Handtools & General Hardware (3420)

akta.pro primary industry

Protective Armor & Impact Protection Retail (Body/Back/Chest) (CRAMANAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH), Tech & Utility Accessories (Phone Cases, Watch Bands, Key Holders) (CRAAAJAK)

Keywords

• Tactical nylon gear
• Ballistic armor plates
• Plate carrier systems
• MOLLE pouches
• Military tactical equipment

Headquarters

HQ city

Durham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales: One-time purchase model for tactical nylon gear, apparel, boots, and accessories sold directly to consumers via e-commerce and at 38 Base Supply Centers on military bases. Products include chest rigs, hydration systems, holsters, slings, bags, MOLLE pouches, ballistic armor, firearm accessories, outdoor gear, lighting, knives, multi-tools, clothing, and boots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tactical Assault Gear designs, manufactures, and retails Berry Compliant, USA-made tactical nylon equipment and apparel for military, law enforcement, and civilian users. The product line spans plate carriers, chest rigs, packs, MOLLE pouches, hydration systems, holsters, slings, ballistic armor, lighting, knives, multi-tools, clothing, and boots, sold through its own e-commerce store and on-base retail locations. TAG also retails third-party brands such as Blackhawk, Crye Precision, Ops-Core, Mechanix Wear, Leatherman, 5.11 Tactical, and Belleville.

Product overview

Tactical Assault Gear (TAG) operates an e-commerce retail platform offering a comprehensive portfolio of tactical nylon gear and apparel primarily for military and law enforcement professionals. The product offering spans core tactical equipment including plate carriers (TAG Vanguard, Crye Precision JPC), bags and packs (Chaos 3 Day Assault Pack, TAG Mini Combat Sustainment Pack, Hellfire 3 Day Pack), MOLLE pouches, hydration systems, holsters, ballistic armor and helmets, firearm accessories, outdoor gear, and lighting. TAG also retails clothing, boots (Belleville), and accessories from partner brands including Blackhawk, LoopRope, XGO, First Tactical, Crye Precision, and Mechanix Wear. All TAG-manufactured products are Berry Compliant and made in the USA with a lifetime warranty. The platform is built on Magento e-commerce technology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TAG Brand: Tactical Assault Gear's own brand of tactical nylon products made in the USA with lifetime warranty.

Products and services

• Chaos 3 Day Assault Pack TAG's tactical backpack designed for multi-day missions, featuring three separate storage compartments, a hydration bladder sleeve, and MOLLE compatibility for military and law enforcement operators.
• TAG Mini Combat Sustainment Pack Compact MOLLE-compatible daypack designed to fit on smaller plate carriers, includes a 2L Source hydration bladder and a fold-down utility pouch for short-duration missions.
• Vanguard Plate Carrier TAG's skeletal cummerbund plate carrier designed for combat missions, with MOLLE webbing system for attaching pouches and accessories.
• Chest Rigs Tactical chest rigs designed for carrying ammunition, medical supplies, and equipment in an accessible configuration for military and law enforcement operators.
• Hydration Systems Hydration packs and water carrying systems engineered for field operations, used standalone or integrated with packs and plate carriers.
• Holster Systems Tactical holsters including Blackhawk Omega VI and other duty holsters for military, law enforcement, and civilian use.
• MOLLE Pouches Modular pouches including admin, mag, medical, and utility pouches using the PALS attachment system, designed to attach to plate carriers, chest rigs, and packs.
• Ballistic Armor Hard and soft armor plates, helmets, and helmet accessories providing body protection for military, law enforcement, and civilian users.
• Firearm Accessories Cleaning accessories, magazines, and optics for firearms sold to military, law enforcement, and civilian users.
• Outdoor Gear Climbing gear, coolers, tents, shelters, survival tools, and LoopRope products for outdoor and tactical use.
• Lighting Flashlights, headlamps, batteries, and lightsticks for tactical and outdoor use.
• Knives Fixed blade, folding, and OTF knives for military, law enforcement, and civilian use.
• Multi-tools
• TAG Clothing Line Tactical clothing including t-shirts, base layers, outerwear, pants, gloves, socks, belts, and headwear for tactical and outdoor users.
• TAG Boots Belleville tactical boots and other duty footwear sold through the TAG storefront for military, law enforcement, and civilian users.
• Elastic Gear Keeper Set of 10 elastic keepers made from 1-inch woven elastic for securing loose straps on tactical equipment.
• LoopRope LoopClip Military-strength double-gated stainless steel safety clips for LoopRope attachment points, available in stainless steel and black anodized finishes.
• LoopRope LoopClip Black Black anodized 2-inch LoopClip for LoopRope systems, stainless steel construction, designed for tactical and outdoor use.
• OMEGA VI Holster Beretta - Left Hand
• Blackhawk Carrying Case for Ammunition Magazine (Strike M4 Double Mag Pouch) Coyote tan nylon pouch with clip for M4 double magazine, part of the Blackhawk Strike series, sold to military, law enforcement, and civilian users.
• Blackhawk Carrying Case for Radio Coyote tan pouch for radio transport, part of the Blackhawk Strike series, size 12, sold to military, law enforcement, and civilian users.
• XGO FR Phase 1 Pant Flame-retardant base layer pant with patented Modacrylic and FR Rayon blend, ASTM D6413 certified, sold to military, law enforcement, and civilian users.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest growing tactical nylon manufacturer in the United States
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hope For The WarriorscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2017TAG partnered with Hope For The Warriors, a non-profit that supports military families and veterans, during Military Appreciation Month. TAG donated 10% of its profits during May 2017 to support the organization's mission of helping those touched by military service succeed at home by restoring self, family, and hope. The partnership aligns with TAG's mission to support military families and veterans.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Crye Precision: Premium manufacturer of military-grade plate carriers (JPC), camouflage apparel, and load-bearing equipment — a direct competitor in plate carriers/chest rigs, and currently retailed by TAG itself.
• Mystery Ranch: Maker of military, hunting, and outdoor packs and load-bearing equipment — directly competes with TAG's Chaos 3-Day Assault Pack and sustainment pack lines and serves overlapping SOF and hunter segments.
• 5.11 Tactical: Vertically integrated tactical apparel, gear, and uniform manufacturer serving law enforcement, military, and civilians — directly overlapping with TAG across plate carriers, packs, belts, and duty gear with comparable D2C + wholesale model.
• Magpul Industries: Manufacturer of firearm magazines, optics, slings, and tactical accessories for military, LE, and civilian markets — overlaps TAG's firearm-accessories category and is sold on TAG's storefront.
• Belleville Boot: US-made tactical and combat footwear supplied to the US military and LE — directly overlaps with TAG's Belleville boot retail line and shares the Berry Compliant / Made-in-USA positioning.
• Mercury Tactical Gear: Manufacturer of tactical MOLLE pouches, plate carriers, and range bags — a focused competitor in the same nylon-load-bearing segment as TAG's core offering.
• First Tactical: Tactical apparel, duty jackets, and operator gear aimed at law enforcement and military personnel — closely overlaps with TAG's clothing line and packs, and is currently resold by TAG.
• Blackhawk Products Group: Long-standing maker of holsters, pouches, slings, plate carriers, and tactical accessories — overlapping directly with TAG's holster (Omega VI), mag pouch, and load-bearing equipment lines; brands are even resold through TAG's storefront.
• HESCO Armor: Manufacturer of ballistic body armor plates and protective solutions for military and law enforcement — directly overlaps with TAG's hard/soft armor category and is currently retailed by TAG.

Broad incumbents

• Ops-Core: Higher-end ballistic helmets, head systems, and comms sold into defense and elite LE — overlaps with TAG's helmet and helmet-accessory lines; part of the larger Safariland/Avon protection portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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