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Our favorite Black Friday deals NOT on Amazon

Start and finish your tactical gear holiday shopping with these deals from 5.11, First Tactical, 221B Tactical and many more

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By Lifestyle Staff

Black Friday sales are no longer limited to single-day doorbusters, but a week or more of the best discounts of the year from now through Cyber Monday. We assembled some of the top discounts for police, fire, EMS and corrections professionals on tactical gear, uniforms, off-duty fitness and more. Browse this page for discounts from top brands like:

  • 5.11
  • Vertx
  • First Tactical
  • Flying Cross
  • 221B Tactical
  • Leatherman
  • Patriot Coolers
  • EMP Shield
  • Hims & Hers
  • Samsung
  • Liquid IV
  • Echelon Front
  • Tuft & Needle

Scroll to the end or click here for our police officer gift guide, firefighter gift guide or paramedic gift guide.

Tactical Gear

Hero’s Pride Black Friday / Cyber Monday Sale

Almost all Hero’s Pride EDC Tactical Belts are 75% off. No promo code is needed for this huge discount!

You can also save up to 25% on almost everything else at Hero’s Pride. The more you buy, the more you save with the promo code BFPROMO24 at checkout.

  • Spend $50 or more, get 15% off
  • Spend $100 or more, get 20% off
  • Spend $150 or more, get 25% off

* Some restrictions apply

Flying Cross Black Friday Sale

The Flying Cross Black Friday sale, November 26-December 2, is offering 30% off site-wide uniforms and station gear with the discount code FRIDAY30.

Vertx

Use the discount code VTXBF30 to save 30% at Vertx.com November 26 to December 2.

5.11 Holiday Sale

Save on all 5.11 tactical gear and apparel. Dive into the 5.11 Deeper Deals for big discounts on Defender Flex pants, everyday carry knives and Rush backpacks.

Todd Fletcher, Police1 firearms columnist says, the Rush backpack “has been my go-to backpack while traveling as a firearms instructor.”

CopsPlus

Act fast to save between now and midnight eastern time November 29 at the CopsPlus Black Friday sale, featuring:

  • 50% OFF Magnum Footwear
  • 20% OFF Select Clothing Brands: 5.11 Tactical, First Tactical, Under Armour, Vertx, Flying Cross, Elbeco
  • 10% OFF ALL Holsters
  • Baker’s Dozen Deals on Top-Selling gear

Streicher’s Site-Wide Holiday Sale

No promo code is needed to save 20% on the Streicher’s site-wide holiday sale from November 27 to December 2. Streicher’s features top brands like Danner, Streamlight and Spiewak.

221B Tactical Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale

The 221B Tactical Maxx-Dri Vest 5.0 is one of the most popular products we have shared in 2024. This all-season layer goes between your base layer and body armor, to help keep you cool, dry, itch-free and odor-free. The Maxx-Dri vest is already on sale and you can save another 20% with the coupon code BFCM2024.

Wolf Tactical

Use the promo code GIFT30 until 12/2/2024 at Wolf Tactical on weighted training vests, plate carriers, belts and packs. Make sure to check out the Tactical Gear Bundle of a Compact EDC Sling Bag and Tactical Shooting Gloves.

Also check out the Wolf Tactical Dog Gear and Baby Gear collections.

Combat Flip Flops

Lindsey Bertomen, Police1 gear columnist, tested and recommended Combat Flip Flops, seriously. Right now save 25% on the Coyote Flipoerator and Shemagh bundle.

Safariland

The Safariland pre-Black Friday sale features locked and loaded savings:

  • 30% off 6360RDS & 6354RDSO holsters
  • 25% off IncogX
  • 40% off Impulse hearing protection

First Tactical Black Friday Site-Wide Sale

Use the code BFCM24 to save 25% off site-wide at First Tactical.

Fletcher advises, “If you’re looking for the ultimate tactical backpack that will easily fit and organize all your gear into an amazingly compact amount of space, the First Tactical Tactix 3-Day Plus Backpack is your go-to pack.

The First Tactical Women’s Tactical Maternity Pant is purpose built for women with a 4-way stretch knit panel for comfort and support.

MY MEDIC

20% of First Aid Kits and Med Packs from My Medic.

Armament Systems and Procedures

Buy two and save 15% on ASP flashlights, cerakotes, and red guns.

Leatherman Classics

Save 20% on five classic Leatherman models, from the 18 tool Wave+ to the 7 tool Skeletool. You can also get 50% off customization.

Off-duty Gear and Gifts

    Bluetti Portable Power

    The Bluetti Black Friday sale includes the AC200L at its historically lowest price of $999, and the AC200L + 200W solar panel bundle is just $1,199. The AC180 and AC180 + 200W solar combo at also at their lowest prices ever. Use our exclusive discount code, 1POLICE5 to save even more on both the Amazon Bluetti store and the Bluetti website.

    DeleteMe

    DeleteMe helps users reclaim control over their online presence by removing personal information from online platforms, reducing the risk of identity theft, ending to spam/robocalls and minimizing the impact of potential data breaches. Save 25% off a DeleteMe subscription during Black Friday and Cyber Monday events with the promo code BFCM25OFF.

    Cabela’s Black Friday Week Sale

    Shop all the deals in the Cabela’s Black Friday Week and save up to 50% on:

    Patriot Coolers Black Friday Sale

    Use promo code PATRIOT20 Thursday through Monday to save 20% on Coolers, Insulated Drinkware & More | Patriot Coolers.

    RTIC Hard Cooler Holiday Sale

    The RTIC Holiday Sale is offering 10% off all hard-sided coolers, including limited edition black ultra-tough coolers.

    EMP Shield

    The more you buy the more you save during the EMP Shield Black Friday sale. An EMP Shield protects homes and vehicles against lightning, solar flare (coronal mass ejection), power surges, and an electromagnetic pulse. Tom Homan, border czar, says “The threat of an EMP is real and I highly recommend EMP Shield.”

    Tuft & Needle Mattress

    Get 30% off a Tuft & Needle mattress to sleep better and reclaim your day during their Black Friday Sale. Also take 25% off bedding and accessories. Tuft & Needle features free shipping and a 100-day trial. Sleep better!

    Wolf Mattress

    Wolf Mattress has been making mattresses in the U.S. since 1873. Take 15% off during the Wolf Mattress Black Friday sale and give your new mattress a sleep test during a 101-day free trial.

    Samsung

    If you’re shopping for a phone, television or home appliance, make Samsung’s First Responder discount program your first stop.

    Black Diamond

    Save 40-60% on past-season gear and apparel from Black Diamond, including gear for trail running, backcountry skiing and mountaineering.

    Fire Department Coffee

    Act fast to save 20% site-wide with the Fire Department Coffee promo code HOT20 because this sale ends on Thanksgiving Day.

    Echelon Front Extreme Ownership Academy

    On-demand courses in the Extreme Ownership Academy are 30% off.

    Echelon Front courses are also available to organizations using Police1 Academy, EMS1 Academy and FireRescue1 Academy.

    Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin is 50% off and makes a great holiday gift or leadership cadre book club.

    Liquid IV

    30% off sitewide. Shop now and save on Liquid I.V. Hydration with code BF2024.

    Honey Stinger

    Black Friday is the biggest sale of the year for Honey Stinger. Shop now on Honey Stinger Waffles, Energy Chews, Protein Bars and Energy Gels with promo code FUEL25SALE to save 25%.

    LEGO

    For kids and kids at heart, take a tour of the LEGO Holiday Gift Guide.

    Grill Rescue

    Grill Rescue, a firefighter-founded company, is offering 60% off site-wide during their Black Friday sale on grill brushes and gloves.

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      This article, originally published on November 06, 2024, has been updated with additional deals and discounts for first responders.