LA Law Enforcement Buyers Guide

Charles L. Dees Sr. launched Gulf States Distributors in 1980 from a basement in downtown Montgomery with two employees and a simple idea: get quality gear to the people who protect communities. Forty years later, they've grown into a regional powerhouse without losing the family-business focus.

• •Ammunition — One of the largest inventories in the Southeast
• •Law Enforcement Duty Gear — Uniforms, tactical equipment, police-specific apparel
• •Body Armor & PPE — Personal protective equipment for first responders
• •Firearms — Full selection for duty and department use
• •Less Lethal Options — Compliance and safety equipment
• •Evidence Collection & Targets — Professional-grade systems
• •Badges, IDs, and Promotional Gear — Department customization

4 out of 5 customers are repeat customers—that's the real metric.

Their sales team brings over 165 years of combined experience securing state and local contracts. They've negotiated hard with suppliers to pass competitive pricing directly to departments. In-stock items ship within 24 hours via UPS.

12,000 sq ft warehouse | 20 dedicated staff | 100+ product lines

Family-owned means no stockholders to answer to—just accountability to customers and each other.