JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – June 26, 2025 –Safariland®, a leading global provider of safety products designed for the public safety, military, professional and outdoor markets and one of Cadre Holdings, Inc.’s (NYSE: CDRE) (“Cadre”) key brands, is proud to announce that its Incog Xâ IWB holster has been named the first-ever Gold Award winner in the holster category of Shooting Sports Retailer’s Reader’s Choice Awards.
The Shooting Sports Retailer’s Reader’s Choice Awards recognize its readers’ favorite brands in the shooting sports market. Safariland’s Incog X, developed in collaboration with Haley Strategic Partners, stood out for its innovative design, exceptional versatility and user-focused performance.
“The Shooting Sports Retailer Choice awards were launched in 2020 with the holster category being added in 2024,” said Derrick Nawrocki, Grand View Outdoors president and publisher. “Safariland is now the official first Gold winner in this category, which simply proves that the power of the Safariland brand is very strong in the eyes of our audience. Congrats and keep up the award-winning good work.”
The Incog X reflects Safariland’s ongoing commitment to innovation in holster technology. With cutting-edge materials, a refined profile and customizable carry features, it’s engineered to meet the needs of today’s discerning concealed carriers.
“Winning the Shooting Sports Retailer Reader’s Choice Gold Award for holsters is an incredible honor, especially as the first recipient in this category,” said Tim Drnec, Vice President of Marketing for Safariland. “This award is a direct reflection of our relentless pursuit of performance, safety and quality for our customers.”
As the industry evolves, Safariland remains at the forefront, delivering solutions that combine form, function and reliability for those who demand the best from their gear.
To explore Safariland’s extensive range of holsters and accessories, visit Safariland.com.
About Cadre Holdings
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, Cadre is a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of safety products. Cadre’s equipment provides critical protection to allow users to safely and securely perform their duties and protect those around them in hazardous or life-threatening situations. The Company’s core products include body armor, explosive ordnance disposal equipment, duty gear and nuclear safety products. Our highly engineered products are utilized in over 100 countries by federal, state and local law enforcement, fire and rescue professionals, explosive ordnance disposal teams and emergency medical technicians. Our key brands include Safariland® and Med-Eng®, amongst others.
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