Third Shift Dad
Tough dad shirts for dads who Stand Watch.
Hard to kill. Easy to hug.
- Tees from $32. Kids' names hat $39. Free US shipping over $75.
- Made to order. Tees ship in about 5 to 9 business days.
- Order by Dec 10 for Christmas.
Tough dad tees, hoodies and hats for cops, military, firefighters, linemen, trades and truckers. Built by a former law enforcement officer and dad of 3.
Hard to Kill. Easy to Hug. tee / gifts for a firefighter dad / gifts for a military dad / gifts for a cop dad
Their names. On his hat.
Dad Est. and your year on the front. Up to four kids’ names on the back. $39. Made to order, so check the spelling.
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Top picks
Hard to Kill. Easy to Hug. Tee
Built like a locked door. Folds like a blanket.
Protect. Provide. Lead. Tee
Three rules, stacked like orders.
The Dad Code Tee
Five rules. Printed on the back.
Sheepdog Tee
The wolves can stay outside.
Last Line Of Defense Tee
Behind the door: Dad.
Perimeter Secure. Kids Asleep. Tee
Status report, 0300.
Subdued Flag Chevron Tee
Quiet flag. Loud work ethic.
Front Door Security Tee
Team lead: Dad.
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Our story
Hard on the world.
Soft on his kids.
Built by a former law enforcement officer and dad of 3.
- Protect your kids with your life.
- Provide for your family.
- Lead your pack by example.
- Shut the door, we don't heat the whole neighborhood.
- Never miss the recital.
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Field notes
From the blog
- October 20, 2026Gifts for Ironworker Dads: 7 Picks From $12 to $39Best gift for an ironworker dad: the Dad Est. Hat, $39, with his kids' names embroidered on the back. Six more picks run $12 to $36. Order by Dec 10 for Christmas.
- October 20, 2026Team Dad Shirts: What to Buy and What to SkipTeam dad shirt searches mostly mean a sports-parent tee or a matching family shirt. We don't print team logos or sport tees. We make $32 tough dad tees and a hat with his kids' names on the back.
- October 20, 2026Firefighter Dad Hat With Kids' Names: The Dad Est. HatThe Dad Est. Hat is a firefighter dad hat with his kids' names on it. Dad Est. and the year on the front, up to four names on the back. $39, made to order, in black, navy or khaki.