Gatorz Blastshield Ballistic Glasses Quickly Adapt to Your Needs

Earlier this year at SHOT Show, Gatorz offered a sneak peek at its innovative new ballistic eyewear, the Blastshield. The newly available glasses follow the same quality many have come to expect from the company but with a twist. Well, a clamp, to be more accurate. The new Blastshield allows users to swap out the lenses based on operational requirements—and it’s easy.

Gatorz Blastshield Ballistic Glasses

Like all Gatorz eyewear, the Blastshield is constructed of aircraft-grade billet 7075-T6 aluminum with Cerakote coating for additional wear resistance. And they are made right here in the United States by expert craftsmen. As a result, the lightweight glasses are as tough as they are comfortable for all-day wear.

In addition, the center-mount frame fits any head size without affecting optics. Likewise, the ultra-thin (thinnest of any Gatorz offering) Ghost Temples are designed to fit under comms, ear protection, and helmets comfortably. Similarly, the center mount and streamlined frame provide reduced visual impairment and a wider field of view.

The true genius behind the Blastshield is the adaptability of the platform. Utilizing the Innovative Clamp Mechanism (ICM), users can quickly switch between four different free-floating lenses based on operational requirements, weather, or environment transitions.

Among the four lenses are three ballistic and one regular lens. The ballistic offerings are Clear, Smoke, and photochromic, while the non-ballistic comes in Smoke only. All lenses feature scratch-resistant and anti-fog coatings and provide UV 400 protection.

The Blastshield is available with a single lens or in a Smoke and Clear lens bundle. However, additional lenses are available for $75.00 – $160.00 each (depending on the lens). Swapping lenses is as easy as pulling out the nose piece, removing the current lens, and then placing the new lens into the ICM. Once you’re used to it, you can have it done in well under a minute.

The high-impact resistant polycarbonate MILSPEC lenses Meet MIL PRF 32432A, Clause 4.8.4 Ballistic Fragmentation Protection. In addition, they are compliant with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 2015 standard and can withstand two hits from a .15-caliber projectile, between 700-725 feet per second, without cracking or dislodging.

Editor’s Note:

When ordering, make sure to pay attention to your selection, as there are non-ballistic lenses as well. So, check that the “Ballistic” tab is selected to ensure that you are getting the lenses intended for shooting sports. However, if you are just looking for great sunglasses, then check the “Non-Polar” tab.

I personally have these glasses and can attest that they are very comfortable and easy to switch between lenses. However, I will admit that when I first pulled them out, it took some time—and watching the video—to figure it out. Mostly because I didn’t want to just start yanking on things. But now that I know, I can switch between lenses quickly and easily.

Availability

The Gatorz Blastshield Ballistic Glasses are available now with an MSRP of $180.00 – $340.00, depending on model and options. For more info, please visit Gatorz.com.

Gatorz Blastshield Ballistic Glasses Features

• Quick and easy lens changes with Innovative Clamp Mechanism (ICM) for weather or environment transitions
• Center mount functionality for reduced visual impairment from adjustment or impact, with a wider field of view
• Extreme comfort under helmets or ear protection with thin, adjustable Ghost Temples
• Milspec ballistic
• Anti-fog coating
• Scratch resistant coating
• Uv 400 protection
• Reduced weight
• Cerakote finish
• MILSPEC Ballistic, Lenses Meet MIL PRF 32432A, Clause 4.8.4 Ballistic Fragmentation Protection
• Compliant with ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 2015 Standard
• Impact testing to withstand two hits from a .15 caliber projectile between 700-725 feet per second, without cracking, shattering, or dislodging.
• MSRP: $180 – $340

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