Collection: Kevin Reese - Expert Contributor Bio
Kevin Reese
Outdoor Writer & Media Relations
About
While Kevin manages media relations for Sellmark's brands, he works as an award-winning national/international outdoor writer, contributing 30–40 feature articles per year. He has also worked in front of and behind cameras for various TV shows on Pursuit, Sportsman and Outdoor Channels, as well as NRA TV.
Kevin is an 8-year Marine Corps veteran, hardcore patriot and lover of all things outdoors. He is an avid bowhunter and also enjoys long-range shooting. Along with his career as a freelance outdoor writer, photographer and videographer, Kevin has worked as a PR professional, managing public relations for numerous outdoor industry companies. He also serves on the Professional Outdoor Media Association's (POMA) Board of Directors as 1st Vice President.
Kevin's freelance outdoor communicator awards include: 2023 POMA Outstanding Achievement Award, 2023 & 2022 Tactical Retailer Choice Awards, 2019 AGLOW Best Video Webcast Award, 2013 POMA/Personal Defense Network Editorial Contest, 2011 POMA/Mossy Oak Pinnacle Award and 2011 POMA/Mossy Oak Outstanding Achievement Award.
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Border and Perimeter Defense
Dark30’s vehicle-mounted thermal systems allow agencies to lock down large stretches of terrain with constant visual coverage. Mounted optics maintain situational awareness across ravines, brush, farms, and industrial lots where traditional headlights and visible-light cameras fail. Officers can track heat movement long before a subject reaches a fence line or crossing point, giving teams the lead time they need to intercept with control instead of reaction.
Suspect Apprehension
During foot pursuits or vehicle stops that escalate, thermal cameras give officers a real advantage. A Dark30 system can follow a fleeing suspect’s heat trail even when they slip behind structures, into tree lines, or through low-light alleys. This helps responding units maintain constant contact, coordinate flanking positions, and limit the suspect’s opportunities to ambush, hide, or double back on officers.
Highway and Rural Patrol
Long-distance patrol work demands reliable imaging that doesn’t depend on ambient light. Dark30 thermal cameras allow officers to scan for stalled vehicles, stranded civilians, animals on the roadway, and unusual heat signatures far beyond headlight reach. On unlit highways, farm roads, and forest corridors, this improves response times and reduces the risk of collisions during high-speed operations.
Coordinated Team Movements
Vehicle crews rely on Dark30 thermal systems to keep track of dismounted officers as they move around the perimeter of a scene. Thermal visibility ensures every team member remains accounted for, even in smoke, darkness, or cluttered environments. Real-time awareness helps command maintain spacing, prevent crossfire risks, and execute synchronized maneuvers around structures or wooded terrain.
Surveillance and Reconnaissance
Dark30 mounted thermals give agencies the ability to observe activity from a distance without broadcasting their presence. Continuous thermal video reveals vehicle movement, foot traffic patterns, and concealed behavior that would otherwise slip past a patrol unit. Whether monitoring a rural property tied to narcotics activity or watching a warehouse district after hours, Dark30 systems deliver quiet, persistent surveillance without exposing the team.