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C2R USA LLC Vault Carrier Selected as Overt Armor Kit (OAK) by FBI, USMS, and DEA

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026

Charlotte, North Carolina – 1 June, 2026 – C2R USA LLC has been awarded a contract to provide Overt Armor Kits (OAK) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) United States Marshal Service (USMS) and Drug EnforcementAdministration (DEA) for their primary overt armor system.

C2R USA LLC are delighted to announce that in conjunction with our partners Predictive Ballistics and Safariland we have been awarded a five-year $61.0M Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award to supply overt armor kits (OAK) to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and partner agencies. The successful submission combines the innovative, modular VAULT Armor carrier (designed specifically for this solicitation) with Safariland’s latestgeneration NIJ 0101.06 IIIA SXHP ballistic package, anddelivered by the exceptional customer service and logistics that are the hallmarks of winning prime awardee Predictive Ballistics LLC.

By truly understanding the requirement and creating a hyper-modular solution, C2R USA LLC’s OAK armor package fully captures the features specified in the requirement deemedessential for dynamic law enforcement operations. This package consists of the multi-functional VAULT™ armor carrier from C2R USA™, utilizing Safariland’s® new NIJ 0101.06 IIIA SXHP ballistic package – offering an areal density of only 0.65 lb/sqft.

Selected after a thorough vetting process, the offering was evaluated on factors such as design, ballistic performance, quality of construction and with significant emphasis placed on the end-user evaluations for function, fit, and overall comfort. This award, issued by the FBI, is also available to other Department of Justice agency components, including but not limited to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), and United States Marshal Service (USMS).

“The Vault Armor carrier was developed specifically for this requirement. It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team over the last 2 years that we have been successfulin a field of other quality brands who submitted products for this opportunity. We are proud and honored to be able to add the FBI, USMS and DEA to the distinguished list of organizations wearing C2R products”, said Paul Tate, COO of C2R USA LLC. “We are grateful to both Safariland and Predictive Ballistics for their trust and look forward to ensuring that the delivery and fielding of the systems match the quality of our submission.”

“We spent a significant amount of time analyzing the requirement set forth by the FBI, USMS and DEA with the goal of truly understanding their unique operational needs. We opted to build a completely bespoke solution to ensure that the system we proposed exceeded expectations. “Our experience creating bespoke carrier solutions for some of the world’s leading Law enforcement teams helped us to develop the Vault™ into the ideal system for US law enforcement. Developing and building systems in the United States is an honor for the team and this award is a testament to years of hard work. We are delighted to have been successful and are grateful to the agencies for entrusting us with their armor solution.”

“This contract award is the validation of a multiyear team effort to pair a world-class carrier system, designed for law enforcement by C2R USA™ with a robust and incredibly lightweight ballistic package created by Safariland®.” said Scott Wyatt, President and COO of Predictive Ballistics. “Taking these two industry leaders and combining them into an adaptive, creative ballistic armor system, more lightweight and comfortable than anything on the market, is something that makes the team extremely proud.”

About C2R USA LLC
C2R USA delivers custom body armor and load carriage solutions for elite law enforcement agencies and specialist organizations across the globe. Our development process combines user input, operational experience and textile engineering to develop world leading products tailored to the users’ requirements. The VAULT armor systems encompass the latest features to deliver world class systems tailored specifically to the operational needs of federal law enforcement agencies. VAULT armor systems are built 100% in the USA.

About Predictive Ballistics
Predictive Ballistics combines best-in-class personal protective equipment with industry leading ballistic education to help public safety teams select the ideal product, for their unique mission. Working with hundreds of federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, we sync the world’s best ballistic and tactical products with teams looking to excel and push their operational limits. Headquartered in California, Predictive Ballistics is a Certified Small Business with a GSA MAS contract.

About The Safariland® Group
The Safariland Group is a leading global provider of a broad range of safety and survivability products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets. The Safariland Group offers a number of recognized brand names in these markets including Safariland® Armor, Duty Gear and Communications, Bianchi®, Break Free®, Hatch®, Med-Eng®, Identicator® and NIK®. The Safariland Group’s mission, “Together, We Save Lives®,” is inherent in the lifesaving and protective products it delivers. The Safariland Group is headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida. The Safariland Group is a trade name of Safariland, LLC.

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Rampart Range Day – Glock G45 COA

Monday, June 1st, 2026

Rampart had the Glock G45 COA on display as well as available for firing on the range.

As recently adopted by Canada’s Halifax Regional Police, the Gen 5 G45 is equipped with the Aimpoint COA red dot optic system incorporating an exclusive A-CUT mounting solution, Streamlight TLR-7 X weapon-mounted light and Safariland duty holsters.

This and other products shown at Rampart Range Day are available for unit and agency orders in Canada and the US through Rampart.

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Rampart Range Day 26 – ASP Defender Decon

Friday, May 29th, 2026

You likely know ASP for their famous extendable impact batons but they offer a wide range of capabilities to Law Enforcement. One of their latest products is Defender Decon, a cleanser specifically formulated to speed relief and recovery from OC exposure.

This formula which lifts the residue OC leaves behind can reduce recovery from OC exposure to as little as 10-25 minutes. Plus, you don’t have to go seek out soap and water.

The product is available in a compact canister (the same size as a MK-4 OC can) or a 32 oz. sprayer. There’s also a Defender Decon Patrol Kit, which includes two of the MK-4 size canisters, nitrile gloves, soft paper towels and a laminated procedure card, all in a durable, zippered storage case (storage case color may vary).

ASP products, including Defender Decon, are available for agency purchase in Canada from Rampart Corp and in the US via Rampart USA.

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Halifax Regional Police Selects GLOCK G45 COA as New Duty Pistol Platform

Friday, May 22nd, 2026

OTTAWA, ON – RAMPART, Canada’s leading supplier of operational equipment to Military and Law Enforcement end users, is proud to announce that Halifax Regional Police (HRP), the largest municipal police service in Atlantic Canada, has selected the GLOCK G45 COA as its new duty pistol platform following a competitive evaluation process focused on safety, reliability, and ease of use.

The new platform includes the GLOCK G45 Gen 5 COA pistol equipped with the Aimpoint COA red dot optic system incorporating an exclusive A-CUT mounting solution, Streamlight TLR-7 X weapon-mounted lights, Safariland duty holsters, and GLOCK G45T training pistols. The transition will also include instructor and armourer training to support long-term deployment of the new system across the service.

The G45 COA platform represents the next evolution of duty pistols, combining the proven GLOCK Gen 5 operating system with a purpose-built optic solution engineered in collaboration with Aimpoint. The A-CUT mounting interface provides an integrated, low-profile optic mounting system designed specifically for duty use.

With this adoption, Halifax Regional Police joins a number ofAtlantic Canadian agencies currently utilizing GLOCK pistol platforms through Rampart, including Fredericton Police Force Tactical Unit, Summerside Police Service, Kensington Police Service, Kentville Police Service, and Grand Falls Police Force. GLOCK pistols are currently deployed by over 90% of Canadian Law Enforcement agencies at the municipal, provincial, and federal levels, further reinforcing the platform’s widespread adoption across Canada.

“We are proud to support Halifax Regional Police in this important transition,” said Mike Klein, President of Rampart. “The selection of the GLOCK G45 COA reflects the continued evolution of modern Law Enforcement pistol programs toward integrated optics-ready systems built around reliability and performance. We look forward to supporting HRP throughout the transition and beyond.”

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TTPOA Issues Statement Regarding SIG SAUER P320 Pistol

Tuesday, May 19th, 2026

There been a lot of controversy over the SIG P320 Pistol, especially after a false narrative was shared following the death of an Air Force Airman last summer at the hands of another Security Forces Defender. Rather than take responsibility for the death of his fellow service member, the perpetrator claimed the M18 Modular Handgun, a P320 variant, fired in an uncommanded discharge. Despite that being a lie, the internet went wild for it.

Quite a few instructors as well as some professional organizations and ranges joined in on the hysteria and banned use of the firearm in events and classes sponsored by them. While many revised their position after the truth came to light, some continue the ban.

This week, the Texas Tactical Police Officer Association released a statement regarding reinstatement of the P320 TTPOA-sponsored events and training. However, it should be read in full.

Here is the statement:

The Texas Tactical Police Officers Association (TTPOA) Executive Board has completed an extensive due diligence review regarding the Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18 platform and has voted to lift the prior restriction on the use of the P320/M17/M18 in TTPOA-sponsored training and events.

The original restriction was implemented in response to numerous publicly circulated incidents and videos alleging the Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18 platform were capable of firing without a trigger press, including incidents where the firearm was reportedly holstered at the time of discharge. Additional online videos and demonstrations attempted to replicate these occurrences outside of the holster environment. Due to the seriousness of these allegations and the potential risk to law enforcement personnel, the TTPOA Executive Board elected to temporarily prohibit the use of the P320/M17/M18 platform during TTPOA events pending further review.

In evaluating whether the restriction should remain in place, the Executive Board conducted a comprehensive review process that included independent testing data, consultation with subject matter experts, direct engagement with Sig Sauer leadership, and review of current litigation and industry information related to the platform.

As part of this process, the TTPOA reviewed independent testing conducted by the Texas Department of Public Safety (TXDPS) Firearms Unit. The testing involved ten Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18 pistols, including five new pistols and five pistols currently in service use. The testing was digitally recorded from multiple angles and included multiple test parameters designed to evaluate and confirm the function of the internal safety mechanisms incorporated into the P320/M17/M18 design. The TTPOA Executive Board was briefed on the findings and methodology utilized during the testing process. TXDPS currently maintains approximately 7,000 Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18 pistols in operational inventory.

Additionally, Sig Sauer leadership met with the TTPOA Executive Board during the TTPOA Annual Conference to discuss the restriction and provide detailed information regarding the design and operation of the P320/M17/M18 platform. Participants included Sig Sauer executive leadership, legal counsel, law enforcement sales representatives, and subject matter experts familiar with the internal striker assembly and safety systems of the pistol. TTPOA and Sig Sauer legal counsel participated in the discussions, and questions from the Executive Board were addressed in an open and transparent manner. Sig Sauer also offered TTPOA representatives’ direct access to company facilities and manufacturing operations for further evaluation. Subsequently, two members of the TTPOA Executive Board traveled to Sig Sauer Headquarters and manufacturing facilities to conduct an on-site review and meet further with company leadership and technical experts. The visit included discussions with Sig Sauer law enforcement and military sales leadership, legal counsel, and subject matter experts on the P320/M17/M18 design, manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance processes.

Based on the totality of information reviewed through this due diligence process, the TTPOA Executive Board determined sufficient information exists to support lifting the prior restriction on the Sig Sauer P320/M17/M18 platform for TTPOA-sponsored events and training. While TTPOA has lifted its organizational restriction on the P320/M17/M18 platform, TTPOA recognizes and respects the authority of individual contract instructors, host agencies, and host ranges to establish and enforce their own firearms policies and safety requirements. TTPOA cannot compel contract instructors, host agencies, or range operators to permit the use of the P320/M17/M18 platform during training events conducted on their facilities or under their direction. Any such restrictions imposed by those entities remain within their discretion and authority.

The TTPOA recognizes firearms safety remains a shared responsibility among manufacturers, agencies, instructors, armorers, and individual officers. TTPOA will continue to monitor developments, testing, and relevant information regarding duty weapon platforms and reserves the right to reevaluate policies should new information emerge in the future.

TTPOA Executive Board

Additional resources are available here.

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See Hudson Supplies at OTAB’s Canadian Tactical Conference

Friday, May 8th, 2026

Hudson will be exhibiting at Ontario Tactical Advisory Body’s Canadian Tactical Conference, May 13-14 at the Blue Mountain Conference Centre.

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Streamlight TLR-7 X Selected as Standard Issue Pistol Light by Canadian Federal Police

Thursday, May 7th, 2026

EAGLEVILLE, PA, May 5, 2026 – Streamlight® Inc., a leading provider of high-performance lighting and weapon light/laser sighting devices, announced that its TLR-7® X weapon light is included in a $39 million CAD contract awarded to Canadian distributor Rampart Corporation to supply Canadian Federal Police with a new duty pistol system.

The new system includes the Glock 45 MOS 7 pistol, the TLR-7 X, a red dot sight, and duty holster. It is expected to be widely deployed across Royal Canadian Mounted Police personnel, Canada’s primary federal police force. Rampart was awarded the contract following a competitive procurement process led by Public Services and Procurement Canada.

Designed to maximize visibility and targeting capabilities in a variety of tactical applications, the exceptionally lightweight TLR-7 X delivers 550 lumens for extreme brightness. It features a special optic that produces a concentrated beam while also optimizing peripheral illumination. It also features switches that can be customized to match users’ shooting styles.

“Streamlight is deeply honored that the TLR-7 X has been selected as the issued pistol light of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police,” said Streamlight Regional Sales Manager – Brian Osborn. “This milestone reflects not only our commitment to excellence in professional lighting, but also the tremendous partnership and hard work over several years with our sales agency representatives at Kolder Canada and Rampart International. We are proud to provide the RCMP with our lighting solutions and to support the law enforcement professionals who serve and protect their communities.”

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RAMPART Awarded $39M CAD Canadian Federal Police Pistol Replacement Contract

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026

Ottawa, ON – April 22, 2026 — RAMPART Corp., Canada’s leading supplier of operational equipment to military and Law Enforcement end users, has been awarded a $39 million CAD contract to supply the Canadian Federal Police with a new duty pistol system.

The Federal Police Service operates in some of the most diverse and challenging environments, from remote northern regions to densely populated urban centers.

Following a competitive procurement process led by Public Services and Procurement Canada, Rampart has been awarded a contract to supply the police service with the GLOCK 45 MOS 7. The system includes the Aimpoint ACRO P2 red dot sight, Streamlight TLR-7X weapon light, and Safariland 6360RDS holster, delivering significant advancements in accuracy, reliability, and operational capability.

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime achievement for RAMPART and our partners,” said Mike Klein, President of RAMPART Corp. “Once fielded, GLOCK pistols will be used by nearly 95% of Canadian Law Enforcement personnel.”

“GLOCK is extremely proud to be providing police officers with our pistol,” stated James R. Cassells, Canadian Sales Manager for GLOCK. “I know our late founder, Gaston Glock, would have been very proud that GLOCK was awarded this contract.”

The new pistol system includes:

• Pistol: GLOCK 45 MOS 7

• Red Dot Sight: Aimpoint ACRO P2

• Weapon Light: Streamlight TLR-7X

• Night Sights: Ameriglo

• Duty Holster: Safariland 6360RDS

• Pistol Case: NANUK 910

• The contract also includes dedicated GLOCK 45 training pistols.