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Real Life Stories from Kore Essentials Customers
Have you ever heard the saying “Good things come to those who wait?” Well, sometimes those good things come in very unexpected ways. At KORE Essentials, we’ve been lucky enough to create an incredible group of customers and supporters who rock our EDC & CCW belts every day. Often times we hear wild stories about how our belts have positively impacted their lives, and we’re always amazed with some of the things our customers have experienced.
Today, we’re going to be sharing a true story of a KORE Essentials customer who waited and waited for their EDC belt and found it in a very unexpected place.
Note: The names and locations used in this story have been modified to preserve the privacy of our customers. The story told is as they recalled to us. Enjoy.
James was a budding new police officer for San Diego PD. Fresh out of the academy and ready to hit the mean streets, James was eager to do everything in his power to become the best cop the city of San Diego had ever seen. One of the first areas that he sought to improve was off-duty his gear. Good gear helps make a good cop, off-duty or not. After pouring in countless hours of research and bouncing ideas off his team, he concluded that the most important thing for him to get would be a quality belt—one that could support his gear and keep him comfortable when he was off duty and carrying. That’s where KORE comes in.
The belt that James decided would be the best for his time off-duty was our X7 Tac Black tactical nylon gun belt. He’d read plenty of reviews, understood the basics of the ratcheting belt system, and concluded that this was what he needed. So, he looked online, checked our site, visited our Amazon page, and, to his surprise... we were sold out. Nothing, nada, zilch. Our belt was out of stock, and it wasn’t clear when it would be available again. Luckily for James, he was a San Diego native and we’re headquartered in San Diego County.
He figured he’d take a trip to our store and try his luck in person. Unfortunately, he met the same fate. Our belt was out of stock, and all we could tell him was to keep checking, sign up for our mailing list for updates, and call us within 30 days for any news. He was devastated but not deterred. It looked like his department-issued belt would just have to make do for now... or so he thought.
Fast forward a few days after he visited the KORE Essentials store to an evening out with
friends. James was off duty, enjoying a quiet night downtown when he spotted something unusual. Across the street, he saw a masked individual sprinting out of a convenience store, a panicked cashier yelling behind them. It didn’t take long for James to realize what had just happened—a robbery in progress.
Without hesitation, his instincts took over. James took off in pursuit, dodging pedestrians and weaving through traffic. The suspect, realizing they were being followed, picked up speed, but James was determined. The chase led them through alleyways and across parking lots until James finally closed the distance.
Then, with one final lunge, James tackled the suspect to the ground, securing them until local authorities arrived. As he caught his breath and helped restrain the suspect, his eyes caught something unexpected. Around the suspect’s waist was a belt—but not just any belt. It was the belt. The very X7 Tac Black tactical nylon gun belt James had been searching for. A mix of disbelief and irony washed over him. Of all the places he could have found it, here it was, strapped around the waist of a fleeing suspect. After securing the scene and processing the arrest, James couldn’t help but share the bizarre turn of events with his fellow officers.
The story made its way back to us, and we knew we had to share it.
So, while we always recommend purchasing our belts the traditional way, we have to
admit—this might be the most unexpected product delivery we’ve ever heard of. James eventually got his hands on a brand-new X7 belt (this time, straight from us), and he still laughs about the wild way he first encountered it.
At KORE Essentials, we love hearing stories like James’s. If you have an experience with our gear that you’d like to share, let us know! Who knows—your story might just be the next one we feature.
If you’re a police officer or security personnel, be sure to check out our 2.25” Duty Belts,
designed specifically for police officers. This durable and stylish belt is reinforced with our patented Power-Core Center for added stiffness and support, providing you reliable
load-bearing strength to support full firearms, stun guns, magazine pouches, radios, flashlights, handcuffs, mace, batons, and any gear up to 30 lbs. Featuring the same micro-adjustability as our other belts, KORE Essentials Duty Belts provide unmatched comfortability and support for active-duty police officers and security personnel. Grab yours up today and experience what a real gun belt should feel like.
As always, stay safe, stay prepared, and be ready for the unexpected.
- The KORE Essentials Team