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Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Fixed Penalty Notice Holders.

Let’s face it; we all have little responsibilities with in our jobs that we rather not, be it from paper work to handing out a fixed penalty notice due to some one making the small mistake of parking in the wrong place. At Patrolstore they have a varied rang of Fixed Penalty Notices Holders helping you do the jobs you hate.

Firstly you have the PWL Fixed Penalty Notice Holder made from high quality leather you get not only a smart/professional looking piece of kit but also a piece of kit which will last. It’s the most popular holder and also comes with a 12 month guarantee. Its double sided so you can keep two types of fixed penalty notice or other piece of paperwork inside. On one side there is a leather strap across the centre with a key ring and leather loop and a pouch with popper closers on the other side if the holder you have four sets of tight leather straps and another leather loop. Both sides have metal clips which are sprung and have clear plastic dividers placed between documents to stop bleed from one page to anther.

You then have the Fixed Penalty Notice Holder – PU. Made from Polyutherane (PU) materials, the combination of Carbamates (utherane) used to make the Polymer give the Protec branded Fixed Penalty Notice Holder – PU plenty of flexibility and durability. Basically it offers the elasticity of rubber combined with the toughness and durability of metal. Urethanes have better abrasion and tear resistance than rubbers, while offering higher load bearing capacity making the Fixed Penalty Notice Holder – PU a tough cookie indeed!

At the end of the day it’s your decision which holder you go for, it’s just nice to know there is one for every body.

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Peli Versabrite 3 LED – Black/Yellow

Need a light that’s going to last, compact, provide hours of illumination and that you can put pretty much anywhere The Peli Versabrite 3 LED provides all this as it’s a hands-free torch/light. It has a pivoting head which allows you to direct the light where you need it.

The clip on the back of the light is spring loaded providing great grip allowing you to attach it you your shirt, cap, pocket or bag. For those using it within the police force you can also by the Peter Jones KilckFast Peli Light Dock enabling you to attach to your police tactical duty vest. Being only 7.6cm in length storage of the light becomes very easy and when in use it won’t weigh you down

The Versabrite 3 LED is activated simply by flipping the pivoting head upwards. Using two CR2032 coin-cell batteries, it gives around 100 hours of light per battery set. The LEDs will not need replacing.

The torch comes in either black or yellows and its specifications are:

· Xenoy Body
Flip activated
76 x 30 x 28 mm
30 grams (with batteries)
6,000 Candle Power
6 Volts, 0.6 Watts

· Weight in Kg : 0.0800

· Brand : Peli

· Batteries : Included

· Battery Type : CR2032

· Bulb/LED : LED

· Charger Type : No

· Lumens : 5

· Max Run Time Mins : 1000

Tuesday, December 06, 2011

Danner Boots.

Danner Boots.

Danner boots are considered the best of the best because their used by the best of the best. They provided not only immense comfort but their construction is designed to last and take a beating. Many of my friends and family members within our armed forces swear by them and our police force is slowly starting to fall in line as well.

The brand is known for its performance quality because the boot is so light its responds to your actions like lighting. The boots are good simply because Danner do what so many don’t. They put their heart and sole plus a little bit of elbow Greece into their work summed up in one word they overbuild. For to overbuild is to over serve.

Danner use Top Quality materials such as, High Grain Leathers and Comfort and Fatigue Reducing Footbeds and to ensure that your boots look as good as they perform Danner have provided their own brand of boot polish.

The Most Popular Boot in the range is the Danner Kinetic GTX Boots 8" Men’s Black PT. This plain toe Gore-Tex® lined boot offers exceptional comfort and waterproofing. Featuring a list of top shelf features this boot is ready for duty.

  • 100% waterproof and breathaLinkble GORE-TEX® liner is engineered to keep your feet dry and comfortable - even in extreme conditions
  • Durable full-grain leather can be easily polished and is preferred by those in uniform and on special tactical teams due to its durability and ability to be cleaned quickly.
  • Rip stop ballistic nylon adds lightweight breathability and abrasion resistance.
  • PU midsole provides long lasting cushion and support
  • Reinforced heel and metatarsal protection for increased durability
  • Ultralon footbed for ultimate step-in and all-day support and comfort
  • Extended sizes available for women or those with smaller feet
  • Kinetic™ outsole is a multidirectional low lug outsole that provides superior surface contact and traction. The perfect sole for when sudden acceleration from a resting position is needed
  • 8" height
  • Nylon shank

Other Danner Police Boots include; Danner Boots Kinetic GTX 6" Men’s Black PT , Danner Kinetic 6" Men’s Black PT, Danner Boots Kinetic GTX 8" Men’s Black PT, Danner Acadia 8" Black Boot.

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

5.11 Tactical Equipment

When being part a tactical team, be it part of a rapid entry squad, fire arms team. You’re going to need some tactical equipment, with this circumstance in mind its common knowledge to never settle for anything but the best. You want 5.11 Tactical Equipment!

Originally starting out in as a rock climbing company called Royal Robbins 5.11 got its name from the skills level set in the rock climbing community 5.0 (being easy) 5.10 (difficult) 5.11 is that level of professionalism which goes above and beyond. When the 5.11 started it only had one product to sell a pair of mountaineering trousers with heavily reinforced knees and backend with a sewed-on strap for hanging carabineers, How ever these same features plus a few more began to appeal to those in the law enforcement industry. The strap sown to the back of the trouser originally designed to hold the carabineers ended up being used to hold the bottom of a holster tight against the body and keep it from “printing” under a shirt. There was also a small pocket on the right side, which ended up being used as a spare magazine pocket. It was these multi-purpose designed trousers (all be it done by mistake) that gave 5.11 the very foundation they needed to become a specialist in tactical equipment.

The various items to choose from within the 5.11 Tactical Clothing range is one of which that will have any user feeling like they’ve gone to heaven. With the range being build up of jackets, trouser, short sleeved/ long sleeved tops, shirt, boots, eye wear, gloves, under gear, out door gear, head gear and accessories such as watches, tactical knives, belts and holsters will have you spoiled for choice.

All products are made to an impeccable standard with those who work with in the law enforcement, security and military fields in mind and only those in mind. For example the 5.11 XPRT (Extreme Performance for Rapid Tactics) Tactical Boots were designed and constructed for those who find them selves in more urban than rural tactical operations. With out going into too much detail some of the boots features are:


* 5.11’s Patent-Pending Kick-Toe
* Sympatex® waterproof-breathable membrane
* Cinch system™
* Talon Stabilizer™
* 8” contour height
* Bloodborne pathogen resistant
*
USA full grain leather and 1200D nylon upper
* Antibacterial and moisture-wicking lining
* TuffTek abrasion-resistant toe

This is just one small fraction of the quality and performance that the 5.11 Tactical Clothing range has to offer.

Along with Tactical Clothing, 5.11 for a great range of 5.11 Tactical Bags like the 5.11 Tactical Clothing range the 5.11 Tactical Bag range has a lot to offer and are all designed for specific users and roles. All bags vividly detailed descriptions and are clearly sub categorized making it easy to find what it is you’re looking for. A popular (and for good reason) 5.11 Tactical bag is the rush pack back, available in 3 different sizes and various colours such as black and sandstone. The bag was originally designed by a special operations combat veteran, this bag offers more than just your every day backpack. Some of the bags features include:

· Main compartment: 18" x 11" x 6"

· Capacity: 1296 cu in/21.2 liters

· Water-resistant 1050D nylon

· 16 total compartments, pockets, and slots to stow and organize your gear

· large zippered Administrative compartment with 9 pockets and slots

· zippered fleece-lined eyewear pocket

And that just smallest of the 3 sizes they offer.

With so much to offer, all made at an impeccable standard the 5.11 Tactical Equipment range is prefect for any one needing special equipment for those specialist jobs.

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Adidas GSG9 Boots

Constructed for and named after Germany’s elite counter-terrorism and special operations GSG 9 der Bundespolizei. The GSG9 Adidas Boots are a specialist pair of boots.

The GSG9 first came in to existence after the tragedy in 1972 with several Israel Olympic athletes being kidnapped and killed by a Palestinian terrorist group. Germany sent in a task team who were un-equipped and untrained, after the embarrassment caused to Germany as a course of this they decide it was time to have a law enforcement agencies able to deal with these situations.

In conjunction with this Germany not only decided to have a new task force, but decided to have them equipped to the highest standards hence forth the Adidas GSG9.4 and GSG9.2 were born.

There boots were developed by world wide special forces and although initially designed for Germany’s special force, it’s heard that forces like the SAS use these boots.

The GSG9.4 is the small of the two with a 6inc ankle height which Features a waterproof, breathable leather upper and abrasion resistant inserts making it a superb tactical boot. Features include:

-ClimaProof upper with seam-sealed membrane for water-resistance and breathability

-3 Stripes saddle construction of abrasion-resistant adiTUFF material for superior midfoot support and protection

-Full-grain, leather upper with hydrophobic treatment for comfort and water-resistance

-Perforated collar provides additional breathability

-Large radius medial arch area for safe and precise rappelling maneuvers

-High abrasion-resistant wrap insert in arch area for safer and extremely effective braking control during ‘Fast Roping’ assaults, RopeAssaultProtection (RAP)

-High abrasion-resistant midfoot saddle construction provides midfoot support and durability

-Engineered, tactical outsole featuring Traxion outsole lugs for ultimate grip

-adiPRENE heel insert for comfort and shock absorption

-Ortholite inlay sole for comfort and perfect foot climate

-The Adidas GSG9 Range Fulfils anti-static Norm (DIN EN 344-1, 4.3.4)

-Also fulfils Oil and Gasoline resistant Norm (DIN EN ISO 20345, 20346, 20347)

The same boots also comes in a 8inc ankle height know as the GSG9.2

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Lowa Boots.

When looking for a pair of boots with that hand made finished quality, a boots that provides not only support and protection but superior levels of comfort then you want a pair of Lowa Boots.

When looking at this particular brand of boots I noticed that Partrolstore stock a marvelous rang of Lowa boot’s all with clear and informative descriptions making it easy to understand what it is you’re exactly getting from that particular boot.

A bonus you’ll find with Lowa is that they make their boots in half sizes and are considered to be a wider fitting boots; I know many like my self who find it hard to get a boots that fit perfectly but with these sizing options provided by Lowa massively reduces that problem.

As someone who find’s them selves on their feet for the best part of the day I needed a pair of boots that would provide me feet not only with brilliant comfort but also allow them to breathe as well, the boot had to provide a high level of support and protection as well. As part of the job I could find myself at random time during the day needing to run and be quick on my feet. It was because of these specifications that brought me to the Lowa range and ultimately to the Lowa Boots Patrol. When reading the description provided by Patrolstore I found that this boot had the entire package, a well constructed, comfortable, high support, and breathable pair of boots that I could put on right away and not have to worry about any break in time.

When looking for a pair boots with have that hand made finished quality go for the Lowa you won’t be disappointed

Red Guns

When looking for training weapons look no further than the ASP Red guns. With an over whelming amount of models to choose from ranging from the Sig 229 / 228 to the AK.47 What makes the ASP Red guns so brilliant for use is that they are the exact size and weight of the real gun this obviously has a great positive effect when training with this Red gun.

It allows the trainee to get used to handling the weapon as if it was real.

ASP has also introduced the Red Gun Taser. As before the taser replicated to the exact size and weight of the real thing. This helps an officer get used to the weight of it on his equipment belt, and also a safe means on disarming someone with the weapon.

All guns have been coloured to a Brick Red colour to show not only to the people using these items but also to members of the public that they are only replicas and are deemed safe.

Exclusive to Patrolstore.com the ASP training guns are guaranteed to make a brilliant addition to any trainee’s arsenal.

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