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Reality check: Your department won’t buy everything you need

When it comes to police duty gear, embrace the motto: "Buy once, cry once!"

SHOT Show Industry Day at the Range: Here's what's caught our eye so far

Check out this drone control center, a locking magazine and a dual-wavelength rifle sight. Plus: 5.11's bag designed to carry all your stuff

Rig life: What rural cops carry

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In rural areas where a beat can cover hundreds of square miles and backup is far away, a cop’s patrol rig is a shelter, shed and toolbox

This iconic tactical backpack gets an upgrade

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Customizable organization, hidden compartments and extra padding in the Rush 2.0 series tactical backpack means you can carry all your stuff just the way you like it

How to disinfect your duty gear amid COVID-19 concerns

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With lots of misinformation out there on how to prevent contamination of duty gear, here’s a resource that sets the record straight

Review: Odor Crusher gear bag, armor and vehicle deodorizer

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Does the power of ozone really fight foul odors? Find out.

What’s the best bug out bag for a police officer?

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Select a bug out bag that matches your load out gear, skill, experience and local conditions

Be prepared: What should you keep in your bailout bag?

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Keep critical supplies, from gloves and tourniquets to extra ammo and backup batteries, in a purpose-built carryall like Propper’s new Bail Out Bag

SHOT Show 2019: 5.11 aims for low visibility, high comfort

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5.11 introduced two new lines at SHOT Show this year based on customer feedback, both of which are designed not to be seen

10 hot products on display at SHOT Show 2019

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From a new Maglula loader to backpack ballistic armor, the range of new products at this year's SHOT Show did not disappoint

Review: Why 5.11’s All Missions Pack may be the only backpack you’ll ever need

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These backpacks come ready for individualization – they are designed to be anything from a camping backpack, range bag, “go bag,” or even a laptop carrier

How this tactical bag uses NASA tech to kill your gear's stink

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Maintain a professional appearance, save time and reduce wear and tear on your gear by eliminating odors with an ozone treatment

SHOT Show 2016: 5.11 offers a sneak-peek into new uniforms targeted to special ops units

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In addition to all the new products on display in the booth, 5.11 Tactical offered a sneak-peek at the XPRT Uniform, a line of apparel targeted to special operators

Holiday gift guide: 10 tactical toys for cops

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From flashlights to backpacks, we've gathered up 10 must-have outdoor and tactical products for you

5.11's 84 ALS backpack: A tactical EMS tackle box

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The 84 ALS can handle a significant amount of gear comfortably, and helps you find what you're looking for, fast

BLACKHAWK!'s new bag is a great tool for undercover investigators and off-duty officers

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The new messenger-style bag from BLACKHAWK! is spacious enough for a full-sized laptop, books, a Glock, and three extra mags — I even put a Level III panel in it

TRU-SPEC introduces expanded line of backpacks at SHOT Show 2015

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The company has rolled out a new line of nylon-constructed backpacks designed for law enforcement

2 accessories to use with the Olympus PEN EPL-5

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Pairings for the Olympus PEN EPL-5 include the NANOHAx5 lens by Yasuhara and a case for the camera, lens, and accessories by Explorer Case

Spotlight: Concealed Carrie combines style and security into one bag

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Products are a response to the rapidly emerging women's firearms movement

Off-duty carry: Flying with firearms

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The airlines are perfectly comfortable with guns in checked baggage — they deal with them all the time — but you do need to understand the process and prepare your gear

The COVRT series bags from 5.11 Tactical fulfill unique needs

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All of the COVRT model line has a place to put a gun, which is a great reason to own this kind of pack

Loaded for bear: Keep a 'GO' bag handy

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An active shooter kit is a balance of enough stuff to get you through a serious fight, but not so much stuff it becomes cumbersome

A better way to travel with guns: Gunvault Nanovault

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The Nanovault is more secure, more compact and even less expensive than many travel gun cases

Company Profile: 5.11 Tactical

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5.11 Tactical 4300 Spyres Way Modesto, CA 95356 Customer Service: 866.451.1726 customerservice@511tactical.comCompany Name: 5.11 Tactical SeriesHeadquarters: Modesto, CaliforniaFounded in: 5.11 Tac...