Tactical Police Gear

What Tactical Police Gear does

Tactical Police Gear is a privately held, Connecticut-based specialty retailer of tactical police and outdoor equipment, founded in 2016. The company distributes a curated catalog of approximately 221 SKUs sourced primarily from third-party tactical brands — most prominently Blackhawk and Eagle Industries, with secondary sourcing from Uncle Mike's, Federal Ammunition, Hoppe's, and New Republic. Product categories span duty ammunition, tactical apparel (jackets, pants, vests), holsters, MOLLE-compatible bags and packs, accessories, and firearm cleaning products, with prices ranging from $9.99 (basic IWB holsters) to $269.99 (premium hydration and assault packs).

The underlying technology is a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront at tactical-police-gear.com backed by a single physical retail showroom at 1555 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT, which also serves as an FFL transfer point for in-store firearm purchases. Distribution is limited to the contiguous 48 US states via USPS, with free shipping on orders over $100 and sales tax collected only in Connecticut. The company accepts standard card-network payments (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, JCB, Diners Club).

Tactical Police Gear operates a direct-to-consumer retail model with one-time product sales (no subscription or recurring revenue stream), targeting four primary customer segments: law enforcement officers, active-duty military, first responders/security personnel, and civilians/lawful gun owners. Marketing is limited to organic social channels (Facebook, Instagram), SEO/organic search, and an email newsletter for promotions and restock alerts. B2B/agency purchase orders are accepted for department-level procurement, but no institutional customer logos or contract values are disclosed.

Name

Tactical Police Gear

Legal name

Tactical Police Gear

Website

https://tactical-police-gear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tactical Police Gear is a privately held Connecticut-based specialty retailer founded in 2016 that sells tactical police equipment, ammunition, apparel, holsters, and bags through a Shopify e-commerce site and a single Cheshire, CT retail showroom.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical and Police Equipment Retail

NAICS

Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (458110), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Ordnance & Accessories, (No Vehicles/Guided Missiles) (3480), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949)

akta.pro primary industry

Firearms & Ammunition Retail (CRAMAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniforms (CRAAALAC), Firearm Storage & Safety Retail (Safes, Cases, Locks) (CRAMAKAI)

Keywords

• Tactical gear retail
• Police equipment
• Duty ammunition
• Tactical apparel
• Holster systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Cheshire

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: Direct retail of tactical police gear, ammunition, accessories, apparel, bags, holsters, and cleaning products through e-commerce and physical retail store. Products sold are one-time purchases with no subscription model.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Tactical Police Gear sells duty and tactical police equipment through an online Shopify storefront and a Cheshire, Connecticut retail store. The catalog of approximately 221 products includes duty and training ammunition, holsters, tactical apparel, MOLLE-compatible bags and packs, tactical accessories, and firearms cleaning products, sourced primarily from vetted brands such as Blackhawk, Eagle Industries, Uncle Mike's, Federal Ammunition, Hoppe's, and New Republic. Orders ship via USPS across the contiguous 48 U.S. states, and the physical store additionally handles in-person purchases and FFL transfers.

Product overview

Tactical Police Gear operates an e-commerce retail platform selling tactical police equipment primarily featuring Blackhawk, Eagle Industries, Uncle Mike's, Federal Ammunition, Hoppe's, and New Republic brands. The product portfolio includes ammunition (Federal HST duty ammunition, New Republic training/range ammunition), tactical apparel (Blackhawk softshell jackets, tactical pants, waterproof jackets, boots, gloves), holster systems (Blackhawk Omnivore multifit holsters, IWB holsters, duty holsters, Uncle Mike's retention holsters), bags and packs (Eagle Industries hydration packs, 3-day assault packs, Blackhawk rifle cases, medical pouches), accessories (magazine pouches, MOLLE attachments, knee/elbow pads, ID badge holders, cleaning tools), and cleaning products (Hoppe's BoreSnake cleaners, cleaning kits). Products integrate with MOLLE/PALS webbing platforms and S.T.R.I.K.E. attachment systems. The company ships via USPS within the contiguous 48 states and accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club payments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Eagle Industries YOTE Hydration Pack Nylon Pack MIL-SPEC 500 denier nylon hydration pack with a Source bladder, expandable beavertail, two external side pockets, three hydration/comms routing ports, and MOLLE vest compatibility for law enforcement, military, and outdoor users.
• Blackhawk Men's Tac Life Softshell Jacket - Admiral Blue Lightweight water-repellent softshell jacket with 2-layer bonded construction, Teflon Shield+ protection against oil, water and stains, 4-way stretch fabric, articulated elbows, and YKK Aquaguard zippers for tactical and duty wear.
• Blackhawk Tactical Pants PGR 100% nylon tactical pants with Teflon Shield+ fabric protector, seven multi-purpose pockets, reinforced knife pocket, double front belt loops for clips and badges, and articulated knees for off-duty and duty use.
• Blackhawk S.T.O.M.P. II Medical Coverage Pack SEAL-team-medic-spec heavy-duty medical pack in 1000 denier nylon with reinforced stitching, accommodating two 100-oz hydration reservoirs, YKK zippers, and multiple pockets for medical supplies.
• Federal HST 9mm Luger Ammo 124 Grain HST JHP Jacketed hollow point 9mm Luger duty ammunition (124 grain, 1150 FPS muzzle velocity, 365 ft-lbs muzzle energy) sold in 50-round boxes for law enforcement and civilian defensive use.
• New Republic Training and Range Ammunition 357 Magnum 158 Grain FMJ 357 Magnum full metal jacket training ammunition (158 grain, 1296 FPS muzzle velocity, 587 ft-lbs muzzle energy) sold in 50-round boxes for range and training use.
• New Republic Training and Range Ammunition 380 ACP AUTO 95 Grain FMJ 380 ACP AUTO 95 grain FMJ training ammunition (984 FPS muzzle velocity, 204 ft-lbs muzzle energy) sold in 50-round boxes for range and concealed-carry practice.
• Blackhawk Omnivore Multifit Holster Multi-fit holster accommodating 150+ semi-automatic handgun styles with accessory rail, active retention via proprietary Rail Attachment Device (RAD), Level 2 retention, and ergonomic thumb-activated release.
• Blackhawk A.R.C. IWB Holster (Urban Gray) Injection-molded polymer ambidextrous IWB holster with cant and ride-height adjustable belt clips for 1.5-1.75 inch belts, passive retention adjustment screw, and rear-mounted red-dot compatibility for concealed carry.
• Blackhawk Grip Break Leather Holster (Glock 17/19/22/23/31/32, Right Hand) Leather belt holster with grip-break retention mechanism configured for right-hand draw and compatible with Glock 17, 19, 22, 23, 31, and 32 pistols.
• Eagle Industries Enhanced 3-Day Assault 500D MOLLE Backpack 500 denier nylon assault pack with laser-cut squadron laminate MOLLE panel, full clamshell zipper main compartment, removable sternum strap, padded shoulder straps, and sleeping bag straps for tactical and field use.
• Blackhawk 3 Day Assault Pack (Coyote Tan) Mid-size three-day assault pack constructed from 1000 denier nylon, compatible with Blackhawk Hydration System, with sleeping bag straps, padded shoulder straps with D-rings, ventilating back panel, and YKK silent pull zippers.
• Blackhawk LRAK M240/SAW Gunner Kit Load-bearing gunner kit for M240/SAW weapons with pouches for MAS items, smoke grenades, canteens, parachute flares, and radios, in MultiCam/Universal configuration.
• Blackhawk Crowd Control Bag (Black) Large service bag with two padded main compartments sized for helmets, protective vests, and belts, in 1000 denier nylon with reinforced seams, adjustable shoulder strap, and 89 x 33 x 28 cm dimensions.
• Blackhawk Men's Tactical Waterproof Jacket (Navy) Fully waterproof, breathable tactical jacket with Teflon Shield+ coating, two-way side-seam zippers for concealed firearm access, gusseted underarms, vented back yoke, triple-needle stitching, and an interior pocket package for mission necessities.
• Blackhawk Omega Elite Pistol Vest (Black Nylon Mesh) Crossdraw/pistol magazine vest with sewn-on pouches, cross-draw holster, S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing, nylon mesh panels for breathability, padded non-slip shoulders, heavy-duty YKK zipper, and M16/M4 plus pistol magazine pouches.
• Hoppe's Gun Cleaning Tools Combo Combination gun cleaning tool kit from Hoppe's for routine firearm maintenance and bore cleaning, sold to civilian shooters and law enforcement.
• Hoppe's BoreSnake Den Bore Cleaner - 12 Gauge Shotgun Three-step 12-gauge bore cleaner with bronze wire brush and large swabbing head, one-pass cleaning design, machine washable, brass weight stamped with size.
• Blackhawk Screw-Lock Carabiners Screw-lock carabiners from Blackhawk for attaching gear to MOLLE webbing and packs, sold as a tactical accessory.
• Blackhawk Mil-Spec. 50 Caliber M2A1 Ammunition Can Mil-Spec 50 caliber M2A1 ammunition storage can from Blackhawk for safe storage and transport of ammunition.
• Eagle Industries Active Shooter Response Front Flap 2 Mag Pouch w/ Tuckstraps Front-flap 2 magazine pouch with tuckstraps from Eagle Industries for active-shooter response load-outs, attachable to duty belts or MOLLE platforms.
• Eagle Industries Enhanced 3-Day Assault Pack Eagle Industries enhanced 3-day assault pack for tactical and field use, MOLLE-compatible for law enforcement and military users.
• Eagle Industries All Purpose One Day Pack 500D (Multicam) Eagle Industries 500 denier all-purpose one-day pack in MultiCam, designed for daily tactical and patrol carry.

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered primary, secondary and minor.

• BlackhawkprimaryOthersPrimary vendor brand sold through Tactical Police Gear. Products include holsters, apparel, bags, tactical pants, medical packs, ammunition cans, gloves, boots, and various tactical accessories. Blackhawk is a major tactical gear manufacturer trusted by law enforcement.
• Eagle IndustriesprimaryOthersPrimary vendor brand specializing in MOLLE-compatible bags, packs, hydration systems, and magazine pouches. Products include YOTE Hydration Pack, Enhanced 3-Day Assault Pack, and All Purpose One Day Pack.
• Uncle Mike'ssecondaryOthersVendor brand for holsters, rifle cases, and pistol rugs. Products include Standard Retention Kodra Duty Holsters and Law Enforcement Kodra Nylon Pro-2 Dual Retention Duty Jacket Holster.
• Federal AmmunitionsecondaryOthersMajor ammunition manufacturer whose HST 9mm Luger Ammo is sold through Tactical Police Gear.
• Hoppe'ssecondaryOthersGun cleaning products vendor including BoreSnake cleaners, cleaning kits, and lead removal wipes.
• New RepublicminorOthersTraining and range ammunition brand selling 357 Magnum and 380 ACP ammunition through Tactical Police Gear.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Direct peers

• Cheaper Than Dirt: Online firearms and ammunition retailer offering ammo, optics, gun parts, and tactical gear. Direct overlap with Tactical Police Gear on ammunition, accessories, and firearms-related products.
• LA Police Gear: Online retailer specializing in police, tactical, and duty gear with a comparable e-commerce model and similar target customer (law enforcement and civilian self-defense buyers). Directly competes on ammunition, apparel, holsters, and accessories.
• Botach Tactical: Tactical and military gear retailer offering firearms, ammunition, body armor, and duty gear. Comparable on tactical apparel, holsters, and military/law enforcement equipment.
• OpticsPlanet: Large online retailer of optics, tactical gear, hunting equipment, and shooting accessories. Comparable customer base (hunters, law enforcement, tactical enthusiasts) and similar product mix spanning apparel, optics, bags, and accessories.
• MidwayUSA: Major online retailer of firearms, ammunition, reloading supplies, and shooting accessories serving hunters, shooters, and law enforcement. Overlaps heavily on ammunition, holsters, cleaning, and tactical gear categories.
• Brownells: Long-established firearms accessories, gunsmithing tools, ammunition, and tactical gear retailer with strong e-commerce presence. Comparable across ammunition, cleaning, holsters, and tactical accessories.
• Police1 Store / Lexipol Store: Police1 is a leading law enforcement media and product marketplace serving police buyers. Strongly comparable target audience (law enforcement professionals) and adjacent gear/accessory offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Galls: One of the largest public-safety uniform and equipment retailers in the US, serving law enforcement, fire, and EMS. Significantly larger scale than Tactical Police Gear but directly comparable on apparel, duty gear, and accessories for the same customer base.
• Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's: Major outdoor recreation retailer with significant hunting, shooting, and tactical gear assortment. Much larger catalog and omnichannel footprint but overlaps with Tactical Police Gear on hunting accessories, ammunition, and outdoor gear.
• Amazon (Sports & Outdoors / Hunting & Shooting): Massive generalist e-commerce marketplace carrying many of the same brands (Blackhawk, Federal, Hoppe's). Competes primarily on price, selection, and Prime shipping rather than curation.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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