First Tactical

10/03/2026

Some of our favorite content comes from working directly with the people our gear is made for.We’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with departments and first responders in real training and working environments, giving us the chance to capture authentic content while highlighting the people behind the uniform.

We’re always looking for new departments to work with. If your department is interested in collaborating with First Tactical on a future photo or video shoot, we’d love to connect.

09/25/2026

The best product feedback comes from the people actually putting the gear to work.
We spent time in the field with Op Tempo Training Group and U.S. Air Force personnel testing the AERO-TAC AR670-1 in a real training environment.

Their first impressions highlighted what matters when you’re spending hours moving in your boots: lightweight feel, ankle support, traction, and comfort.

Getting the AERO-TACs out of the office and onto the feet of the people they were designed for gives us the kind of feedback that matters most.

09/18/2026

What happens when you take training beyond the classroom and pressure-test it in an environment designed to expose the gaps?

We joined Matt Hardin of Op Tempo Training Group as his team worked with an Air Force Security Forces element through a five-day training iteration covering pistol, carbine, vehicles, small unit tactics, low-light, and night vision work.

Matt founded Op Tempo Training Group after seeing a recurring problem throughout his own military and law enforcement experience: professionals being put into situations they had little prior context or training for.

His approach is built around filling those gaps before they become real-world problems. That means revisiting skills, adapting training as tactics and situations evolve, and pushing scenarios far enough to discover what works—and what still needs work.

As Matt puts it, the training you receive at the academy or agency is valuable, but being a professional means continuing to invest in the profession you chose.

Watch as Matt takes us inside the training and explains why proficiency requires more than checking a box.

09/18/2026

What makes Adamson Police Products unique is how much they’re able to offer the law enforcement professionals they serve.

Their team has years of experience working with departments throughout the Bay Area, giving them a strong understanding of what the officers and departments need.

Along with being a full uniform shop, Adamson’s is also a fi***rm retailer, allowing customers to take care of more of what they need for the job in one place.

That combination of knowledge, experience, and selection has helped make them a true one-stop shop for the law enforcement community.

09/17/2026

On the Ground: Highlighting Adamson Police Products

For this episode, we sat down with Teresa, one of the owners of Adamson Police Products in Livermore, CA to hear the story behind the business, how they've grown over the years, and to highlight a true standout partner.

Partnerships like this are about more than having First Tactical gear on the shelves. They’re built through years of working together, taking care of the people who rely on this gear every day, and a true commitment to serving public safety.

Hear the story of Adamson’s Police Supply and their experience working with First Tactical, straight from Teresa.

09/16/2026

A uniform represents more than what you wear to work. It represents the responsibility you take on every time you put it on.
This National Uniform Day, we recognize the law enforcement officers, firefighters, EMS professionals, and first responders who suit up every day to serve their communities.
We’re proud to make gear for the people behind the uniform and even prouder to hear the stories of those who wear it.

09/14/2026

There’s a difference between selling a product and truly taking the time to listen to what the end-user needs.

And at Adamson Police Products, customers are treated like family.

Whether it's an emergency or you just need an extra pair of uniform pants, you can trust that you'll be squared away before you walk out the door.

09/11/2026

25 years later, we remember.

We remember the 2,977 lives lost on September 11, 2001. We remember the first responders who ran toward danger when others were trying to escape. The firefighters, law enforcement officers, EMS personnel, and countless others who answered the call, some making the ultimate sacrifice, and many carrying the effects of that day for years afterward.

We remember the courage shown in the face of unimaginable tragedy. We remember the families who lost loved ones and the communities forever changed.

A quarter century has passed, but the sacrifice of that day has not been forgotten.

09/10/2026

08/28/2026

First impressions can tell you a lot, but we were just as interested in what the end user had to say after a full day of putting AERO-TAC through its paces.

After hours of training, movement, and time on her feet, we checked back in to hear how the boots performed and what stood out.

Here’s what she had to say.