Founded in Sierra Madre, California, in 1964, The Safariland Group is a global manufacturer of safety and survivability products. The company serves the public safety, military, professional, and outdoor markets. It employs over 2,000 people worldwide.
Safariland's product history includes significant industry firsts. The company introduced the first Level III Retention duty holster and, in the 1970s, won the first contract with the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to supply body armor. Early production output exceeded 5,000 holsters per month.
The company operates under the mission "Together, We Save Lives," a principle it tracks through its SAVES CLUB program, which chronicles instances where its products have contributed to saving lives. As of its records, this includes over 2,035 public safety professionals.
