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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | |
| Founded | 2015 in Modesto, California, USA |
| Founder | Dan Costa |
| Headquarters | , United States |
| Products |
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Number of employees | 51–200 |
| Parent | Point Blank Enterprises |
| Website | www |
| Footnotes [1] | |
First Tactical is an American apparel and equipment brand founded in 2015 by Dan Costa, the founder of 5.11 Tactical.[1] The company manufactures functional clothing, footwear, and gear tailored for law enforcement, military, firefight, and emergency medical services professionals.[2]
History
[edit]Entrepreneur Dan Costa founded 5.11 Tactical as a standalone brand in 2003, later selling his majority stake in the company in 2007. In April 2015, Costa launched First Tactical, pulling over some of his former engineering and design team to create a direct-to-consumer business model.[1]
On April 19, 2017, Point Blank Enterprises, a global manufacturer of protective gear, acquired First Tactical.[3] The acquisition was structured to integrate First Tactical's apparel lines with Point Blank's existing ballistic armor systems.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b "First Tactical Launches". Soldier Systems Daily. 2015-04-02. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "First Tactical revolutionises clothing in the tactical industry". Security Buyer. 2016-07-11. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Point Blank Enterprises Acquires First Tactical". Mergr. 2017-04-19. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
- ^ "Point Blank Announces Partnership With First Tactical". SecurityInformed. 2020-01-23. Retrieved 2026-05-24.
External links
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