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Safariland Acquires Public Safety Equipment Provider Atlantic Tactical

By Cal Biesecker

Tuesday, January 20th, 2015

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Safariland Acquires Public Safety Equipment Provider Atlantic Tactical

Protech body armor plates distributed by Atlantic Tactical. Photo: Atlantic Tactical

Safety and survivability products provider The Safariland Group on Tuesday said it has acquired Atlantic Tactical, a supplier of equipment and apparel to law enforcement and public safety officers, boosting its ability to reach local markets.Terms of the deal were not disclosed.“Our approach has always been, and will continue to be, to support distribution in each local market,” Scott O’Brien, president of Safariland, said in a statement. “Our preferred marketing areas, dealer of record programs, and exclusive arrangements are all…

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