Vortex has officially announced its entrance into the sporting eyewear world. As an optics company, this really shouldn’t come as a surprise as every optic company out there has its own specific take on one of the most important pieces of safety equipment. The new [Read More…]
Something that we all take for granted (until its gone) is our hearing and precious eyesight. That is why it is so imperative to protect those senses. One of Shellshock Protection’s mantras are to “protect your senses,” and that is exactly what their [Read More…]
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Gatorz Eyewear, the creators of high-performing and stylish ballistically rated glasses, is all set to amaze its buyers with another potential hit. Gatorz has announced the introduction of a new eyewear model named “The Havok.” The release is slated for [Read More…]
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Industry-leading eyewear manufacturer, Bolle, has recently unveiled its new Gunfire 2.0 protective eyewear system. Engineered with the needs of shooters in mind, the system offers swappable lenses and temples. This state-of-the-art eyewear allows users to easily alter [Read More…]
Having just gotten back from my first-ever Tactical Games event, I wanted to put together a write-up on all of the gear I used down at the GTI in South Carolina. I will also be including the prices of all of the gear that I utilized as I feel like I spent a lot of [Read More…]
Bollé Safety is continuing to add to its already extensive ANSI-rated eyewear collection with the announcement that two new lifestyle-oriented pairs will be coming soon- the new ALTUS and KNOX sunglasses. These new pairs of Z87.1-rated sunglasses are meant to be [Read More…]
GATORZ Eyewear is most well-known for producing aluminum-framed ballistic-rated eyewear for shooters. While they fetch a pretty high asking price, they also give back a lot of that investment in their durability and smart design choices. GATORZ spends a lot of time, [Read More…]
I’m a huge fan of shield-style eyewear for the range. That’s why I’m excited to share the news that GATORZ Eyewear has just released its first pair of shield-style lenses dubbed “Blastshield.” The GATORZ Blastshield line will feature a [Read More…]
One of the biggest annoyances for me on the range when it comes to wearing safety glasses is fog. Most lenses out there will eventually fog even in optimal conditions but on extremely hot or humid days it can be even worse with your body’s heat doing its best to [Read More…]
Ballistic eyewear is a pretty simple affair. All most people are looking for is a way to protect their eyes. Some people will even opt to use rose, amber, or smoke-tinted lenses to provide themselves with more contrast so that they have an easier time picking out [Read More…]
Every year it is estimated that nearly half of all head injuries sustained in the United States are actually eye injuries. According to The Vision Council, 90 of these injuries that are sustained to the eyes are preventable. In the firearms world, it’s almost [Read More…]
If you are a fan of Jack Carr and his series The Terminal List on Amazon, you may have noticed those sleek black sunglasses worn by all of the SEALs. Those are GATORZ – hard-use eye protection in use by law enforcement and military special teams around the world. [Read More…]
Shooting eyewear is an essential part of any shooter’s list of minimum equipment. Bushnell introduced their new lineup of Performance Eyewear last summer and this year they’ve got a whole new lineup for spring and summer 2022 that will keep your eyes both [Read More…]
Eye protection from high-powered lasers is a safety aspect a lot of people look over. While most of us aren’t getting blasted daily with unsafe wavelengths and intensities of light, law enforcement, military, industrial workers, and those who like to train with [Read More…]
Gatorz is well known for making very durable and very high-quality aluminum-framed ballistic eyewear both with and without prescription lenses. As we approach our country’s Independence Day, Gatorz is introducing its new Battleworn Limited-Edition eyewear in honor [Read More…]
Cerakote is usually something that most of us associate with guns or gun parts. It is essentially really fancy ceramic spray paint that improves the wear resistance of any given material and can also be used to add a bit of extra color to any rifle or pistol. Gatorz [Read More…]
Gatorz eyewear has a longstanding history of being durable, and the MILSPEC Ballistic Magnum is certainly no exception. Designed and used by shooters and operators the world over, the ballistic series pairs durability alongside ANSI 787.1 mil-spec safety [Read More…]
Keeping your eyes safe both in the sun and on the range, GATORZ is pleased to announce its new extension lineup of performance eyewear lens technology. GATORZ new High Contrast Shooting Lens lineup will still provide the industry-standard ANSI Z87.1 ballistic rating but [Read More…]
There are tons of options out there for protective eyewear when it comes to shooting sports. While I used to be in the camp of “whatever works for the cheapest price”, I’ve come to appreciate some of the more refined options out there on the market and [Read More…]
Oakley Standard Issue has announced its new SI Kryptek collection which will feature five styles of sunglasses with the popular Highlander pattern. The Kryptek collection will include their Holbrook, Sylas, Gascan, Mainlink XL, and Flak 2.0 XL eyewear products, all of [Read More…]
Guns sure are great! But they’re also supremely dangerous and that’s why it’s important to always be properly trained and to have the correct safety gear available to you whenever possible. One of the best investments you can make for yourself or for a [Read More…]
If you don’t get the reference in the title, first of all, let me sincerely apologize to you for not having the pleasure of witnessing a true classic of American Christmas movies. Second, go watch the movie. Now that you’ve had a chance to understand where [Read More…]
A new pair of durable and flexible eyewear has just hit the shooting market from Oakley Standard Issue. The new SI Ballistic HNBL eyewear from Oakley Standard Issue promises to be both high impact resistant and low profile enough to be used with the rest of your gear [Read More…]
A few weeks back I had the opportunity to attend an event hosted by Vista Outdoors in which Bushnell Optics was featured. At the event, myself and other writers within the industry were treated to a first-hand look and experience of Bushnell’s new Performance [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves answers the 5 most-asked questions from his comments about his gun gear including holsters, eye protection, chest rigs, watches, and more. So what are a few of James’ favorite things? James gets a rare opportunity to talk about guns AND gear he likes [Read More…]
Shooting requires protective equipment. Proper ear and eye protection are an absolute must anytime you’re going to a range day or other event that’s going to involve live fire. Too many shooters have learned the hard way that your senses are precious and [Read More…]
Wiley X, producer of protective eyewear has recently announced that they will be departing the State of California to move their headquarters to Frisco, Texas. Although the company has stated that the move is to improve shipping and distribution efficiency, I personally [Read More…]
There’s hardly a shooter anywhere who doesn’t know and love Magpul. From their wildly popular PMAG line of magazines, polymer stocks and other gun furniture, series of rifle slings and flip sights, and much more, they have spent their 21-year history [Read More…]
Noisefighter Pads Gel cups can be a great accessory for hearing protection. Noisefighter was founded by Neal Brace, a U.S. Marine Corps combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan. Made in the USA, Noisefighter produces some very unique gel cups that are a welcome addition [Read More…]
The title image from Dallin Prisbrey will hopefully spur some self-reflection for those that still don’t wear eye protection when shooting. Fortunately, for Dallin, he was not injured to bring us this good reminder that eye protection is a necessary piece of equipment [Read More…]
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