Gear Get your loadout in one place – Cat5 Commerce merges stores Recoil Staff August 19, 2014 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. You may have been shopping ‘Cat5 Commerce' and not even known it – they are the ones who ran the ecommerce sites GunHolsters.com, TacticalPants.com, BDU.com, MilitaryBoots.com and MilitaryGear.com. They'll be easier to remember now. It's all under TacticalGear.com. They're calling it an “all-inclusive tactical superstore” and it does seem to have a pretty serious selection. Missouri-based Cat5 Commerce created their first online store (BDU.com) back in '04. It has expanded significantly (and successfully) in the years since and is now one of the largest online sources for tactical- and firearms-related equipment and apparel. Says Cat5 Commerce CEO Chad Weinman, “The driving force behind this decision was to create a streamlined destination that fulfills all our customers' needs,” said Chad Weinman, CEO of Cat5 Commerce. “Creating the most efficient shopping experience for our customers is our No. 1 priority.” TacticalGear.com carries a pretty wide array of respected brands; MilSpec Monkey, Casio, SureFire, Streamlight, Propper, 5.11 Tactical, Nebo, Oakley, Massif, Maxpedition, Merrell, Lowa, Zero Tolerance and several dozen others. The obvious benefit to the merger is to streamline everything. They're a one-stop shop now, instead of having their gear divvied up into niche areas. One might wonder even what took them so long to consolidate while one is enjoying a shorter, more efficient visit. Since they're currently running several specials (including their end of summer “pantopocalypse” you might want to make that visit soon. They are online here, on Facebook here, on Google+ here, Instagram right here and Twitter here. This is their YouTube channel and they've also got a news channel. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
