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Bill Orr, Founder of GT Distributors and Former President of NAPED, Passes

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

New Bern, NC (August 2017) – The National Association of Police Equipment Distributors (NAPED) is sad to announce the passing of one of our industry greats, William J. “Bill” Orr, founder of GT Distributors and a founding member of NAPED.
Bill passed away Aug. 21 at his home in Georgetown, Texas.

He will be buried beside his late wife, Charlotte, at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Bill’s passion for firearms and Smith & Wesson® specifically, began in his youth. After his service in the Army and marriage to his college sweetheart, Charlotte, Bill managed an appliance store. On the side he bought and sold guns. In 1966, Bill was granted a Colt® distributorship while still running the appliance store. By 1972, Bill, with the help of Roy Jinks (Smith & Wesson historian), had received a Smith & Wesson Law Enforcement distributorship. He and his wife officially founded GT Distributors, so called because their first building sat on the Georgia and Tennessee state line in Rossville, Georgia.

Since those early years, Bill and Charlotte, and eventually their kids, built the business into one of the largest law enforcement distributors in the country. As a man passionate about collecting firearms, he was also passionate about business and was one of the original five members of NAPED in 1986.

“Bill will be sorely missed by everyone at GT and remembered as a man that was truly interested in everyone and every gun he met. He was an astute businessman and loving family man, who generously gave his time and energy to his employees,” Tim Brown, president of GT Distributors and of the NAPED BOD commented.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 25 at 12:30 p.m. at the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at the Chattanooga National Cemetery. Visit www.heritagebattlefield.com to share condolences with the family and view the memorial tribute.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org) or the charity of your choice.

The family will receive friends 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug 24 at the Heritage Funeral Home.

GT Distributors – Support Everyday Heroes Event

Thursday, July 28th, 2016

GT Distributors will donate 100% of the profit on all individual sales from July 29th & 30th to first responder charities and/or funds. This includes all GT Distributors retail locations, online sales, and phone sales. There will be no discounts given to maximize our donation.

Event Highlights:
All new Glock handgun purchases will receive a gift with purchase.

$250 – $349.99 merchandise purchases or donations receive a custom “I Support Everyday Heroes” Yeti 20 oz. Tumbler.*

$350 or more merchandise purchases or donations receive a custom “I Support Everyday Heroes” Yeti 30 oz. Tumbler.*

* Firearms and optics purchases WILL be included in donations, however, Yeti offer excludes firearms and optics. Tax and shipping excluded from total.

Quantity are limited for immediate delivery but we will back order and ship.

GT is actively working with vendors for more door prizes and auction items at all locations.

Charities so far:
Guns and Hoses (DFW)
Direct Funds to Baton Rouge Officers Special Account
Central Texas Hundred Club
Assist the Officer
C.O.P.S
Russ Martin Foundation

Visit GT Locations for Door Prizes, Silent Auctions, and more:
Dallas, TX
Austin, TX
Rossville, GA
Jacksonville, FL

Brands are constantly donating MORE items for silent auctions and giveaways everyday.

Including:
5.11 Tactical
Bates
Bellville
Danner
Falcon Industries
Glock
Kershaw
LWRC International
Peerless
Phalanx Systems
Raven Concealment
Red Rock
Rite in the Rain
Safariland
Smith & Warren
Smith and Warren
Springfield
Stealth Operator Holsters
Sticky Holsters
Streamlight
Telor Tactical
Thyrm
Trident Concepts
TruGlo
Vista Outdoors
Vortex

More silent auction and giveaway items are being added daily: visit www.gtdist.com/everyday-heroes for more details!

G T Distributors, Inc Announces Acquisition Of DGG Tactical & Uniform Supply, Inc

Wednesday, May 4th, 2016


Austin, Texas, May 2nd, 2016 — G T Distributors, Inc. (“GT Distributors”) today completed its acquisition of the tactical supply assets of DGG Tactical & Uniform Supply, Inc. (“DGG”), a leading provider of public safety and tactical equipment in Florida and Georgia.

?With this acquisition, GT Distributors will have its first physical location in the State of Florida to service the public safety market and gains a tenured staff with over 55 years of combined experience in the public safety industry. These additions combined with the existing strengths of GT Distributors will allow the company to improve and expand its product and service offerings in the southeast. GT Distributors is an authorized law enforcement distributor for Glock, Colt, Hornady, ASP, MagPul, Whelen, and over 400 additional vendors.

?Additionally, the acquisition of the tactical supply assets of DGG doubles GT Distributors’ outside sales presence in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama giving G T Distributors two road sales representatives per state. With a total of four retail locations, GSA schedule and 24/7 website, GT Distributors is truly your one stop shop for public safety gear.

“We are excited about this major expansion into the southeastern market. We are acquiring an experienced and respected staff of professionals from DGG and at the same time tripling their product offering, said Jim Orr, President of GT Distributors. He added, “We look forward to opening a GT Public Safety Superstore in Jacksonville as soon as possible. Existing DGG customers will have an expanded product offering and current GT customers will have an increased GT presence in the market.”

“The sale of DGG Tactical is an exciting step for both DGG and for GT Distributors,” said Teresa Meares, President of DGG. “We are pleased that our tactical clients will be taken care of by an established, reputable company. This is also a wonderful opportunity for our uniform and apparel business to grow.”

DGG will continue to operate as a custom uniform distribution center for Florida and Georgia offering trusted brands in the industry such as Blauer, Flying Cross, 5.11, Red Kap and Under Armour. DGG will continue to operate regionally for uniform fulfillment in Jacksonville, FL with a support team of 5 sales members and a new online uniform fulfillment system. They will provide uniform and apparel for such industries as law enforcement, private security, medical, corporate, restaurant and education. Services include all facets of corporate/retail sales and custom silk screen, heat press and embroidery.

Get What YOU Want At GT Distributors!

Monday, December 28th, 2015

Didn’t get what you wanted for Christmas? Get it NOW at 15% off! Restrictions apply. Go to GTDist.com now, use code: MYSALE.

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GT Distributors – Free Shipping on GLOCK Magazines

Tuesday, December 15th, 2015

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Now is the perfect time to stock-up or purchase GLOCK magazines from GT Distributors! Combine FREE standard shipping with GT’s already low prices for a great deal!

www.gtdist.com/glock-magazines

GT Distributors – Free Shipping on Magpul

Friday, December 11th, 2015

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Now is the perfect time to stock-up or purchase Magpul magazines from GT Distributors! Combine FREE standard shipping with GT’s already low prices for a great deal!

www.gtdist.com/products/firearms-parts-accessories/magpul

GT Distributors Glocktoberfest

Friday, October 23rd, 2015

  

GT’s annual Glocktoberfest runs today and tomorrow, with a 15% off discount online and in-store! Swing in or shop online for chances to win a GLOCK and other door prizes!

www.gtdist.com/glocktoberfest_web2015

GT Distributors – Glocktoberfest

Tuesday, October 13th, 2015

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GT Distributors has over 6500 factory Glock magazines currently for sale. Click the image above to check out the sale page.

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Plus, look for more deals during their annual Glocktoberfest, with 15% off in-store and online, and a chance to win a GLOCK or other door prizes (in-store) October 23-24!

www.gtdist.com/glocktoberfest_2015