For more than 45 years Safariland™ has produced some of the finest and most innovative products for the law enforcement, competitive shooting and military industries. In 1964, following his father's request for a custom holster, Neale Perkins launched a holster business from his garage. He named his new company after the African safaris he and his father enjoyed together. From these humble beginnings, Safariland quickly went from making a few hundred holsters to more than 5,000 within a few months.

The company was eventually acquired by Armor Holdings in 1999 and Neale stayed on as a key executive. Armor Holdings was acquired by BAE Systems in 2007, and Neale continues in an active role in shaping the firms law enforcement and security business.

Neale’s entrepreneurial sprint comes from his desire to make the world a better and safer place for the people who are trying to protect us. He likes to surround himself with excellent people who are driven and who match the passion that he has within himself. Neale is always looking for ways to better his business and the community.