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For its new protective eyewear, 5.11 Tactical partnered with expert firearms trainer and former Navy SEAL Jeff Gonzales. 5.11 now offers four styles of eyewear, all of which meet ANSI Z87.1-2003 safety standards.
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Overall, the 5.11 Tactical Aggressor is a great jacket. It fits well, has plenty of shoulder room, doesn't bind when you draw a handgun or shoulder a long gun, and it's long enough to conceal a handgun.
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To help give you some insight into what you'll actually need on the street, the editors of POLICE Magazine contacted a number of veteran officers and asked them to give you some advice. Here's what they had to say.
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5.11’s 3-in-1 Patrol bag is designed for patrol, range, and travel. Constructed of 600-denier textured polyester, the bag measures 19 x 13.5 x 6.25 inches and includes a large, diagonal slash to secure the bag to the front passenger seat.
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The finals for the 2007 5.11 Challenge were the closest in the competition's four-year history. After eight weeks of competitive shooting in Montana, the two-man U.S. Border Patrol team from Alamogordo, N.M., squeezed out first place with the last shot of the event.
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In addition to 5.11 Tactical’s original black and white 6-inch and 9-inch socks (in traditional Level I and the extra-cushioning Level II thicknesses), they are now offered in coyote.
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Co-designed by 5.11 Tactical Series and Viking Tactics, the huge CAMS 40-inch Outbound bag was developed for busy outbound operators. It’s roomy enough for large loads, yet tough enough to tolerate transport when fully packed. Surrounded by exterior pockets, the main compartment features a light grey interior for enhanced visibility, MOLLE-ALICE-compatible interior panels, and adjustable, loop-sided dividers.
Read More →New Sports Briefs from 5.11 are boxer-brief-cut underwear made with 3D wicking, 5.11’s proprietary, antibacterial, moisture-wicking technology. Their exclusive, three-dimensional fiber construction draws moisture from the skin to dissipate perspiration and drive away odor-causing bacteria.
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While civilians might whine about rising temperatures, they at least have the option of wearing shorts and a T-shirt with a pair of sandals to beat the summer heat. Police officers must wear a uniform, boots, and a stifling ballistic vest. Yet despite the limitations of regulations on duty, lighter clothing is an option, even if you're not a bicycle cop.
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Most officers are conscientious about wearing a protective vest. Many of you are similarly vigilant about having disposable gloves available. But most of you don’t give patrol gloves a second thought. It’s time that you did.
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