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 single purpose […]
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Defend Your Vision with Edge Tactical Eyewear, Anti-Fog Glasses with Comfort Built-In
Edge Eyewear’s Sharp Edge tactical safety glasses feature Thin Temple Technology that I found to be incredibly comfortable under my over-the-ear hearing protection. The thin temples are perfect for wear and function under your hearing protection, guaranteeing proper noise reduction, and a comfortable fit if being worn under a helmet. The legs of the glasses […]
Smith Drop Elite Sunglasses: Unmatched clarity and MilSpec protection
Smith Drop Elite I’m a sucker for a good quality pair of sunglasses that double as eye protection for shooting and other adventure related activities. We have previously reviewed the Smith Frontman Elite sunglasses. The Smith Frontman Elite are a do-it-all shield for your eyes. They provide ballistic protection whether you’re on the range, the battlefield, ripping down your […]
Smith Optics Frontman Elite
With stylish and functional protection for your eyes, see why the Smith Frontman Elite may be the last pair of shades you’ll ever need.
Emerson Eyewear: The Commander and Desert Roadhouse
Until recently I had no clue that Emerson Knives, the company known for making high quality knives, made eyewear, but they do and they’re pretty good at it. I got my hands on a pair of the Commander and also a pair of their Desert Roadhouse eyewear. Both pairs share many similarities but have different styles. […]
Gatorz Eyewear Blackout Magnum Sunglasses
A great pair of sunglasses are a must for the armed professional. It seems that the market has been dominated for years by the well-known brands such as Oakley and Wiley X. These brands are so successful because they’ve made great products and have developed a sort of cult following within the military and law […]
Watch: Basics of Eye Protection | Smith Elite, Revision, Oakley, and Gatorz
In the following video I take some time to go over the most basic of concepts when relating to tactical eye protection. Several difference manufacturers are talked about but invariably I left out your favorites. Feel free to comment with the eye protection that you prefer or would recommend.
Are Your Eyes Safe with Oakley Glasses?
I’ve been issued many pairs of Oakley’s while I was in the SEAL Teams and now I understand why. Oakley allows us inside of their restricted testing labs to show us why they’re one of the best at protecting our eyes, both inside and out. In future posts I’ll be featuring two of my favorite […]
New From Oakley SI
Oakley SI kicks it up a notch with a load of new and innovative offerings. From eyewear to packs here are some of our favorite new products.