Mission First Tactical grew from a family’s 75-year history in the firearm industry, beginning with retail gun stores before expanding into distribution, catalog and web operations, and U.S. manufacturing. Today, its team draws on experience from military and law-enforcement professionals as well as competitive shooters and hunters to develop gear for people operating in demanding real-world situations.
C&G HolstersC&G Holsters began in 2008 when retired law-enforcement officer and master firearms instructor Christopher J. Burns started making gear in his garage after failing to find a Kydex holster that met his standards. Today, Burns works alongside his son Gary and a team drawn from military, law-enforcement, and competitive-shooting backgrounds, with the company producing American-made holsters shaped by that practical experience for both professionals and civilians.KITTANNING, PA
DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods CoWhat began with Gene DeSantis hand-building a holster at his kitchen table in 1972 is now DeSantis Holster & Leather Goods Co., a family-owned American manufacturer of hand-crafted firearm holsters and carry gear. The company still builds and ships from its U.S. plant, combining skilled handwork with modern design and serving customers that include elite law enforcement and the U.S. military. Its custom shop also makes special-order holsters for discontinued or uncommon firearms.AMITYVILLE, NY
Valley Forge TacticalValley Forge Tactical is a U.S.-based designer and manufacturer of tactical gear for professional forces, commercial partners, and outdoor users worldwide. Its work spans its own mission-ready equipment and custom OEM, ODM, and private-label production, with sample development and low minimum orders suited to both emerging and established teams. The company also operates VFT Gear as its retail platform.WAYNE, PA
HRT Tactical GearHRT Tactical Gear grew out of High Risk Training, a tactical training company founded in 2008, and now designs and manufactures mission-adaptable tactical equipment in the USA. Its military- and law-enforcement-informed team builds configurable gear for professional and civilian users, including plate carriers and the modular QTR belt system. HRT backs its products with a lifetime warranty and applies reinforced construction and carefully selected materials for hard use in the field.COLUMBUS, OH