Irvine, CA – 5.11 Tactical, the global leader in innovative tactical apparel, footwear and outdoor gear, is celebrating National Preparedness Month in September by putting forth a series of activations spanning the brand’s reach across retail, online, partnerships, a nine-part web series and giveaways. The brand will host preparedness trainings nationwide through its in-store ABR Academies, a video series with former Navy SEAL and survivalist Clint Emerson, as well giveaways online and at their 53 retail locations across the US.
5.11’s largest activation during National Preparedness Month will be a series of Always Be Ready® (ABR) Academy classes in 5.11 retail stores nationwide. ABR Academies are free classes led by experts in trauma care, self-defense, overall preparedness, everyday carry and outdoor adventure.
“Preparedness is a significant part of 5.11’s brand DNA,” says Deb Radcliff, Chief Marketing Officer of 5.11. “Our ABR Academy is just one of the ways 5.11 provides consumers with the knowledge, gear and pertinent skills necessary to always be ready for their next challenge. National Preparedness Month is an opportunity for us to honor the first responders and servicemen and women in our country, as well as educate our consumers so they’re better prepared on-duty, while training, or on their next adventure.”
At 5.11’s National Preparedness Month’s ABR Academy events, subject matter experts lead an interactive and educational class open to all experience levels. Participants are able to meet and learn from local law enforcement officers and medics, professionally trained survivalists, veterans, and active duty servicemen and women. In addition to empowering individuals, the ABR Academy serves to build camaraderie within our local communities.
In honor of National Preparedness Month, 5.11 has partnered with Retired Navy SEAL and best-selling author, Clint Emerson, on an educational video series. Emerson has spent a lifetime surviving the most difficult situations on earth and wholeheartedly embodies 5.11’s Always Be Ready ethos. In the new video series, 100 Deadly Skills presented by 5.11, Clint will teach everything from go-bag basics to escaping a kidnapping and what to know for every situation in between. With the right equipment, mindset, and training, 5.11 gives you what you need to Always be Ready.
As an added bonus throughout September, 5.11 customers online and in-store, will receive a copy of Emerson’s best-selling book, 100 Deadly Skills, a hands-on, practical survival guide, with purchases of $125 or more, while supplies last. In addition, as a special gift to 5.11’s National Preparedness Month ABR Academy attendees, 5.11 will be giving away copies of Emerson’s book as well as a free pouch with pack or bag purchase during ABR Academy in-store events.
Emerson will personally be making special guest appearances hosting Go-Bag Building ABR Academies in Frisco, TX and Arlington, TX in September.
For a full list of ABR Academy events this National Preparedness Month, click here or view below:
9/1/19
OCEANSIDE
SELF DEFENSE
9/2/19
OCEANSIDE
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/4/19
MANTECA
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PLANNING
9/4/19
SAN DIEGO
ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
9/5/19
COLORADO SPRINGS
CONCEAL CARRY CONSIDERATIONS
9/6/19
HONOLULU
ELDERLY POPULATION EMERGENCIES
9/6/19
SCHAUMBURG
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS 101
9/7/19
TUCSON
STOP THE BLEED
9/7/19
RIVERSIDE
ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
9/7/19
ATLANTA
TRAUMA CARE
9/7/19
RICHMOND
CONCEALED CARRY FOR WOMEN
9/9/19
VIRGINIA BEACH
GUN LAW WORKSHOP
9/9/19
MINNEAPOLIS
SURVIVAL PREP
9/10/19
DOWNERS GROVE
STOP THE BLEED
9/10/19
HIGHLANDS RANCH
UNARMED DEFENSE
9/11/19
OCEANSIDE
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
9/12/19
MANTECA
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION PLANNING
9/12/19
OKLAHOMA CITY
BUILDING A GO-BAG
9/12/19
SCHAUMBURG
CHILDRENS ONLINE SAFETY
9/13/19
ATLANTA
GUN LAW WORKSHOP
9/13/19
HONOLULU
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
9/13/19
SAUGUS
BUILDING A GO-BAG
9/14/19
ATLANTA
BUILDING A GO-BAG
9/14/19
RICHMOND
STOP THE BLEED
9/14/19
VIRGINIA BEACH
EVERYDAY CARRY ESSENTIALS
9/14/19
AUSTIN
ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
9/14/19
TUCSON
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/14/19
RIVERSIDE
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/14/19
FRISCO
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/15/19
ARLINGTON
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/16/19
BAKERSFIELD
HOMES FOR HEREOS
9/16/10
WOODLANDS
STOP THE BLEED
9/20/19
HIGHLANDS RANCH
STOP THE BLEED
9/20/19
HONOLULU
GUN DEFENSE 101
9/21/19
CINCINNATI
STOP THE BLEED
9/21/19
PITTSBURGH
BASIC CPR
9/21/19
ARLINGTON
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/21/19
VIRGINIA BEACH
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
9/21/19
LAS VEGAS
VEHICLE TACTICS
9/21/19
ATLANTA
OUTDOOR SURVIVAL
9/21/19
TUCSON
FIRE SAFETY
9/21/19
NASHVILLE
VEHICLE PREPAREDNESS
9/21/19
INDIANAPOLIS
GO-BAG ESSENTIALS
9/21/19
WEST PALM BEACH
BUILDING A GO-BAG
9/22/19
CARLE PLACE
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/23/19
PITTSBURGH
GUN LAW WORKSHOP
9/26/19
MINNEAPOLIS
WOMEN'S SELF-DEFENSE
9/26/19
CHARLOTTE
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/26/19
MANTECA
GO-BAG BUILDING
9/27/19
PORTLAND
GUN LAW 101
9/27/19
WEST PALM BEACH
CONCEAL CARRY CONSIDERATIONS
9/27/19
MCALLEN
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
9/28/19
SPRINGFIELD
TRAUMA CARE
9/28/19
CARSON
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
9/28/19
COMMERCE
EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS
9/28/19
JACKSONVILLE
STOP THE BLEED
9/28/19
CINCINNATI
BUILDING A GO-BAG
9/29/19
FORT BLISS
CPR
9/29/19
OCEANSIDE
ACTIVE SHOOTER RESPONSE
About 5.11 Tactical With offices around the globe, 5.11 works directly with end users to create purpose-built apparel, footwear and gear designed specifically to enhance the safety, accuracy, speed, and performance of tactical professionals and enthusiasts worldwide. 5.11 products exceed rigorous standards, which have allowed the brand to establish a reputation for innovation and authenticity, and become the premier choice for those who always have to be ready. 5.11 products can be purchased online, through authorized dealers and retailers, as well as at 5.11 company-owned retail stores.
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