Modern Icon’s mission is to make innovative products that enhance the capabilities of all who serve and protect.
At Modern Icon, we’ve always believed that the bonds forged in service—between soldiers, first responders, and K9 teams—are unbreakable. Our ethos is rooted in honoring that commitment, crafting gear that serves these Icons, and supporting the men, women, and K9s who dedicate their lives to a higher calling. This is why, when our friend John […]
When disaster strikes, heroes answer the call. After Hurricane Helene tore through Western North Carolina, community members faced a daunting task: search and recovery.
Many law enforcement agencies struggle to provide the funding and resources that K9 units need. For the K9 handlers affected, this restriction can become a huge obstacle to receiving proper training, gear, and support for their role.
K9 Hyco died in the line of duty on October 21, 2015. His handler, Brandon, reminisces on that time with Modern Icon’s founder, Lee, who was a LEO at the time.
One night as I headed into roll call as an LEO, I saw the poor quality of the lead the K9 handler assigned to our platoon was using. I asked him, “If I could make a better lead, would you use it?”
When my grandparents grew up, they wanted to be soldiers, police officers, firefighters, and tradesmen. That resonated with me as I started Modern Icon.