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Versatile Glasses that do it All With Hackett Equipment’s Tactical Shooting Glasses, you can have one pair of glasses that do it all. Or you can have a pair of glasses to wear while on duty, a pair of glasses for when riding your motorcycle, a pair of glasses for when shooting on the range, […]
When it comes to the eye protection for the range, I tend to be extraordinarily picky. No, it’s not just because I have a weird shaped head and only a precious few sunglasses designs can both look decent and stay affixed to my dome (but I’ll admit that’s part of it). It’s also because I […]
When it comes to sunglasses and eye protection, there are a lot of brands to choose from. Few, however, have a history of use in the law enforcement community quite like Oakley. That’s what Oakley’s Standard Issue division is all about: making the best shades on the market for government, military, and law enforcement use […]
Surgical, precise, fluid, dynamic, tough and always ready describes the professional operator, executive, or adventurer. Limited only by the constraints of physics and his own humanity, the professional operator carefully chooses every piece of gear he carries. The responsibility for remaining both agile and quick leaves no room for any gear which only serves a […]
To celebrate Gatorz Eyewear 30th anniversary, they created these custom, limited edition Battleworn frames. Gatorz Eyewear is most proud to serve customers who fight for our country and the safety of our communities each day. These frames honor those individuals and the work they do. Each pair features American flag elements, on a Cerakote frame, […]
Costa Sunglasses reign supreme around the water. And they have for years. Just take a look at what most professional waterman wear. Wether it be a fisherman, charter captain or dive boat operator, Costa Sunglasses offer superior performance in this environment. A recent trip to Saint Lucia allowed my wife and I to test out […]
I grew up wanting to be an aviator but it wasn’t until I met my flight instructor (Mrs Meisner) that it became a reality. Long before I had my pilots license in hand, I still wanted to look the part. I recall asking my mother to swing by the Base Exchange at McChord AFB so […]
“Oakley this, Oakley that, Oakley’s are the Greatest”… But are they really? Sure they have the best selection and a style for almost everyone. All the big names wear them in the sports world. From surfer to wakeboarder, to golfer, to football player’s (Visor’s), to snowboarders (Goggle’s) but do they really offer the best quality? […]
The Magpul Radius is specifically designed for maximum comfort, coverage, ballistic protection and style. Designed with the shooter in mind, the frames provide full Z87+ ballistic protection, durability, and flexibility in a lightweight package. Like all Magpul Eyewear, the Radius is constructed of injected-molded TR90NZZ for maximum impact resistance, flexibility, and comfort. The aggressive 8-base […]
For a long time, I hated having glasses and especially sunglasses on my face. It wasn’t that glasses are uncomfortable; rather it was having something clouding my vision. Having something limiting my sight irked me, even if they were designed to overcome nearsightedness. This started to change when I got my first pair of Oakley […]