Tac Pro Gear

What Tac Pro Gear does

Tac Pro Gear is a privately-held Canadian e-commerce and physical retailer founded in 2009 that sells tactical apparel, gear, body armor, and accessories. Operating as 1001582636 Ontario Ltd. (O/A Tac Pro Gear) from a single retail showroom at 700 Kipling Ave., Unit 900 in Toronto, Ontario, the company serves law enforcement agencies, first responders, 911 emergency services personnel, and tactical/civilian enthusiasts across Canada. Its catalog spans 13 categories — including less-lethal Umarex T4E weapons, Benchmade and Spyderco knives, Condor and 5.11 apparel and plate carriers, Vanquest packs, LOWA and 5.11 footwear, Holosun and Trijicon optics, Fenix lights, Luminox watches, and ASP batons and Peerless restraints — sourced from third-party brands rather than manufactured in-house.

The technology stack is a standard Shopify e-commerce storefront at tacprogear.ca integrated with Moneris payment processing and Purolator ground and express shipping. There is no proprietary software, mobile application, API, or AI/ML component; the platform is conventional small-business e-commerce. Product content includes related-product suggestions and customer reviews, and the site links to Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest share endpoints for organic social amplification. No certifications, patents, trademarks, awards, partnerships, integrations, or data assets are disclosed.

Tac Pro Gear generates revenue exclusively through one-time product sales — there is no subscription, service, or licensing component. Pricing is unit-based across a roughly $20 to $800+ CAD range, with a dedicated clearance channel and restricted returns on clearance items, body armor, electronics, lasers, batons, handcuffs, and knives. Customer reach is horizontal: law enforcement, first responders, 911 services, and civilian tactical buyers all purchase from the same catalog via either the Shopify site or the Toronto retail counter. The company is wholly founder/privately owned, with no disclosed external investors, parent company, headcount, or revenue figures.

Name

Tac Pro Gear

Legal name

1001582636 Ontario Ltd. O/A Tac Pro Gear

Website

https://tacprogear.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tac Pro Gear is a Canadian e-commerce and physical retailer founded in 2009 that sells tactical apparel, body armor, less-lethal weapons, and accessories from brands like Umarex, Benchmade, and 5.11 to law enforcement, first responders, and civilian enthusiasts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Gear Retail

NAICS

Jewelry, Luggage, and Leather Goods Retailers (4583)

SIC

Sporting & Athletic Goods, Nec (3949), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniforms (CRAAALAC), Hunting Accessories & Field Gear Retail (Calls, Decoys, Blinds, Game Cameras) (CRAMAKAE), Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail (CRAMAMAA), Protective & Work Accessories Manufacturing (Safety Gloves/Hi-Vis Accessories) (IMAOAFAH)

Keywords

• Tactical gear retail
• Law enforcement equipment
• Body armor vests
• Less-lethal weapons
• Tactical apparel footwear

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Sales: Direct retail sales of tactical equipment and accessories to consumers via e-commerce and physical store. Products include less-lethal weapons (Umarex T4E, P2P), knives (Benchmade, Spyderco), apparel (5.11, Condor), footwear, body armor, flashlights, optics, gloves, batons, handcuffs, and watches. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with no subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Tac Pro Gear is a Canadian tactical gear retailer that sells less-lethal weapons, knives, apparel, footwear, body armor, flashlights, optics, gloves, batons, handcuffs, packs and bags, timepieces, and hearing/eye protection across multiple premium brands (Umarex, Benchmade, Spyderco, 5.11, Condor, Vanquest, LOWA, Fenix, Luminox). The company operates a Shopify-powered e-commerce storefront at tacprogear.ca alongside a brick-and-mortar Toronto showroom, serving law enforcement, first responders, emergency services personnel, and civilian tactical enthusiasts across Canada. Revenue is generated through one-time product purchases with no subscription component.

Product overview

Tac Pro Gear is a Canadian tactical gear retailer operating since 2009, serving law enforcement, military, and civilian markets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of tactical equipment across 13 product categories: (1) Umarex T4E less-lethal weapons including CO2-powered pistols and carbines (.50 and .68 caliber) with corresponding ammunition; (2) Packs & Bags from Vanquest, Condor, and 5.11 featuring MOLLE-compatible tactical backpacks and messenger bags; (3) Tactical footwear from LOWA, Under Armour, and 5.11; (4) Handcuffs and cuff keys from Peerless, ASP, and Smith & Wesson; (5) Body armor and plate carriers from Condor, 5.11, and Aratech; (6) Tactical apparel and uniforms; (7) Professional knives from Benchmade, Spyderco, and Gerber; (8) Optics including red dot sights, binoculars, and night vision equipment; (9) Protective gloves; (10) Collapsible batons; (11) Tactical flashlights and weapons lights; (12) Luminox tactical watches; and (13) Hearing and eye protection. The business model is a multi-brand retail platform rather than a unified software or hardware product.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Umarex T4E Product Line Umarex T4E (Training for Enforcement) less-lethal/self-defense products including pistols (P2P HDP50, P2P Secure 68P), carbines (TC68), and ammunition (.50 caliber and .68 caliber rubber balls, glass-breaking polymer balls, powder rounds). CO2-powered devices delivering 11-19 joules of force, designed for self-defense, home defense, and law enforcement training where deadly force is not appropriate.
• Packs & Bags

Named customers4 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• LA Police Gear: US tactical and law enforcement equipment retailer with a deep multi-brand assortment across apparel, optics, knives, body armor, and footwear. Closely comparable in business model (multi-brand e-commerce retailer) and target buyer (LE/tactical).
• Galls: Large US-based retailer specializing in law enforcement, fire, and EMS equipment with both e-commerce and physical presence. Direct comparable to Tac Pro Gear's B2G and first-responder customer base across similar product categories (duty gear, restraints, apparel, body armor).
• OpticsPlanet: Large online retailer of optics, tactical gear, body armor, and outdoor equipment. Comparable as a multi-category tactical e-commerce retailer carrying overlapping brands like Holosun, Trijicon, Fenix, and Streamlight.

Broad incumbents

• Safariland: Established US manufacturer and retailer of law enforcement and tactical equipment including holsters, body armor, restraints, and less-lethal. Comparable as both a Tac Pro Gear supplier (Safariland Impulse range kit) and as a competitor capturing LE procurement.
• 5.11 Tactical: US-based tactical apparel and gear brand with strong direct-to-consumer retail operations, carrying many of the same brands and categories (apparel, packs, footwear, body armor) Tac Pro Gear sells. Comparable as a multi-category tactical retailer/brand serving law enforcement and civilians.
• Bass Pro Shops / Cabela's: North American outdoor and hunting retail giant with significant Canadian footprint. Overlaps with Tac Pro Gear on hunting, optics, knives, footwear, and outdoor/tactical adjacent categories, though it serves a broader outdoor/sporting customer base.
• Under Armour Tactical: Major athletic apparel brand whose tactical line (e.g., Micro G Valsetz boots sold by Tac Pro Gear) competes in the tactical footwear segment. Comparable as an established apparel/footwear brand with tactical SKUs that overlap Tac Pro Gear's assortment.
• Blackhawk Products Group: Tactical gear brand/manufacturer producing holsters, packs, apparel, and body armor carried by Tac Pro Gear. Comparable as a multi-category tactical brand competing for the same end customer in apparel, packs, and armor.

Regional players

• Army Navy Outdoors: Canadian surplus and tactical/outdoor retailer with both e-commerce and physical presence. Comparable as a domestic Canadian competitor in the same tactical/surplus/footwear/apparel categories.

Emerging players

• Helikon-Tex: European tactical apparel and gear manufacturer with growing North American e-commerce presence. Comparable as a tactical apparel/accessory brand competing for civilian and LE customers in similar price tiers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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