What brigadeqm does

BrigadeQM is a United States-based direct-to-consumer e-commerce retailer specializing in tactical, military, survival, and outdoor apparel, footwear, gear, and tools, headquartered at 177 Georgia Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island. The catalog comprises 1,095 products organized across seven categories — Apparel, Field Gear, Tactical Gear, Footwear, Knives & Tools, Gift Guide, and Bargain Bunker — sourced from over 50 brands including Belleville, Oakley, Propper, Snugpak, Reebok, Garmont, Danner, Condor, and Mission First Tactical. A core differentiator is the emphasis on specification-compliant inventory, including Berry Amendment compliant products, AR 670-1 compliant footwear, and APEL-certified eyewear, which addresses procurement requirements for military and law enforcement buyers.

The underlying technology is a standard e-commerce storefront with customer account registration, order tracking, shopping cart, and a Quick Order feature, supported by catalog filtering across brand, color, size, compliance rating, and specifications. BrigadeQM does not operate a native mobile application and has no disclosed API or SDK. The company's primary go-to-market is direct-to-consumer online retail, supplemented by two distinct non-DTC channels: a Military School Program for institutional buyers and a Become a Dealer wholesale application for authorized resellers. Distribution is domestic-only (United States), with no international shipping or geographic expansion disclosed.

BrigadeQM is a brand and subsidiary of Ira Green, Inc., a diversified parent that also operates Officers' Equipment Company, Challenge Coin Company, Sayre, Inc., and Bear Forces of America. The BrigadeQM website content is copyrighted to 2003 and the brand holds registered trademarks under Ira Green, Inc. Revenue derives from one-time unit-priced product sales with free shipping on orders above $50, and no subscription, SaaS, or recurring revenue model is disclosed. No external venture funding, acquisitions, leadership changes, or regulatory actions are recorded in the available data, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

brigadeqm

Legal name

Ira Green, Inc.

Website

https://www.brigadeqm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Short description

BrigadeQM is a U.S. e-commerce retailer based in Providence, Rhode Island that sells tactical, military, survival, and outdoor apparel, footwear, gear, and tools to military personnel, law enforcement officers, outdoor enthusiasts, military schools, and wholesale dealers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tactical Military Gear

NAICS

Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (4581), Sporting Goods Retailers (45911), Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers (459)

SIC

Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Retail-Shoe Stores (5661), Retail-Family Clothing Stores (5651)

akta.pro primary industry

Outdoor Navigation, Safety & Survival Gear Retail (CRAMAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Uniforms & Workwear Specialty Department Stores (CRAGAGAH), Public Safety & Law Enforcement Uniforms (CRAAALAC), Camping, Hiking & Climbing Specialty Retail (CRAMABAM), Camping, Hiking & Backpacking Gear Retail (CRAMAMAA), Outdoor Performance Footwear & Apparel Retail (Trail/Hike) (CRAMACAI)

Keywords

• Tactical military gear
• Military footwear
• Outdoor survival equipment
• Tactical apparel
• Military field gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Providence

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Retail Product Sales: Direct-to-consumer online sales of tactical military gear, footwear, apparel, field gear, knives and tools, and related survival equipment. Products sold at various price points with free shipping threshold on orders over $50.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BrigadeQM operates an online retail store selling tactical, military, survival, and outdoor apparel, gear, tools, and footwear. The catalog spans seven main categories (Apparel, Field Gear, Tactical Gear, Footwear, Knives & Tools, Gift Guide, and Bargain Bunker) and features over 50 brands including Belleville, Oakley, Propper, Snugpak, Condor, Bollé, and Mission First Tactical. The store emphasizes specification-compliant products such as Berry Amendment compliant items, AR 670-1 compliant footwear, and APEL-certified eyewear, serving military personnel, law enforcement, and outdoor consumers across the United States.

Product overview

BrigadeQM is a tactical military and survival gear e-commerce store operating as a single online retail platform. The product portfolio consists of seven main categories: Apparel (clothing and accessories), Field Gear (military equipment, survival items, lighting and navigation), Tactical Gear (enforcement gear, protective equipment, rappelling gear), Footwear (boots and shoes from Belleville, Reebok, Oakley, Garmont, Danner), Knives & Tools, Gift Guide (military-themed gifts), and Bargain Bunker (clearance and sale items). The store sells products from over 50 brands including Propper, Snugpak, Belleville, Oakley, Bollé, Condor, and Mission First Tactical.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BrigadeQM: Tactical military and survival gear store offering apparel, footwear, field gear, tactical gear, knives & tools, and related accessories.

Products and services

• Apparel Tactical clothing line including tops, bottoms, base layer, BDU and uniforms, outerwear, and reflective safety wear, plus clothing accessories such as belts, gloves, headwear, face masks, watches, and morale patches. Designed for active duty military, law enforcement, and outdoor enthusiasts seeking specification-compliant apparel.
• Field Gear Military field equipment including camouflage, bags and accessories, field packs, bivouac supplies, cooking equipment, personal care items, travel gear, and survival equipment such as solar and battery, fire starting, signals, insect protection, and food supplements, as well as lighting and navigation gear.
• Tactical Gear Enforcement gear, holsters, identity and patches, protective equipment (earpro, knee and elbow protection, safety eyewear), rappelling gear, tactical belts, vests and platforms, weapon accessories, and weapon cleaning supplies. Designed for law enforcement, security, and tactical professionals.
• Footwear Military and tactical boots, shoes, socks, and footwear accessories from brands including Belleville, Reebok, Oakley, Garmont, and Danner. Features AR 670-1 compliant options for military personnel.
• Knives & Tools Fixed blades, folding knives, assisted opening knives, camp tools, multi-tools, and pouches and accessories for tactical, outdoor, and field use.
• Gift Guide Military-themed gift collection including military pride items and curated gifts organized by price points (under $25, under $50, under $100, and ultimate gift selections).
• Bargain Bunker Sale and clearance section featuring boot clearance, lighting deals, Sea To Summit gear, and Blackhawk! bargains at discounted prices.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Ira Green, Inc.parent companyOthersIra Green, Inc. is the parent company of BrigadeQM. The company owns the intellectual property, copyrights, and trademarks for the BrigadeQM brand and website content. BrigadeQM is part of a family of brands including Officers' Equipment Company, Challenge Coin Company, Sayre, Inc., and Bear Forces of America.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• REI: Cooperative outdoor retailer with deep assortment of hiking, camping, and survival products. Comparable in outdoor/camping/survival overlap but with generalist, civilian-only positioning.
• Propper: Major military uniform and tactical apparel manufacturer with a strong DTC site. Comparable as a key BrigadeQM supplier but also a competitor via direct-to-consumer sales of overlapping product lines.
• 5.11 Tactical: National tactical apparel, footwear, and gear brand with extensive DTC and retail footprint. Comparable product categories (apparel, footwear, packs, tactical gear) but operates at far larger scale as a brand owner.
• Blackhawk: Established tactical gear and accessories brand (now part of Vista Outdoor). Comparable in tactical holsters, belts, weapon accessories, and packs — overlapping categories sold by BrigadeQM.
• Cabela's / Bass Pro Shops: Mass-market outdoor and hunting retailer carrying footwear, apparel, and survival gear. Comparable on outdoor/hunting overlap but operates at vastly larger scale with broader consumer focus.

Direct peers

• LA Police Gear: Large online retailer specializing in tactical, law enforcement, and military gear, footwear, and apparel. Directly comparable in product mix, customer base (LE/military), and DTC e-commerce model.
• OpticsPlanet: Multi-category online retailer of tactical gear, optics, footwear, and military equipment. Directly comparable in catalog breadth, supplier brand portfolio, and military/LE/outdoor customer mix.
• Botach Tactical: Online retailer focused on military, tactical, and law enforcement equipment and apparel. Comparable in DTC tactical e-commerce positioning and customer persona overlap.
• Galls: Long-established public safety and uniform retailer serving law enforcement, firefighters, and EMTs. Comparable in institutional/B2B sales channels, uniform specifications, and footwear/apparel category mix.

Regional players

• Battle Gear UK: UK-based tactical and military gear retailer. Comparable in product categories and customer personas but serves a different geography and does not directly compete in BrigadeQM's US market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/brigadeqm
• Facebookfacebook.com/brigadequartermasters
• Instagraminstagram.com/brigadeqm_official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brigade-quartermasters

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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

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