The DGA has made its choice! It will be the ambidextrous coyote Glock Gen5 with the holster T-Series L3D from Blackhawk with or without a light, approximately 65,000 in the classic version and 10,000 with a light.
After more than 15 years of partnership with the American brand Blackhawk, our efforts are finally rewarded. The Blackhawk T-Series L3D holster, compatible with all accessories from the Blackhawk CQC range, will fully equip the French army, an undeniable proof of the reliability of this essential combat accessory, following very tough tests that only the Glock/Blackhawk duo managed to pass.
The uniqueness of this holster lies in the level 3 retention which is deactivated by the thumb and not by the index finger as with all other holsters currently in service in special forces, for example. A quick press releases the level 3 safety and a continuous press also releases the level 2 safety, thus freeing the weapon, combining speed and safety, even in stressful situations (let's not forget that the weapon will be issued to Sentinelle elements).
This new technology developed by Blackhawk combined with the construction materials (kept secret) allows for an ultra-resistant, reliable, and lightweight holster. Moreover, it has brilliantly passed the endurance tests conducted by the army's evaluation teams, corresponding to intensive use over 25 years!
Blackhawk is an American brand created in 1993 by a former Navy Seal, Mike Noël, upon his return from a mission in Iraq during which he almost lost his life due to a defective backpack. Upon returning, he vowed to make solid and reliable equipment, and we can say he succeeded! Blackhawk has been exclusively distributed in France by Welkit for about fifteen years.
This is the second holster contract that Welkit has won with Blackhawk, the first being for the supply of the new discreet carry holster for the National Police, National Gendarmerie, and Customs in 2017, for which nearly 60,000 units have already been delivered.
Currently available only in black, you can now order the new French Army holster on welkit.com
Main photo: Armée de Terre 2020