K9 Storm: Testimonials

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"Our dog teams wear their K9 Storm Vests ten hours a day during their shift. On an early morning 'routine' traffic stop, the suspect fled, and I sent my K9 Blitz on him. As my dog cornered the suspect, he turned and fired at least seven rounds from a .45 auto at a distance of less than ten feet, but the dog kept fighting. We would subsequently learn that at least two rounds hit the Storm. Blitz was not injured and continued the fight, putting the suspect down. The suspect had several firearms on his person, and there is not a doubt in my mind that my dog and his K9 Storm Vest saved officers' lives that day."

- K9 Handler Andy Suver
Auburn Washington Police Department, Washington


"When I looked down, I saw that the flames from the Molotov Cocktail were engulfing Tracer. So they were on either side of her. She was fine. She wasn't injured. She wasn't hurt. The K9 Storm had protected her." - RCMP K9 Handler Chris Hughes Coquitlam, British Columbia


"My K9 partner Chikko and I were assigned to assist in the apprehension of a disturbed male. As Chikko engaged the male suspect, he acquired a pitchfork and brought it down on Chikko. Fortunately for Chikko he was wearing his K9 Storm Patrol-Swat Vest. Three of the four pitchfork tines struck the vest and were deflected preventing serious injury. Chikko remained focused on the task at hand and enabled us to disarm the male. Chikko was back to work two days later." - Integrated Canine Service Handler Chris Borgstede Delta Police Department, British Columbia


"Recently two of our K9 teams were both deployed in their K9 Storm Vests during an officer involved shooting. Both of the K9’s responded exceptionally in their Storms, and performed outstanding in the tactical movements during the entire engagement. Both dogs had to jump, work in a confined area, and still be strong in protection which they were able to do. I am very impressed with the performance of the K9 Storm not just from this incident but from my total experience with the vest, and would gladly recommend it to another handler." - K9 Officer Joe Alvarez Fresno Police Department, California

"With a K9 Storm the handlers can actually sling the dog on their backs and fast rope into wherever they need to go.” - Covert Ops. US Military, Afghanistan

"“The superiority of this vest is in the design. Not only do you get threat level II protection, but the vest is a custom-fitted, full wrap around panel that sits inside a great tactical vest that can be used for rappelling thanks to the sewn in leg straps and strategically placed V Ring on the top center of the vest. In addition to rappelling, tactical K9 officers are able to use the V Ring for dragline operations. I highly recommend these vests!”

- K9 Officer Sgt. J.R. Parrow
Scottsdale Police K9 Unit, Arizona
jparrow@scottsdaleaz.gov

"Each of the twenty dogs in my unit are outfitted with the K9 Storm Vest. We purchased our Storms back in 2000 after extensive research. The vests have all stood the wear and tear of daily use and have not deteriorated over time. In fact, we have not had to have one repaired since we took delivery of them. The K9 Storm Vest is the best product on the market."

- K9 Sgt. Gord McGuinness
- Vancouver Police Dog Squad, British Columbia
1168gmc@telus.net

	“A magnificent piece of equipment, beautifully engineered, which allowed my team to advance in a progressive avenue of tactical training.” - Emergency Response Team Leader Phil Jeans - Royal Canadian Mounted Police, MB


"The reflection stripes on the top of the Storm look terrific. Reflection tests confirm that they will work like a dream. One thing for sure is that I am really impressed with the level of professionalism and the commitment that you and your team have to create, manufacture, and upgrade your already wonderful product. Other companies could learn a lot of things about customer satisfaction from the K9 Storm team." - Search and Rescue K9 Handler Yves Nadeau SAR Canada, Quebec

“I have had an opportunity to see the K9 Storm products, and I recommend them to everyone. They are the only truly workable vest available in the world from all the vests that I have seen to date.” - Police K9 Handler & Trainer Bob Eden - Delta Police Department, British Columbia rseden@policek9.com

	“The best I’ve ever seen! The first time I put it on, my dog’s movement was not restricted. I am so pleased I’ve recommended it to a neighboring department. It’s not like other vests where your dog looks like he’s wearing a barrel.” - K9 Cpl. Robert Matalvage - Limerick Twp Police Department, Pennsylvania 1-610-495-7909


“A magnificent piece of equipment, beautifully engineered, which allowed my team to advance in a progressive avenue of tactical training.” “This vest fits great, and we have had numerous captures while Reyko’s been wearing it. Also, the administration loves it because it is protecting their investment.” - K9 Officer Nelson Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, Montana

“I assumed the vest would be well made. What an understatement! Every one of our 12 handlers raved that the K9 Storm Vest was absolutely top notch in every way.” - K9 Handler & SWAT Team Member Jay Moyer Seattle Police Department, Washington rasporte@hotmail.com

	“It takes less than 40 seconds to put on the vest - and it could save his life. The advantages are tremendous versus any disadvantages.” - K9 Handler Joel Mackown - Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Alberta 1-780-480-4455

“The superiority of this vest is in the design. Not only do you get threat level II protection, but the vest is a custom-fitted, full wrap around panel that sits inside a great tactical vest that can be used for rappelling thanks to the sewn in leg straps and strategically placed V Ring on the top center of the vest. In addition to rappelling, tactical K9 officers are able to use the V Ring for dragline operations. I highly recommend these vests!” - K9 Officer J.R. Parrow - Scottsdale Police K9 Unit, Arizona k9copper@uswest.net

	“The K9 Storm fits like a glove, and as you can see, my dog’s speed and agility are not affected.” - K9 Handler & Trainer Jeff Moody - Dublin Police Department, Ohio jmoody@dublin.oh.us

“This vest fits great, and we have had numerous captures while Reyko’s been wearing it. Also, the administration loves it because it is protecting their investment.” - K9 Officer Nelson - Missoula County Sheriff’s Office, Montana 1-406-523-4810