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Accidents happen to trained and untrained alike. It is easy to take for granted what we’ve never been forced to live without. I’m thankful for my eyesight and health everyday and I consider eye protection an invaluable part of my kit for I know what life is like without it.

Founded in 1987, Wiley X has become an iconic American brand and the most trusted name for protective eyewear. Wiley X is a second-generation, family-owned American business that continues to build on a legacy of creating innovative eyewear products without compromising on protection. Recently, co-owner Myles Freeman Jr. sat down with Shawn Dalrymple from the Force-on-Force podcast for a chat regarding the company's heritage and history.

We’ve all heard the range safety brief. “Eyes and Ears” called out as a reminder to wear your safety glasses and your choice of ear plugs or muffs. Sometimes the range safety officer will add that hearing protection is a “self-correcting problem” and if you accidentally forget to cover your ears when the firing commences, you’ll understand why. 

Wiley X has partnered with the Boot Campaign and Nine Line Apparel to raise awareness and support for our service members. Show your support when you purchase a R.E.D. t-shirt. 

How Wiley X Eyewear Helped Hannah Barron on Her First Archery Hunt

One of the most prevalent misconceptions about bear hunting is that it harms bear populations and undermines conservation efforts.

Wiley X is proud to help celebrate stories from heroes through a new partnership with The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.

Whether you’re hunting, driving, or on the job site, finding the right eyewear that provides premium protection with enhanced performance can make all the difference. At first glance, frame styles and lens types might seem like a matter of preference, however, most people don’t understand the technical aspects nor the benefits that different lens colors deliver.

We are honored to support the following organizations that share our commitment to improving the lives of first responders, military, veterans, hard-working Americans, and their families thus far in 2023.

The 2023 SHOT Event in Las Vegas, Nevada was Wiley X's most successful show to date. Wiley X has been a SHOT Show regular for nearly 30 years! This year, Wiley X not only had record-breaking sales but also built meaningful partnership connections with industry-leading companies that will help Wiley X continue the legacy. 

Our nation’s veterans are no strangers to sacrifice. They sacrifice time with their loved ones, the normalcy of everyday life and in the worst cases, their lives. Spending time in nature can help veterans reconnect with the experience of positive emotion, develop a renewed sense of awe, and appreciation for the outdoors.  

For nearly three decades, former NASCAR driver and NBC Sports racing analyst Kyle Petty has rallied fellow motorcycle enthusiasts to join the Kyle Petty Charity Ride Across America. “The Ride,” as it has been deemed, is one of the most successful and popular charity events in the country. Since the charity’s formation in 1994, over 8,600 riders have raised more than $19 million for Victory Junction and other children’s charities.

Winter skies are often a little gloomier than our sunny summer days, but that doesn't make wearing sunglasses any less important in those cold months. From cold winds to snow storms, winter hazards add to the already strenuous conditions of the outdoors on our eyes.  

Being a commercial motor vehicle driver is challenging and demanding. It is a skill requiring drivers to maintain focus in diverse situations while working upwards of 11 hours a day. Remaining alert at all times is an important factor in remaining a safe driver. Being able to see clearly, day or night, can mean the difference between life in death when delivering materials at a jobsite or loading dock.