Every training day, teams crack and drop chem lights that end up in the trash. At about $1.42 each in bulk, that adds up fast. Worse, people start holding back on drops because it feels like a waste. That builds the wrong habit.

Tacstix fix that. They are reusable room markers built to replace the chem light in the training environment while mimicking the same motion of using a real one. Drop it, pick it up, run it again.

Why teams switch

• Same motion, real reps. Tacstix are designed to be deployed like a chem light, so the habit you train is the habit you use.
• No hesitation. When a drop costs nothing, operators mark every room the way they should.
• Built for rough use. Field tested by active operators. Tacstix markers are made from a specialized hybrid TPU, injection molded.
• Kit ready. Works with MOLLE, standard 550 cord and similar, or the included attachment wires.
• Lifetime warranty. Typical wear and tear is covered. If one breaks, send us a photo of the broken part and we send a new one.

The math

A Tacstix 100 Count is $450, or $4.50 per marker. A chem light runs about $1.42 in bulk. Each Tacstix pays for itself by the fourth drop. Every drop after that is money your agency keeps.

If your team drops each marker just 10 times a year, 100 Tacstix replace about 1,000 chem lights, roughly $1,420 in single-use lights, for a one-time $450. See the full breakdown on our chem light cost comparison.

Pick your kit

• Tacstix 100 Count: 100 markers with wire attachments in a storage bucket. Choose green, blue, red or any mix you want. Popular mixes include 90 green / 5 red / 5 blue, 80 / 10 / 10, 60 / 20 / 20, and 60 green / 40 red.
• Refill 10 Count: 10 replacements in green, blue, red or a custom mix.

Not sure how many? About 100 for a small team of 8–10 operators, 200 for 18–20, and 400 for 38–40.

Veteran owned, made in the USA

Tacstix was drawn up by a Navy veteran and SWAT operator who was tired of watching his team throw money on the floor. Tacstix are designed and manufactured in San Diego County.

Frequently asked questions

Do Tacstix glow like a chem light? No. Tacstix do not light up in any way. They are purely visual markers that replace the chem light drop in training.

Can I use them for real operations? Tacstix are built for the training environment. For live operations, follow your agency's procedures.

What colors are available? Green, blue, red or any mix you want, on both the 100 Count and the 10-count refills.

Get Tacstix for your team

• Fastest: add what you need to your cart and tap Request a Quote.
• Email: sales@tacstix.com
• Call or text: (760) 470-1905, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM PT

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