Gerber Short Stack (Gerber).
From a spin on the traditional gift of socks to the ultimate knife and shades, here are six gifts perfect for military, police and fire professionals, as well as folks that love to spend their spare time shooting, hunting and in the great outdoors.
Gerber Short Stack
Gerber Short Stack is perfect for go bags, gun cases AND Christmas stockings.
It’s an innovative, field-expedient weapons maintenance tool- specifically for the M4 - that goes wherever your rifle does.
You need your gun to work, and that means you need to take care of it. This is the perfect stocking stuffer for soldier, cop, or civilian with an AR-15.
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Whether you are stuffing a stocking for someone whose daily job requires going into harm’s way, or for someone who has invested in a quality weapon, Gerber Short Stack is a great choice.
Launched about five months ago, the tool is priced at $54.
GATORZ Shades
For tactical folks, New Year’s Eve is a chance to play hard after working hard. After being over served bourbon, shades may be in order the next day.
With a host of GATORZ shades to choose from, RockStars or Wraptors are two particularly solid choices. Virtually indestructible and ultra comfortable, they are ideal for just about everything, from skydiving to riding motorcycles.
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How robust? The frames are made from the highest-grade material available - 7075 Billet Aircraft Aluminum – that’s right, aircraft materials! The lenses are made from highly impact-resistant polycarbonate. In addition to strength, they provide 100 percent UV protection and extremely sharp and clear vision.
Made in the US, the Wraptor Tactical Black Frame with Grey Polarized Lens is available for $180.
Tactical Headlamp
How about tucking some tactical light in a stocking? The Princeton Tec Tactical Quad Headlamp is available at Rei for $39.95. This tactical headlamp has four LED bulbs with 60 lumen output that operate in high, medium, low and flashing modes –great for signaling.
It is also waterproof to about three feet. The LEDs can throw a wide beam of light about 115 feet. The headlamp can be adjusted to where you want your beam and it fits comfortably over a hat.
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Colored interchangeable lenses are key and this one has four. The red lens helps preserve night vision while providing good illumination. For hunting, the green lens can help increase your visibility and safety.
Titan Flashlight
How about lighting up more than a tree this Christmas?
The new ultra compact Titan Plus flashlight by Surefire is a next-level key chain providing light at professional standards. It fits in the palm of your hand and easily in a pocket. About three inches long, it is designed to be discreet and smart.
Powered by readily available AAAs, it also comes with a rechargeable battery that gives it around seven hours use.
It weighs a mere 2 ounces, so it is light enough to carry anytime. It’s available for $99.99 at Surefire flashlights.
CXU Socks
Tactical professionals need to maintain their fitness. Socks can be boring, but these are for the serious athlete.
As their name suggests, CXU Compression Socks for Recovery are specifically designed to aid recovery from training hard. They feature super strong compression fabric throughout the sock for enhanced circulation. They’re also designed to help clear blood lactate after crushing it.
The socks are priced from $34.95 to $49.95.
Half Face Blades
For folks making who love to get out hunting, an amazing knife is always a great gift.
Half Face Blades, founded by a veteran who served in Navy SEAL teams, is a company that makes knives and tools. These blades are so coveted, they are nearly impossible to get a hold of. However, you can email the knife maker, put someone you love on the wish list, and get notified when they become available.
Here’s the great news - there’s a two-day Christmas auction for charity that gives you a chance to grab one. Up for grabs are two knives - each is giraffe bone with one orange with black liner and the other black with orange liner. There are carbon fiber pins and spine work with stainless lanyard tube. They both also come with a leather sheath.
Bidding ends at noon on Dec. 23. To place a bid or put a loved on the list to receive a knife email info@halffaceblades.com.
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