SWAT gear is an essential part of the SWAT team. Without the proper gear they cannot properly run their team and protect the team while fulfilling their mission objectives. Thus they use special weapons and special tactics to reach their goals.
The persons who make up a SWAT team are usually from a specific police squad but in some instances persons with higher power are called in to join the team. Members of SWAT teams are required to continually train to ensure that they are physically fit and can provide the best quality of service. They are usually the top members of their individual police forces.
To do their job properly SWAT team members need specific gear. Necessary gear includes firearms, special clothing, protective gear as well as some standard issue police items. There are items such as body armor that cannot be purchased singly but instead from military suppliers. There are some items however that you can purchase yourself from suppliers such as Range Master Tactical Gear. Below you will find three of these;
The 5.11 Tactical Basic Single Point Static Sling without Bungee. This sling is made from nylon webbing and incorporates a small stainless steel snap buckle into its design. The buckle features duraflex technology and ITW tri glide. The Sling comes in a reusable bag made from vinyl and you get three attachments with your purchase so that the sling is capable of fitting a number of different weapons.
The 5.11 Tactical Thumb drive Thigh Rig. This thigh rig gives you the opportunity to attach your thumb drive holster to a leg platform. This thigh rig is highly flexible made with two adjustable tension straps with rubberized threads. They also feature a buckle that allows for quick detachment. You will find them with mounting holes in the platform so the wearer can use different accessories as they please. The strap bends at the waist so you don’t have any bulging. With your purchase you get the necessary hardware for the set.
The 5.11 Tactical HardTime Gloves. These gloves provide the best fit, while providing high quality dexterity and durability as well. These gloves feature hard knuckle covers for protection as well as flash and slash protection thanks to a Kevlar back panel. The gloves are very comfortable due to the trademarked Tactical Touch fingertips and palms are made with goatskin leather. They are very lightweight and dry fast and can be easily cleaned by washing in cool water and hanging to dry. With ergonomic knuckle plates you can be comfortable wearing these all day if your mission needs it. They easily flex with your hand providing a lot of comfort while giving you the functionality of your hands as if they weren’t clad in gloves.
These three items of swat gear are just a few of the offerings from the 5.11 tactical line of tactical gear. You will find other items in the line as well as other tactical items from other manufacturers to include scopes and much more from Range Master Tactical Gear.