Safariland News

Safariland Introduces a Line of Tactical and Sporting Gun/Gear Bags

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, introduces a line of four gear bags for long guns and handguns. The line-up includes Two Dual Rifle Cases, a Dual Handgun Case and a Shooter’s Gear Bag. Also included in this line is a Scope Guard for rifles with optics. Constructed of durable ballistic weave pack cloth these products are designed to meet the needs of sportsmen and the tactical market alike.

Safariland's Hatch® Brand Offers its Popular Street Guard™ Cut Resistant Gloves with Fire Resistance Capabilities

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, introduced today a new version of its best selling Street Guard™ glove model, now with fire resistance capabilities. The SGK100FR features a Kevlar® back for excellent heat and flash protection. It protects against flame and will not combust up to 800°F (427°C).

Safariland's Hatch® Brand Introduces a Fire Resistant Mechanic's Glove for the Toughest Jobs

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, introduces its durable Fire-Resistant Mechanic’s Glove with Nomex®. These feature-laden gloves are designed to protect the hands during the toughest jobs, provide a superior grip when using heavy tools, and also offer fire resistant capabilities. The palms are made of goatskin, known for its natural fire-resistance capability, and the backs of the hands feature DuPont Nomex® fabric for excellent heat and flash protection. Nomex® protects against flame and will not combust up to 800°F (427°C).

Safariland™ Introduces New Tactical Slings for Law Enforcement and Sporting Use

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, introduces three new sling offerings designed for use with the single shot M79, multiple projectile grenade launchers, rifles, and other long guns. Available in both single point and dual point versions, the functional design allows the user to make a convenient transition from the low ready to firing to placement on the back position for free use of hands.

Safariland’s PROTECH Tactical Line Introduces NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level III Hard Armor Plates

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland’s PROTECH® 2113MC-2 and 2113MC-3 were the first Level III hard armor plates to successfully complete the National Institute of Justice’s updated testing protocol for Level III rifle threat compliance under NIJ-06. In addition to meeting NIJ-06 compliance testing, the 2113MC-3 also underwent special threat testing to include multiple impacts against the 7.62 x 39 mm MSC round, more commonly known as the AK-47.

Safariland Introduces the New AR 15 Scope Mounts

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, announced the debut of its new AR15 Scope Mount line at the 2010 SHOT Show. The new Safariland AR 15 mounts are designed specifically for flat top receivers with Picatinny rails. Three models are available to meet the needs of military, law enforcement and sport shooters. Machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, Safariland AR 15 mounts have skeletonized top caps and bases that reduce weight. Each top cap is secured by four screws to prevent movement of the scope or red dot sight. The corners are rounded to remove sharp edges and lessen the chance of snagging on other gear and webbing. The mounts are secured to the receiver with mil-spec thumb knobs with integral washers that can be tightened by hand or with a regular screwdriver.

Safariland's Equipment Locking System (ELS) Offers Quick and Easy Movement of Accessories on the Body

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, introduces its newest offering in its line of Quick Attachment Systems – the Equipment Locking System (ELS). Similar to the popular MOLLE Locking System (MLS) and Quick Locking System (QLS), the ELS is designed specifically for quick and easy transition of tactical accessories on the body.

PROTECH Tactical Expands Line of IMPAC Special Threat Plates

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today the expansion of its PROTECH® line of IMPAC® special threat plates. The line of IMPAC special threat plates can be quickly and easily inserted into the front and/or back external plate pockets of a concealable body armor carrier used by patrol, corrections, first responders and security officers. The IMPAC special threat plates are designed to be worn with concealable body armor for ballistic and/or stab protection against specific special threats.

Safariland’s PROTECH Tactical Line Introduces NIJ Standard-0101.06 Level III Hard Armor Plates

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland’s PROTECH™ 2120-5 plate is one of three newly certified PROTECH Tactical Level (Type) III hard armor plates to successfully complete the National Institute of Justice’s updated testing protocol for Level III rifle threat compliance under NIJ-06. In addition, the 2120-5 plate has undergone a series of special threat testing to include multiple impacts against 7.62mm 180gr PSP, 7.62 x 54R 150 gr. LPS, 5.56 mm 62 gr. M855 and 7.62 x 39 mm 123 gr. MSC ballistic rounds.

Safariland Re-launches PROTECH Tactical Web site

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Safariland™, a BAE Systems line of business, announced today that it has re-launched the Web site for its PROTECH® Tactical product line. The Web site, www.protechtactical.com, features the full line of products, including an expanded line of ballistic shields, helmets, hard armor rifle plates, IMPAC™ special threat plates, and Tactical body armor products and accessories.