Quite honestly I've been waiting for someone to do a run down on ballistic eye protection. To me at least its about everyday safety. The modern world is a hazard place, your eye sight is precious and I want to know what works so I can keep me and my loved ones as safe as possible.
Think I'm a bit overboard? How about the aftermath of car accidents? Construction accidents. Chemical splatter (and I'm talking about something as simple as outside bleach) and even debris from cutting your grass. Ballistic protection that works is important. And that's even before we start considering what guys going down range are facing.
Check this out.
Think I'm a bit overboard? How about the aftermath of car accidents? Construction accidents. Chemical splatter (and I'm talking about something as simple as outside bleach) and even debris from cutting your grass. Ballistic protection that works is important. And that's even before we start considering what guys going down range are facing.
Check this out.
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| The author of the video was an FMF Corpsman...a real deal Devil Doc. |
Thanks for the re-post of Andrew's findings, Solomon.
ReplyDeleteRegarding the test-results: as Andrew points out, all polycarbonate lenses become increasingly brittle over time, especially in consideration of their exposure to sunlight. If you own eye protection of older or indeterminate age, and/or your eye pro is of previous individual ownership, and you plan to use it in situations where high-velocity threats are a possibility: inspect it carefully for lens crazing, hazing, yellowing, or any other sign of aging or wear. Never put a questionable product into use.
This is one very important reason why ESS does not recommend purchasing our products through Military Surplus or other after-market sales channels. A product's history relative to its environment and its physical wear can vary so widely that the only sensible action is to err on the side of caution, for the sake of your health and eyesight.
I can be reached at ari@esseyepro.com if anyone has questions. Our full line of MIL SPEC & ANSI Z87.1-2010 rated eye pro can be viewed at www.esseyepro.com, or at our main social media venue, www.facebook.com/esseyepro.
Thanks for helping in the fight to protect eyes & best regards,
Ari
Communications Manager, ESS