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'''Wiley X''' is an American private company that designs and manufactures protective eyewear.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chivers |first=C. J. |date=2011-01-14 |title=Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/vantage-point-protecting-ones-eyes-in-explosions/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=At War Blog |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=willey%20x&f=false |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&pg=PA46&dq=%22wiley+x%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3p8LN8pz9AhV4U6QEHeHkCx8Q6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=%22wiley%20x%22&f=false |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |language=en}}</ref>
'''Wiley X''' is an American private company that designs and manufactures protective eyewear.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chivers |first=C. J. |date=2011-01-14 |title=Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/vantage-point-protecting-ones-eyes-in-explosions/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=At War Blog |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&pg=PA46&dq=%22wiley+x%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3p8LN8pz9AhV4U6QEHeHkCx8Q6AF6BAgEEAI#v=onepage&q=%22wiley%20x%22&f=false |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |year=2006 |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |pages=46 |language=en}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
In 1987, U.S. Army Veteran Myles R. Freeman Sr. founded the company Protective Optics, Inc. in Daly City, California by creating shooting glasses for several FBI agents from one office.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=wiley%20x&f=false |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agency |first=Sasquatch |date=2023-01-31 |title=Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas |url=https://www.endurancesportswire.com/wiley-x-opens-new-state-of-the-art-headquarters-in-frisco-texas/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Endurance Sportswire |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 1987, U.S. Army Veteran Myles R. Freeman Sr. founded the company Protective Optics, Inc. in Daly City, California by creating shooting glasses for several FBI agents from one office.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&printsec=frontcover#v=onepage&q=wiley%20x&f=false |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |year=2006 |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |pages=45, 46 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agency |first=Sasquatch |date=2023-01-31 |title=Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas |url=https://www.endurancesportswire.com/wiley-x-opens-new-state-of-the-art-headquarters-in-frisco-texas/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Endurance Sportswire |language=en-US}}</ref>


In 1990, the company began producing protective eyewear and sunglasses for civilian needs, e.g. in motorsport, cycling, fishing, hunting, and industrial manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Age Verification - NRA |url=https://agegateway.nrahq.org/?s=CA&r=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fwww.shootingillustrated.com%2Fcontent%2Fwiley-x-quietly-celebrating-35-years%2F |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=agegateway.nrahq.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Out There Adventures {{!}} Brands {{!}} Wiley X |url=https://outthereadventures.co.za/product-category/brands/wiley-x/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Out There Adventures |language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2007, Protective Optics, Inc. changed its name to Wiley X, Inc.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |title=Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc. |url=http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/protective-optics-inc-officially-changes-name-to-wiley-x-inc-4544/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.visionmonday.com |language=en}}</ref>
In 1990, the company began producing protective eyewear and sunglasses for civilian needs, e.g. in motorsport, cycling, fishing, hunting, and industrial manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Age Verification - NRA |url=https://agegateway.nrahq.org/?s=CA&r=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fwww.shootingillustrated.com%2Fcontent%2Fwiley-x-quietly-celebrating-35-years%2F |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=agegateway.nrahq.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Out There Adventures {{!}} Brands {{!}} Wiley X |url=https://outthereadventures.co.za/product-category/brands/wiley-x/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Out There Adventures |language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2007, Protective Optics, Inc. changed its name to Wiley X, Inc.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |title=Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc. |url=http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/protective-optics-inc-officially-changes-name-to-wiley-x-inc-4544/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.visionmonday.com |language=en}}</ref>

Revision as of 16:36, 7 March 2023

Wiley X
Company typePrivate
IndustryProtective eyewear and gear
Founded1987
Headquarters
Livermore, CA
Key people
Myles R. Freeman (Founder)
Websitehttps://www.wileyx.com/

Wiley X is an American private company that designs and manufactures protective eyewear.[1][2]

History

In 1987, U.S. Army Veteran Myles R. Freeman Sr. founded the company Protective Optics, Inc. in Daly City, California by creating shooting glasses for several FBI agents from one office.[3][4]

In 1990, the company began producing protective eyewear and sunglasses for civilian needs, e.g. in motorsport, cycling, fishing, hunting, and industrial manufacturing.[5][6] In November 2007, Protective Optics, Inc. changed its name to Wiley X, Inc.[7]

Wiley X has developed partnerships with professional athletes, non-profits and the entertainment industry over the years.[8][9]

Protection Standards

According to Patrick Sweeney, an American gunsmith, Wiley X are capable of stopping a birdshot at ten yards.[10]

In a book Battle Rattle (2006 Windrow & Greene) by Hans Halberstadt the author states that the 82nd Airborne Division was the first one to buy Wlley X in bulk, ordering thousands of the SG-1s goggles, originally developed for Ranger regiment, shorty after deploying in Afghanistan in spring 2002.[11]

Wiley X is eyewear meets the ANSI Z87.1+ standards for clarity, high-velocity and high mass impacts.[12] [13]

References

  1. ^ Chivers, C. J. (2011-01-14). "Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions". At War Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  2. ^ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
  3. ^ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. pp. 45, 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
  4. ^ Agency, Sasquatch (2023-01-31). "Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  5. ^ "Age Verification - NRA". agegateway.nrahq.org. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  6. ^ "Out There Adventures | Brands | Wiley X". Out There Adventures. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  7. ^ Staff. "Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc". www.visionmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  8. ^ Staff, Speedway Digest. "European NASCAR Driver Alex Sedgwick Heads to America for Debut Race". www.speedwaydigest.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  9. ^ Agency, Sasquatch (2022-07-19). "New Jacob Wheeler Signature Eyewear at ICAST Show". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  10. ^ Sweeney, Patrick (2004-05-10). Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics. F+W Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4402-2458-4.
  11. ^ Halberstadt, Hans. Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
  12. ^ contributors, Safari Media Africa. AfricanXMag Volume 1 Issue 6. Safari Media Africa. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  13. ^ Sweeney, Patrick (2004-05-10). Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics. F+W Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4402-2458-4.
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