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The Liberator 2.0 By Safariland – Hear the Difference

April 2, 2021 by Travis Pike Leave a Comment

Protecting your ears from loud noises, like you know gunfire, is pretty dang critical. I say this as a person with tinnitus because the younger version of me was headstrong and thought an M240 would never bother my ears. These days I’m older and wiser and armed with gear like the new Safariland Liberator 2.0 hearing protection. The Liberator headset goes beyond your normal hearing protection, though.

It’s 2021, and if you ain’t rocking electronic hearing protection, you are missing out. The Liberator 2.0s are fully electronic and provide you three modes for various amplification and noise-canceling modes. Let’s break down those modes real quick, so we are all on the same page.

Liberator Modes And Audio Quality

Mode 1 – Used for most tactical operations requiring the ability to hear speech and audio, recognize threats, and maintain situational awareness while gunfire or explosions may occur without warning.

It blocks impulse noise, allows speech and environmental audio to be heard. Allows all radio communications.

Mode 2 – When high-level steady-state noise is occurring, such as operating in a helicopter, aircraft, boat, or ground vehicle for extended periods.

Blocks external noise. Allows all radio communications.

Mode 3 – When operating in high steady-state noise environments and face to face communication is desired.

Blocks external noise, except speech. Allows all radio communications.

To Swap between modes, you hold both the + and – buttons. A soothing voice tells you what mode you are in.

In terms of audio quality, the Safariland Liberator delivers crystal clear, easily understood audio. Having conversations between people both near and far, even with gunfire present. At a recent media event at a firing range, my future wife and I had no issues talking around machine guns, AKs, bolt action precision rifles, and more.

Speaking of, she immediately stole the Liberator from me and regulated me to an older pair of muffs. As a new shooter, she received plenty of instruction when firing rifles, SMGs, and even a medium machine gun. The Liberator muffs blocked the noise but allowed her to hear the instructions various range officers issued her.

Inside the Liberator 2.0

The microphones on the Liberator muffs provide you 360 degrees of sound amplification. Unlike other headphones, this allows you to pinpoint where the noise is coming from. Some range-friendly hearing protection has a simple mic that amplifies noise but makes it sound like it all comes from the same direction. The Liberator muffs are true tactical ear muffs and allow you to have maximum situational awareness.

These muffs aren’t just great for the range but for tactical environments police and military deal with daily. The Liberator design is modular and does allow you to use the muffs with a helmet. This requires an additional behind-the-hand band, but the change over is relatively simple.

My girlfriend loved them because they were super lightweight and insanely comfortable while remaining slim. Gel cups not only provide an excellent seal to prevent noise entrance but also incredible comfort. She wore them for hours at a time without complaint. I feel the same. I’ve used them for about a month now, almost daily at various range trips and for testing purposes. They’ve been nothing but comfortable.

Safariland designed these for professional users, and the little things show. For example, you can wear it under a helmet. Second, they are tough as hell! Thirdly, they have a dual fuel design. By dual fuel, I mean they can use either 2 AAA batteries or a single CR123A battery.

Oh, and don’t forget they have an auto turn-off mode that will auto shut them off after 5 minutes of no movement. You’ll get five warnings before they shut off. A low battery indicator goes off when there are only 20 hours of battery power left. Battery life ranges from 200 to 300 hours, depending on the mode selected.

Over and Out

The Safariland Liberator 2.0 provides users a true tactical set of hearing protection at a great price point. Everything about these headphones seemingly rocks. They’re durable, extremely comfortable, provide crystal clear audio, and they’re even lightweight. Add in the modularity factor for batteries, and wearing a helmet and bam, you have a professional-grade option that keeps the ringing away.

Product Preview: Zero Tolerance 0470, Relentless Tactical Belt and Safariland CD-Auto Mag Carrier

March 19, 2019 by Loadout Room Guest Authors Leave a Comment

Recently, I was sent a Zero Tolerance knife to review. Immediately upon unboxing, I realized the quality was far beyond my current EDC knife. This got me thinking about the rest of my EDC kit. So, I went searching for better gear that wouldn’t break the bank and I’ve found a few pieces of kit I like. This video is a preview of that knife and a couple of my new EDC items.

Author – Seth Lewis served as a reconnaissance infantryman in the 82nd Airborne with two deployments to Iraq as well as 18 months in Afghanistan doing High Threat Protection for the Department of State. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics and is currently working as a security contractor for DHS and a firearms instructor.

Safariland QLS Holster System

October 27, 2018 by Jens "Rex Nanorum" Hammer 1 Comment

We, as shooters, are always looking for the next leg up in holsters: we want more secure retention, faster draws and lower profiles. We want better mounting platforms and a softer finish that won’t scratch the finish right off our guns. We want and we want but few manufacturers come close to meeting all those demands and desires. After getting a chance to run Safariland’s 7377-7 TS holster for the Glock 17, I’d say we have a clear front-runner.

Safariland QLS Holster System | Review — Photo by Mrs. Nanorum

While Safariland’s use of numerical product listings and similar acronyms might make searching their products a little confusing, actually using their products is amazingly straightforward. Let me break it down: the vast majority of Safariland’s synthetic holsters revolve around the 3-screw mounting method. Forming a “T”, the screw pattern is the same on a number of base plates as well as a variety of holsters. There are base plates for belts, paddles, molle webbing, drop-legs or static mounts such as in a vehicle then you get to partner it up with the holster of your choice. You can get one with the Grip-lock system (GLS), Auto-lock system (ALS), or the Self-locking system (SLS). Some of these holsters also have additional locking options you can add-on, giving higher levels of retention. The holster and base plate are connected using a small adapter that has three prongs. It is a quick release adapter so if you would like to swap holsters, guns or mounting platforms you simply pinch the tips of the outside prongs together and slide the holster out.

This is a truly modular system that allows switching between mounting systems and holsters in seconds. If I’m out hunting I’ll have my sidearm on my riggers belt I can pop off the holster and snap it into the base plate in my vehicle for the drive home, then snap it onto a paddle for concealed carry once I’m back in the city. Furthermore, it allows for custom Kydex holster manufacturers to produce a holster that is immediately able to tap into the available mounting solutions. I have a Gladius holster for my Glock 17 that allows me to carry the pistol with a suppressor mounted and attached to any of the available Safariland QLS mounting options.

Now that I’m done geeking out over the QLS mounting platform, it’s time we took a look at the specific holster I was able to get for hands-on testing. I received the 7377 7TS ALS belt slide holster with an additional paddle base for use without a belt. The 7TS is in reference to the proprietary Dupont (TM) nylon blend named SafariSeven (TM). This is a very durable material that isn’t abrasive to a firearm’s finish at all. I’ve worn the tennifer off of a couple of Glocks doing dry-fire practice with various holsters. This material does feel structurally strong and yet somewhat slick. The ALS is a fantastic lock. I’ve always been a fan of the Serpa holster which allows you to use your trigger finger to unlock the handgun prior to drawing. The ALS feels a bit more intuitive to me, as well as feeling more secure; I mean secure in two ways: 1. The lock is near where your thumb would lay at the start of your draw so it’s out of sight for would-be gun grabbers. 2. The lock isn’t on the outside of the holster where it could be inadvertently disengaged during a fall.

This holster unlocks and draws like a dream. The handgun is snug and secure when holstered without feeling pinched. My Glock pops out of the 7377 in a hurry, feeling like the holster is handing it to me rather than me dragging it out kicking and screaming. The ALS is a very secure system. If however, you desire further security, (or a department mandates it) I count two more modular locks on the Safariland website that can be added on with ease. The belt loop and paddle are both very comfortable options and hold tight when you need them to. They are more comfortable and reliable than other companies offerings I’ve owned in the past.

The 7377 7TS ALS by Safariland is a straight-up winner in my book. the modularity, comfort, wealth of options and perfect execution of a holster done right have shown me the path in sidearm homes. I’m going to be picking up additional holsters for other handguns in my collection.

Safariland Model 71 Magazine Pouch | Everyday Carry with Effortless Retention

September 1, 2018 by Mark Miller Leave a Comment

The Safariland Model 71 Single Magazine Pouch has a flexible accordion design which allows a tight, custom fit for magazines, flashlights, knives, and multi-tools. At $15, it may be the best stocking stuffer on the Internet.

I have been carrying one of these for several months. It is the best magazine pouch I have ever used for everyday carry. It works equally well for double-stack magazines such as those for Glocks, or single-stack 1911 magazines. Made of a smooth rubbery polymer, the 71 has elastic retention to hold anything that you can cram into it but the low friction surface for allows for quick access when you need it.

I just got a few more with ELS clips for my duty belt. They are well made, flexible, adaptable, and affordable.

Attachment options:

Integrated belt loop (belts from 1.5″ to 2.25″)
Hook attachment for concealed carry
Bolt attachment for use with quick-attachment systems such as the ELS, QLS, and tactical leg plates
MOLLE adaptor

The universal magazine pouch is injection molded. The clever design is elastic and holds anything you put into it. The retention is perfect for concealed carry of magazines. It holds the mag in place with no straps to slow your draw.

You can order one here.
Price: $15
Colors: Black or FDE brown

Featured photo courtesy of the Glock Store Youtube channel

MultiCam® Named Sponsor for Safariland Expedition Mutli-Gun Match

June 8, 2018 by The Loadout Room Leave a Comment

Brooklyn, NY – June 7, 2018 – MultiCam®, the combat-proven, complete family of concealment solutions for those who demand the best, have announced their role as Sponsor at the annual Safariland Expedition Multi-Gun match, a four-day competition, held June 7-10, at the Pro Gun Club in Boulder City, Nev.

The Safariland Expedition is different than other competitions, giving shooters the opportunity to shoot the same match in two divisions at the same time, and choose which guns they want to shoot at each stage. The event structure allows competitors to shoot five stages in under four hours.

New for this year is a Pistol-Only division for Open, Limited, Production and Carry Optics. More than 200 shooters have already signed up for this exciting event and there is still time to register for the event.

MultiCam® will be on hand during the course of the weekend, accepting donations for hats from Flexfit, arm sleeves from Techwear and Oakley sunglasses; in an effort to raise money for the “MultiCam® for Warriors Heart” GoFundMe campaign (https://www.gofundme.com/multicam-for-warriors-heart).

In addition, Team MultiCam® member, Travis Gibson will be competing in the event, as well as spending time at the MultiCam® table.

“We at MultiCam® are excited to be part of this annual event with Safariland,” stated MultiCam®, Brand Manager, Ernesto Rodriguez. “We not only hope to raise awareness for Warriors Heart, an incredible organization that tirelessly works to support those returning to a life they no longer know, but to support the shooting community as a whole.”

MultiCam® has proudly supported the men and women in uniform, as well as their families, for their sacrifices in ensuring the protection of our freedoms. It is MultiCam®’s goal to focus their efforts on raising as much money as possible for the Warriors Heart through its marketing channels including its brand ambassadors on Team MultiCam®. To donate to the “MultiCam® for Warriors Heart” GoFundMe campaign, visit https://www.gofundme.com/multicam-for-warriors-heart.

About MultiCam®

The MultiCam® pattern was developed to effectively limit the visual and near-IR signature of a person operating across a wide range of physical environments and seasons. After a variety of successful lab tests and extensive combat deployments, the MultiCam® team expanded the catalog to include specific operational environments; with MultiCam® Arid, MultiCam® Tropic, MultiCam® Alpine and MultiCam® Black. MultiCam® is now a complete family of uncompromising concealment options for those who demand the best. For more information, visit www.multicampattern.com.

Safariland 7TS ALS Holster: Fast and Affordable

April 30, 2018 by Mark Miller Leave a Comment

I have said that the Safariland ALS is the fastest holster in the world. Now I have to say that the new Safariland 7TS ALS holsters are even faster. A Bill Rogers concept, the 7TS is a glorious triumph of efficient American manufacturing, innovative materials, and design genius. A complete contradiction, the 7TS is an incredibly strong, yet affordable duty holster with no sacrifice in performance.

The secret of the 7TS is SafariSeven, a proprietary DuPont nylon blend. Tested from 300 to -50 degrees F, this stuff is impervious to all conditions found on Earth. Unless you are operating inside an active volcano or diving in liquid Nitrogen, this holster will function perfectly. SafariSeven allows one-piece precision-injection molding for efficient (low cost) manufacturing.

SafariSeven is very tough, so the 7TS is thinner than you expect. The one piece design folds over to create a corrugation, which increases the strength. The surfaces are slick and will not harm the finish of your gun. The 7TS will not bind during a draw and it does not swell or change when wet. The matte finish is designed to decrease reflection and can be maintained with a steel wool pad.

The mold produces an internal riser system which minimizes contact with the gun. This reduces draw friction to nothing while creating channels to shed debris or dust. The combination of the secure ALS locking system and the holster’s low friction means that once the gun starts moving into the draw, it seems to jump into your hand. Re-holstering is just as easy, and the ALS systems automatically locks the gun back in.

The ALS locking system engages the ejection port. It is easily accessed by any-size of thumb while forming the grip. I visualize pushing the holster away with my thumb. After a little practice, the holster just falls away with no conscious thought. An attacker has a much more difficult time getting to the gun because the angles are all different for him.

All Safariland holsters use a standard three-hole mounting system. This lets you plug the 7TS into your existing rig. My favorite set up is the Drop Flex Adaptor (below).

HolsterOps makes a modified 7TS for easier concealment (below). It is cut down to allow for an easier draw when used as a concealment holster on a high-ride mount, like a paddle. It’s available for the Glock 17, 19, 22 and 23. This holster is compatible with most current weapon-mounted lights.

Custom Cutdown 7TS™ ALS® Concealment Paddle Light Holster

For $56, you can get your Safariland® Model 7378 7TS™ ALS® Concealment Paddle and Belt Loop Combo Holster. The Level I Retention™ Open-Top Paddle Holster is available here.

It comes with an injection-molded paddle and an user-adjustable, injection-molded belt loop which can be worn in a crossdraw configuration. They are available in SafariSeven™ Plain Black and FDE Brown finishes, and are compatible with all Safariland holster mounting options.

Photos courtesy of Safariland