New police eyewear for 2016 will shield your eyes from the sun and more when you're on or off duty.
by Staff
August 12, 2016
2 min to read
Oakley SI Ballistic Shocktube
Oakley's SI Ballistic Shocktube eyewear is designed in an industrial style and built for protection and speed for law enforcement. SI Shocktube is fully compliant with the ballistic and optical standards of MIL PRF 32432. Features include easy lens exchange, thin ear stems for communication systems and hat integration, Plutonite lenses that filter 100% of all UV-A, UV-B, UV-C and harmful blue light up to 400 nanometers, patented High Definition Optics for improved optical clarity and sharp vision at every angle, and O-Matter stress-resistant frame material. Available in Matte Black/Black Iridium, Matte Black/Grey, Matte Black/Prizm TR22, Matte Black/TR45 Titanium Iridium, and Terrain Tan/Grey.
The Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses are the latest in Revision's line of tactical eyewear for law enforcement and military personnel. Built to exceed ANSI and U.S. military ballistic protection requirements, the Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses weigh a little more than an ounce. The lenses feature Revision's photochromic technology that adjusts to any lighting condition in seconds. Prescription lenses are available. The frame material is resistant to chemical, moisture, and temperature damage. Features of the Hellfly Ballistic Sunglasses include: 2.2mm-thick polycarbonate lenses that are hard coated for resistance to scratches, 100% protection from UV-A, UV-B, and UV-C rays, and overmolded temples and an adjustable nosepiece for comfort. A variety of frame and lens colors are available. Buyers can choose polarized or photochromic lenses.
Designed for tactical operators the new Active Series WX Omega Black Ops edition from Wiley X, matches Smoke Grey lenses with an understated, stealthy Matte Black frame (with black-on-black WX logo). Like all Wiley X Active Series models, the WX Omega Black Ops features a soft rubberized nose bridge and/or temple tips to ensure a snug, yet comfortable fit—even during hot, sweaty weather and rigorous outdoor activities. Prescription lenses are available. Wiley X says its Digiforce digital Rx lens technology provides state-of-the-art, no compromise vision protection solution for tactical wearers who require prescription lenses.
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