Blackhawk was founded on the premise of making better tactical gear that would become a reliable foundation for law enforcement and military personnel. Founded by a former Navy Seal who had experienced his equipment failing when it was most needed, the entire company was built around the idea of making highly reliable, modern, and ever-improving tactical gear such as holsters, load-bearing equipment, magazine pouches, and other essentials. Since its inception, Blackhawk gear has been improved through research, field testing, and continuous iteration of new materials and manufacturing techniques to achieve the best possible performance for its users.