BLACKHAWK! Announces New Tactical Gear for 2009

NORFOLK, VA - BLACKHAWK! Products Group, the world-wide leader in tactical gear for military, law enforcement, security, and outdoor enthusiasts, continues to add to an already impressive line-up of tactical and nylon gear for 2009. The BLACKHAWK! A.L.E.R.T.^TM 5 bag or Assault Load-Out Emergency Response Transport is BLACKHAWK!’s largest load out bag offered with an overall dimension of 35 inches by 21.5 inches by 17 inches. Featuring a hide-away telescoping full handle and a full wrap carry handle, the A.L.E.R.T. 5 also has two end cap padded handles for a two-person carry. High quality in-line skate wheels make transporting the load-out bag easy. Heavy duty construction makes this load out bag extremely durable and rugged. Foam padding throughout protects gear and multiple compression straps keep the load stable and secure. Movable interior panels help organize and segregate gear. S.T.R.I.K.E. webbing on interior sides allow for mounting of pouches, additional straps, and accessories. Full side padded compartment on exterior for long gun transportation. Available in Black.

The BLACKHAWK! Covert Carry Messenger Bag^TM is a casual styled messenger bag in both military (1000 denier nylon) and civilian (velocity nylon) designs with a heavy duty should strap and a quick adjust flip-lock buckle for a cross-chest, shoulder or tight under-arm carry. The interior features a large padded laptop compartment measuring 14 inches by 11 inches by 2 inches. An exterior back panel includes two concealed pistol magazine pockets and a center pocket with rapid access top for a handgun. Hook and loop panels inside this pocket allow for the mounting of a holster.

The military version is available in Black, Coyote Tan and Foliage Green. The civilian version is available in Gray/Silver, Black/Red, Blue/Red, or Blue/Black. Both BLACKHAWK! Covert Carry Messenger Bags have an MSRP of $119.99 USD.

New S.T.R.I.K.E.® accessories include the Cutway Vest Ammo Pockets with HawkTex^TM securing tabs in two sizes; small for two M4/M16 magazines, and large for three M4/M16 magazines. Available in Black, Coyote Tan, Olive Drab and AU; the small size retails for $29.99 and the large size for $35.99. New S.T.R.I.K.E. Binocular Pouches are offered in both small and large sizes. Both are fully padded with smooth protective lining inside and an external zippered storage pocket. Available in Black, Coyote Tan, Olive Drab and AU, the Binocular Pouches retail $27.99 for the small and $44.99 for the large size. Also new in the S.T.R.I.K.E. line-up are the Reversible Modular Belt Panels with a tunnel to fit belts up to 2.5 inches wide. One side features horizontal webbing for mounting pouches vertically and the other side has vertical webbing for mounting pouches horizontally. Available in 12, 18, 24 and 30 inch panels in Black, Coyote Tan, Olive Drab, and Foliage Green starting at $14.99 MSRPUSD.

About BLACKHAWK!®
BLACKHAWK! Products Group^TM, founded in 1993 by President and CEO Mike Noell, is a leading US manufacturer of tactical, military, shooting sports and law enforcement equipment.BLACKHAWK! is a global manufacturer of tactical gear, body armor, law enforcement duty gear, holsters, hydration systems, protective gloves and gear, apparel and footwear, knives, illumination tools, breaching tools, hunting gear, and recoil reducing stocks. BLACKHAWK! headquarters is in Norfolk, Virginia, with US manufacturing facilities in North Carolina, Montana, and Idaho. For more information on BLACKHAWK! and BLACKHAWK! products, log on to www.BLACKHAWK.com or call 800-694-5263.