At 5.11, we’re more than a company—we’re a community and a way of life. From our U.S. stores to our offices worldwide, we design purpose-built gear and apparel that empowers adventurers, everyday heroes, and professionals alike to push boundaries and reach new heights.
Our mission is clear: to equip people to be ready for anything whether that’s exploring new trails, navigating urban landscapes, or chasing ambitious goals. Known for innovation, quality, and authenticity, 5.11 is the trusted choice for those who refuse to settle.
When you join our team, you become part of a culture driven by passion, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of excellence. Together, we create products that inspire confidence and build a community that celebrates resilience and success.
Wherever your journey takes you, 5.11 is here to help you rise to the challenge. If you’re ready to be part of something bigger, let’s make it happen. Visit our careers page and learn about our current opportunities at https://www.511tactical.com/company-info/careers
Both country kids from Missouri, Larry and Brenda Potterfield turned their passion for shooting sports into a career by opening a small gun shop in 1977 that would eventually become MidwayUSA. They instilled family values like honesty, integrity and respect for others into the business, and strive to maintain this culture with each Employee added to their growing team. Since 1977, MidwayUSA has maintained an unyielding focus on Customer Satisfaction and continues to offer JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING® for Shooting, Hunting and the Outdoors.
A proponent of the use of Modern Management Practices in business management, MidwayUSA received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award in 2009, 2015, and 2021, and is one of only two organizations to earn the award three times since the first award cycle in 1988. MidwayUSA was also a recipient of the Missouri Quality Award from the Excellence in Missouri Foundation in 2015, an award also received in 2008. MidwayUSA has deployed both Lean and Six Sigma practices internally and has received ISO Registration, receiving ISO 9001:2000 in 2008 and 9001:2008 in 2009, 2011 and 2014.
Magpul was founded in 1999 with the idea of developing a simple product to aid in the handling of rifle magazines under stress. The company name comes from this original product, called the Magpul. Over the last 22+ years, Magpul has continued to grow and develop, following the same mission and processes and focusing on innovation, simplicity, and efficiency. Our product lines include hundreds of firearms accessories and other gear that have all been designed to professional-use standards. There are now more than 300 unique products with hundreds of variants, including magazines, stocks, slings, sights, grips, handguards, bipods, eyewear, and other dependable, hard-use gear.