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Brand Spotlight - Damascus Protective Gear
Damascus Protective Gear known by the shortened name Damascus has been making premium quality hand gear for the men and women of the US Armed Services and other facets of law enforcement worldwide, since 1955.
Very early on in Damascus history, they started out as “Damascus Leather Shop”. The store and business were founded in Damascus, Oregon USA. Through their history and experience, the Damascus name has become synonymous within the industry and around the world, as “the best”.
With almost 60 years of experience in gear design and manufacture for law enforcement and military, there is no company in the marketplace in our product category with a greater collective knowledge and experience in the latest materials, design techniques, and development. Damascus Protective Gear sell their product line to most of the largest distributors, catalog companies, etc in the industry worldwide. They also make private label gear for other well-known companies within our industry.
Damascus provide the highest level of personal protection including full body riot control gear, helmets, shields, gloves, protective knee and elbow pads and more. Attention to design, function and the smallest of details, along with the use of only the finest quality leathers and materials have delivered consistent and trusted protection to customers. Damascus line continues to swiftly evolve as new technologies become available and are subsequently incorporated into their products.
The current Damascus Protective Gear product line features over 100+ different styles. Primary markets covered by Damascus: police, corrections, military and tactical. Damascus is based in Rutland, Vermont USA.
Outfitting Your Riot Team
When it comes to equipping a tactical unit, choosing the right riot gear is essential. From crowd control operations to high-risk interventions, protective gear must balance mobility with maximum defence. Tactical teams often begin with basic protection—elbow, knee and shin guards—but increasingly, departments are investing in full riot suits like the PX6 Tactical Riot Suit for modular, scalable protection. Choosing gear designed for customisation helps teams respond effectively to changing threats on the ground.
For agencies starting out or those with smaller budgets, building a riot control kit piece by piece can offer flexibility. Many opt for essential items first, such as riot control shields, hard shell arm guards, and groin protectors, before scaling up to full-body riot suits. This approach not only spreads the cost over time but also allows departments to upgrade gradually without sacrificing core protection. Products like Damascus' PXA Hard Shell Arm Guards, compatible with existing tactical vests, provide a smart entry point.
A final consideration for departments is sizing and fit. Jason Fisher, International Sales Manager for Damascus Gear, notes that sizing is often overlooked: “We size our suits to be adjustable and to fit multiple sizes.” He also points out that many departments don't realise the PX6 components can attach to existing tactical vests, saving costs and simplifying deployment. His recommendation? Start with sizing, then build outward based on your team’s existing assets and your operational needs.
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