Edmonton-based LOF Defence Systems Ltd. develops body armour, carrier systems, belts and equipment for working dogs. Its offering combines protective equipment with the gear needed to carry it, placing the company in the individual-equipment segment of Canada’s defence and public-safety industry.
LOF says it develops products with input from military, police and security personnel. Its company description emphasizes material selection, load carriage and equipment fit alongside ballistic protection.
That combination matters because body armour is one part of a larger equipment system. The wearer also has to carry communications equipment, ammunition, medical supplies and other items. The carrier and belt determine how much of that load can be accommodated and how it is distributed.
What Does LOF Defence Make?
The company’s core product areas are body armour, carriers, belts and K9 equipment. Its wider store also carries third-party brands, giving it a distribution role alongside its own product development.
| Product area | Main function |
|---|---|
| Soft and hard body armour | Protective elements selected for the applicable threat and configuration |
| Plate carriers and soft-armour vests | Hold armour and support the wearer’s equipment arrangement |
| Belts and pouches | Distribute and organize carried equipment |
| K9 armour and handling equipment | Protection and handling equipment for working dogs |
LOF therefore covers several related requirements within the Canadian land-equipment sector. Its product mix reaches military users, law-enforcement organizations and specialist handlers rather than depending on a single platform program.
LOF Plate Carriers and Soft-Armour Vests
LOF’s carrier catalogue includes CQR-M2, S.C.A.R. (Scalable Combat Assault Rig), CTAC (Combat Tactical Assault Carrier), Battle TAC M2 and the SBAV family. These sit across plate-carrier and soft-armour-vest categories.
Plate Carriers and Load Carriage
The carrier is the interface between the armour and the wearer. Its design affects fit, equipment placement and how the load behaves during movement.
This makes it a distinct product requirement. A carrier’s usefulness cannot be reduced to the protection rating of the plate fitted inside it, just as a plate’s performance cannot be inferred from the carrier’s name. Both have to suit the user’s equipment arrangement and task.
Soft Body Armour
LOF also offers soft-armour solutions. The choice between soft armour, hard plates and a combined configuration depends on the required protection and the practical burden of wearing it.
For institutional buyers, this creates a balance between protection, coverage, mobility and the duration of use. The exact armour model and its test documentation remain central to that decision; the equipment configuration determines how it is carried.
LOF K9 Vests and Handling Equipment
The company’s K9 range includes the StreetFighter Vest, Hunter Vest, Enforcer, Sentry Collar and several leads and retention accessories.
K9 Body Armour
Protective vests are a separate requirement from collars, leads and harnesses. A working dog’s equipment has to suit its task and fit, with protection and freedom of movement considered together.
Collars, Leads and Retention Systems
Handling equipment expands LOF’s role beyond the vest itself. It gives the company a broader set of products for the same user group, from protection to the equipment used by handlers during routine work.
This is commercially relevant because specialist equipment is often bought as a compatible set. The opportunity extends to fit, replacement components and continuing support, as well as the initial protective item.
LOF Products and Distributed Brands
LOF’s wider store combines its own families with third-party equipment. It is therefore necessary to distinguish between the LOF-developed product and a product sourced through LOF.
The distinction is straightforward at product level: the manufacturer is responsible for the item’s design and technical documentation, while a distributor provides another route to market and customer support. Both roles can exist within the same business.
For buyers assembling an equipment package, this broader catalogue may simplify sourcing. However, product compatibility and protection remain specific to the selected items.
Where Is LOF Defence in Edmonton?
The company’s official address is 16108 114 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.
LOF Defence: Common Questions
Does LOF Make Plate Carriers?
Yes. Its catalogue includes several carrier families, including CQR-M2, S.C.A.R., CTAC and Battle TAC M2, as well as soft-armour vests.
Does LOF Sell K9 Body Armour?
Yes. The K9 range includes protective vests alongside collars, leads and other handling equipment.
Is Armour Included With Every Carrier?
A carrier and an armour insert are different components. The contents of a specific package depend on the product listing and selected configuration.