About Penn Tactical Solutions
Strengthening Preparedness Across Every Sector
At Penn Tactical Solutions, our mission is to strengthen preparedness, improve outcomes, and save lives by delivering high-quality training, trusted equipment, and expert guidance to those who serve and those who support them.
We are committed to making lifesaving knowledge and tools accessible to professionals, organizations, and communities alike, ensuring every client is equipped to respond with confidence when it matters most.
And because we believe safety should not be a luxury, we actively bring programs like Stop the Bleed to underserved communities — ensuring that cost is never a barrier to critical education.
Built From the Ground Up in February 2020
Penn Tactical Solutions was founded in February 2020, just as the world was about to change. What began as a focused mission to bring realistic, affordable training to public safety professionals quickly became something more - because we saw gaps in the industry that no one else was filling.
What We Saw
Most training organizations we encountered were built around one or more of the following problems:
- Equipment bias. Too many training companies were attached to specific manufacturers - recommending what they sold rather than what worked best for the mission. We built PTS to be brand neutral from day one.
- Tactics over medicine. Many tactical medical trainers made the medicine secondary to tactics. The problem is that tactics are agency-specific - what works for one department may not work for another. Medicine is universal. At PTS, we teach the medicine first.
- Instructors out of the field. Impressive resumes do not always mean current knowledge. EMS protocols evolve. TCCC guidelines update. TECC standards change. If your instructor is not actively working in the field, they may be teaching yesterday's medicine. Our cadre stays current.
• An exclusionary culture. Tactical medicine training has historically felt inaccessible - even unwelcoming - to civilians, lay persons, and non-law enforcement audiences. We built an environment where anyone can learn, regardless of background or experience level.
• Train as you fight - but only for the military. The military concept of training under realistic stress with the actual equipment you will deploy had never been made broadly accessible. We brought that methodology to EMS, law enforcement, schools, corporate teams, and community organizations.
• No path from training to equipment. Students would complete a course and then struggle to source the same gear they trained with. PTS closes that loop - we provide brand neutral equipment sales so students can buy exactly what they trained on.
When COVID-19 struck weeks after our founding, we did not pause. As traditional systems broke down, we pivoted quickly - helping agencies source critical PPE and transitioning to online delivery to keep teams mission-ready through unprecedented uncertainty.
As we grew, we listened. What we consistently heard was that agencies were being forced into generic, off-the-shelf kits that did not align with their actual mission needs. So we made a commitment: purpose-driven solutions that eliminate waste and enhance effectiveness. No more paying for items you do not need. Just equipment built for your role, your environment, and your mission.
Today, Penn Tactical Solutions is more than a gear provider. We are trusted partners in readiness. This is our story - and we are just getting started.
The Principles Behind Everything We Do
Our Values
Equal Access to Preparedness
Preparedness should not be limited by budget, organization size, or zip code. Every person, family, and community deserves access to the knowledge and tools that save lives.
Field-Tested, Not Catalog-Built
Our equipment and training are built around real operational environments - not marketing catalogs. If it does not work in the field, it does not belong in our inventory.
Mission Over Margin
We are not just in the business of profit. We are in the business of saving lives. Supporting small business partners, underserved communities, and emerging life-saving technology is part of who we are.
Preparedness Beyond the Physical
Not all wounds are visible. We are equally committed to the mental health and wellbeing of the first responder and military communities we serve. Preparedness includes looking out for one another.
Field Experience You Can Trust
Every course PTS delivers is taught by instructors who have worked the field - not just the classroom. Our cadre brings combined decades of active operational experience across emergency medicine, fire service, law enforcement, and military medicine. We believe the best instruction comes from people who have lived the scenarios they teach.
Our instructors hold credentials across a range of disciplines and deliver courses at every level - from community bleeding control to advanced tactical trauma care for military and law enforcement teams. Because protocols evolve, our team stays active in the field to ensure every course reflects current best practice.
Our Crest
The Penn Tactical Solutions crest is more than a design. It is a reflection of who we are, what we believe, and the people we carry with us. Every element was chosen with intention.
The Liberty Bell
Equal Access to Life-Saving Preparedness
At the center of the crest is the Liberty Bell. It represents the belief that all people are created equal and deserve the same fundamental rights, including the ability to preserve life. Preparedness and training should not be limited to professionals. It also pays tribute to Philadelphia, the city where Penn Tactical Solutions was founded.
The Lightning Bolt
Action When Seconds Matter
The lightning bolt represents speed, energy, and decisive action. In an emergency, hesitation costs time and time costs lives. Preparedness is not just about knowledge. It is about the ability to recognize a problem and act quickly and effectively under pressure.
The Crossed Swords
Preparedness and Vigilance
The upright crossed swords are drawn from military heraldry and symbolize readiness, discipline, and vigilance. They represent the commitment to train, prepare, and remain aware of the environment around you before an emergency ever occurs.
The Roman Numerals
A Reminder Beyond the Physical
The Roman numerals (DL XCIV-XX) honor SGT Daulton Leonard, one of our original instructors who lost his battle with depression and PTSD. They serve as a constant reminder that not all wounds are visible, and that preparedness includes looking out for one another beyond physical emergencies.
Preparedness is a responsibility. It requires awareness, action, and a commitment to protect life - for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Sometimes the difference comes down to what you notice, and what you do, in the moments that matter most.
Innovation Closest to the Mission
We believe that innovation does not only come from big brands. It comes from small workshops, startup teams, and mission-driven businesses quietly developing lifesaving solutions that the mainstream market overlooks. Our vision is to work alongside those partners - to bring their products forward and give them the visibility and traction they deserve.
We also recognize that access to training and equipment is not equal. Whether it is cost, complex purchasing systems, or socioeconomic barriers - we are committed to breaking those barriers down. Making lifesaving education and gear accessible, affordable, and available to all is not just a goal. It is what drives us forward every day.
Some may argue this is not the most profitable business model. We are not just in the business of profit. We are in the business of saving lives - and we intend to be the best at what we do.
Those Who Shaped Our Mission
Penn Tactical Solutions was built by people who gave everything to service. We honor two members of our team who are no longer with us - and whose legacies are permanently woven into who we are.
