Safariland News

Bianchi International (Bianchi), a leading manufacturer of holsters and accessories for the security, law enforcement and outdoor markets and part of the BAE Systems Products Group, is proud to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year and will be marking the occasion beginning at the SHOT Show from February 2-5, 2008 in Las Vegas.

BAE Systems announces the launch of the new SAVVY™ line of body armor to provide precision fit, bullet-resistant vests for female law-enforcement officers.

Safariland®, part of the BAE Systems Products Group, announces today the introduction of the Rapid Light System (RLS™) for law enforcement, security personnel, and civilians that combines a gun-mounted light, and hand held flashlight into one integrated light system.

Safariland Ltd., one of the world’s largest suppliers of holsters and duty gear, today announces the introduction of four new products for less-lethal equipment - two new low profile leg shrouds for Electronic Discharge Weapons (EDW) and two new cases for less-lethal rounds.

Hiatt USA, a leading manufacturer of restraints for the law enforcement industry, recently unveiled its newly redesigned Web site. The site features an updated look, the full product line, a link where the product catalog and press releases can be downloaded as well as a search function and sales representative locator.

Hiatt USA, a leading manufacturer of handcuffs serving the law enforcement and military markets, announces today the addition of three new specialty hinged handcuffs to its product line to assist criminal justice professionals who require the highest level of security, protection and control.

Bianchi® International, part of the BAE Systems Products Group, announces today the introduction of the company’s latest innovative concealment holster – the Bianchi Model 4501 Pocket Change™ pocket holster.

Safariland, one of the world’s largest suppliers of holsters and duty gear, is honored to announce that three members of Team Safariland, Rob Leatham, Doug Koenig and Mike Voigt, were among the top competitors in several categories at the 2007 NRA Bianchi Cup on May 23-26, 2007 in Columbia, Mo., once again dominating the event with more consecutive wins than any other competition sport shooting team.

Safariland, one of the world’s largest suppliers of holsters and duty gear, is honored to announce that Rob and Kippi Leatham, both long standing members of Team Safariland, have won the National Title at the 2007 Springfield 1911 Single Stack/USPSA (United States Practical Shooting Association) Nationals on April 27-28, 2007 at PASA Park in Barry, Ill. – making them the first-ever husband and wife team to win a US National Title at the same match.

Defense Technology, a leading manufacturer of less-lethal munitions, announces that Survivair® has obtained NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) approval for its current Opti-Fit™ CBRN (chemical, biological, radiation and nuclear) Gas Mask for use with the current Opti-Fit Tactical canisters.