The countdown is on! This year Salt Lake City, the most scenic place in the center of the American west, is set to host the National Tactical Officers Association’s 32nd Annual Tactical Conference and Trade Show! Shew, talk about a mouthful! Taking place from August 30th until September 3, 2015, the NTOA will be drawing police officers from all parts of the US, Canada… Read Full Post
When searching for a pair of reliable tactical boots for your job or leisure activities, there are certain requirements that need to be in place. With tactical boots, it is important that they are easy to clean and last a long time. There is no sense in continuously buying new boots because the soles wear out in a month, or they get too dirty and cannot be cleaned. Read Full Post
It was still dark when I picked up Don. It was 5 a.m. and we were heading north on our second trip to Duluth within 5 weeks. Last month we were invited to have a booth at the MN Police and Fire Softball Tournament by Duluth Police Officer Matt McShane. Matt organizes the annual tournament… Read Full Post
The fundraising event for Sgt. Jesse Garcia raised $4,000, and Minneapolis Police Officer Richard Walker won the ALTAI boots in the silent auction. My wife and I met ALTAI Outreach Director Don White and his wife in the Yarusso’s parking lot, where the event was staged with tents and tables. There were about 50 motorcycle… Read Full Post
Oh the joys of camping. For those individuals that have a passion for the outdoors, you quickly learn the importance of having reliable equipment during your camping trip. With weather being so unpredictable, you never know when a summer storm may come through your campground. Read Full Post
Waffles with greek yogurt and fresh berries were disappearing quickly at Gear West (www.gearwest.com), located in Long Lake, MN. Every Saturday morning Gear West sponsors a run/hike and provides breakfast for the participants. Don and I were there to represent ALTAI on July 18 and co-sponsor the event. Read Full Post
The time of year has come again for the MN Asian Police Officers Association (MNAPOA) annual picnic! With such a great turnout last year, this year’s event on August 8, 2015 is sure to be even better! With a day jam packed with various events, your friends and family will be able to enjoy a day at Roseville Central Park! Additionally, one of our team members from ALTAI™ will be present to share the benefits that our tactical boots… Read Full Post
Let me tell you right now – half the time since I’ve been gone, I feel like I never left. I dream about it every night – haunted by it really. A few of the dreams are humorous, many are foggy, and the rest are bad. Last night I dreamt I went to a call at the B/Barclay apartments for teenagers who were breaking into an apartment through a ground-floor window. It was dark and when I got there and one of them ran from me. I caught up to him and dragged him down. He was face-up, and as I knelt over him he pulled a gun and pointed it at my face… Read Full Post
As boot enthusiasts, we at ALTAI™ have made it a point to create tactical boots that were diverse enough to help individuals in a wide array of occupations and hobbies. Our team felt that there were too many boots on the market that only specialized in one unique feature, rather than offering the whole package in just one boot. Thanks to our research and superior materials… Read Full Post
When you are looking to buy a pair or Quality Tactical Boots it is important to consider the type of environment in which they will be worn. Weather conditions can change dramatically throughout the year. If you are like many professionals who prefer to have one pair of High Performance Boots that provide comfort all year then the line of ALTAI™ Tactical Footwear is a great place to start. Read Full Post
