Check out some of the most popular styles from Edge Eyewear at Patriot Surplus:

Baretti Safety Glasses:

With lightweight polymer frames and tough polycarbonate lenses, these glasses are both comfortable and durable. Built in temple vents and soft Megol material in the nose and temple regions allow for comfort even in hot or wet conditions. The lenses are coated in an anti-fog and anti-scratch material to prevent distracting marks on your glasses throughout extended usage.  As is the case with every Edge Eyewear product, the Baretti Safety Glasses are fully compliant with ANSI Z87.1 2003 safety standards for high mass impact, ball drop impact, and high velocity impact. By blending style, comfort, and durability into one pair of safety glasses Edge Eyewear surpassed expectations!

Ossa Over-the-Glasses Safety Glasses:

Wearing safety glasses can be a hassle if you depend on regular eyeglasses for clear vision. With the Ossa Over-the-Glasses safety glasses your problems are solved! Designed to fit over top of standard eyeglasses, the safety glasses can be worn at the same time as your normal glasses. Even though you’re wearing two glasses at the same time, bulkiness won’t be an issue because these glasses are designed to be lightweight with polymer frames. Not only are they lightweight, but they are durable as well. Tough polycarbonate lenses provide protection and durability. An anti-fog and anti-scratch coating on the lenses prevents pesky scratches from developing over time. Of course, the glasses also pass all ANSI Z87.1 2003 safety standards as well. If you’re looking for an affordable pair of safety glasses that can be worn with standard eyeglasses, these are the ones for you!

Golan Low Profile Vented Safety Goggles:

If you’re looking for goggles that are both affordable and functional, Edge Eyewear’s Low Profile Vented Safety Goggles fit the bill. Aside from providing excellent protection from both the elements and projectiles, the goggles offer side vents to provide breathability for moist conditions. Rest assured that your eyes will be protected because the goggles comply with all ANSI Z87.1 2003 safety standards. Whether you’re playing airsoft, working in dusty conditions, or hitting the ski slopes, these goggles will not just meet your needs, they will exceed them!

With great deals on hot styles like these Edge Eyewear Safety Glasses, there’s no better time to log on to Patriot Surplus!

With some great deals being offered throughout the summer, be sure to check out some of the gear that Patriot Surplus has to offer:

Shorts Spring Fling: From now until Father’s day we’re running a great promotion to get you into some new pairs of shorts at a great price, and were even offering a FREE pair to anyone who purchases five or more. When shopping, there are generally several items that interest you, but you must choose only one or two to purchase in order to avoid breaking the bank. At Patriot Surplus, it doesn’t matter whether you want woodland camo, city camo, or just a pair of traditional khaki shorts, you can have them all and get a free pair while you’re at it. Go to the “military apparel” section on the website and select “military shorts” to pick out your new shorts today!

Swim Trunks: Having several pairs of stylish shorts is great, but what if you want to get a little wet to cool down during the hottest days of summer? That’s not a problem at Patriot Surplus, because we have the swim trunks that match your style. Check out the woodland camo swim trunks for a stylish option to wear while relaxing on the beach or sitting by the pool. For an affordable price, the style can’t be beat!

Graphic Tee’s: Show off your pride for this great country we live in while also showing off your sense of style. Check out one of our vintage options to show off an old school style with new school flair. If the retro look isn’t for you, we also have affordable pricing on a number of modern graphic tees for every branch of the service. No matter what your own personal style is, we have the shirt to match it here at Patriot Surplus.

With so many options to choose from, it may be hard to choose just a few items, so remember that orders over $99 always ship free. Deals like this don’t last forever, so log on and get shopping Patriots!

Now that we’ve established that right, I also have a responsibility that comes with that right.  I must train regularly.  My weapon must be an extension of my instincts and I must be able to discharge it when needed without causing undue harm to the innocent bystanders.  Along with that, I must conceal my weapon so that it doesn’t scare the hell out of someone when I show up to buy lunch at a local eating establishment.  As much as I know I am safely carrying my concealed weapon, there are always those who hate guns and will assume I am a lunatic for carrying one.  So how do we go about concealing my weapon yet still have quick and easy access to it when the situation arises?

We have tested and identified a few of our favorite pieces of apparel that in our opinion address the two key points of CCW, “concealed” and “carry” of a weapon.  When carrying our weapon, the obvious point is to keep the weapon concealed.  So this means, safely holstering the weapon and disguising the sillouhette of the weapon.  The last thing you need is to walk into a restaurant and have someone notice your Glock 22 protuding from your hip or bulging out from your shoulder holster. Today I will review the holster shirt from 5.11 Tactical and the button up Concealed Carry Shirt from Propper.

Before writing this article, I tested and wore both pieces of apparel so I had first hand knowledge of the items I was going to review. I typically conceal carry using a kydex holster inside the waist of my pants.  I tend to carry on my right hip Because I am right handed and can easily access my weapon that way.  Thus style of carry requires me to typically wear a longer shirt untucked to cover my weapon of choice, the Glock 22.  It is a large framed gun and in certain situations, it is not the most practical way to conceal carry.  I was anxious to test out the holser shirt because it allowed me to carry a weapon without a bulky holster.

The holster shirt has a soft harness style “holster” built right into the moisture wicking spandex style shirt.  Essentially, there are two pockets under each armpit that will accomodate a large frame weapon.  The 5.11 Holster Shirt™ is designed to carry a compact handgun and associated equipment such as magazines, handcuffs or speed loaders. Worn under the 5.11 Covert Casual shirt or the Propper Independent Button Up Shirt, the two concealed compartments are even more accessible when it’s time act.  You won’t be caught off guard with this great system.

At first, I found the shirt to be rather tight fitting to my frame and thought I should perhaps go up a size to give me some “wiggle room”.  So I wandered down to the warehouse and grabbed an extra large.  I tossed on the shirt and it felt a lot better.  I grabbed my Glock and put it in the holster pocket.  I immediately understood why I had made the wrong choice.  The larger size felt less restrictive, but my weapon was sagging forward under my button up shirt.  You could see the sillouhette of the gun pretty easily.  So, I tossed the large holster shirt back on, stowed my weapon and threw on the button up.  No weapon sag. The shirt is intentionally tight to prevent weapon sag.  Apparently the holster shirt’s designers did understand a few things about CCW.

The holster shirt breathes well and wicks moisture away from your body.  Additionally, the weapon pocket is waterproof from the inside out, preventing a wet slippery weapon from perspiration. This feature allowes the shirt to serve double duty as a great workout shirt. With its two carry compartments you can put your keys in one pocket and your mp3 player in the other. You won’t have to worry about sagging or bouncing as the mesh shoulder yolk and spandex fabric keeps the entire shirt and its contents close to your body under any type of activity.

Propper Independent Button Up CCW Shirt

Since warm weather is upon us, shorts and short sleeves are the name of the game in apparel.  When you head out for a night on the town in warm weather, you’ll want to conceal carry, stay cool and stylish whiloe remaining functional should the need arise to access your weapon.  This is where the Propper Independent Button Up shirt fits the bill.  Lightweight, stylish and functional, this shirt will be an excellent addition to your arsenal.  With this shirt, you’ll blend in with the crowd without giving up your edge. The PROPPER Independent Button Up masquerades as a casual plaid shirt but offers you the full tactical advantage. With hidden quick-access features like a false-button closure, tear-away side seams and dual chest pockets with quiet magnet closure. Some of the features of this economically priced feature rich shirt are:

• Comfortable twill fabric for a casual appearance
• Snap front closure with false-button cover for quick CCW access
• Easy-access dual chest pockets with quiet magnet closure
• Tear-away side seams for quick side-arm access
• Underarm gusset allows greater range of motion
• Pen pocket on chest and sleeve
• Small, covert zip pocket for secure storage of accessories

I initially tested the button up while utilizing the holster shirt.  My personal opinion is this is a fantastic summer setup.  You can combine this stylishly with a pair of jeans or cargo shorts for a night out on the town with your lady (or man… props to our concealed carrying women!) After wearing this setup several times I found it to be comfortable however, wearing that holster shirt for an entire day felt a little restricting.  I fly a desk these days people.  With four monitors.  Yep, its a dangerous lifestyle but someone has to do it!  So, I started wearing my inside the waistband kydex holster with the button up shirt and a standard tshirt.  The extra length of the button very adequately concealed my large frame Glock.  It was comfortable and I didn’t look like I was trying to be “high speed” in a civilian world.  All in all I really like this shirt.

In conclusion Patriots, the right to bear arms is your constitutional right.  The responsibility that comes along with that right is yours to maintain and exercise.  Why not be stylish and functional while you do both? Carry on Patriots!

Here are some serious badasses who we’d love to outfit.

Joseph Teti: Of “Dual Survival” fame, Joseph Teti is a veteran of the US military and the US government special operations units, or more specifically, a former Force Recon Marine, Army Special Forces Green Beret and a former operator in a highly classified government counter-terrorist. He’s a soldier and a survivalist, so naturally, he’s high on our list of people we’d love to grab a beer with. Joseph, we know you’d love our MultiCam and A-TACS gear. Please, please, please. Call us.

Teddy Roosevelt: Who GOT SHOT while giving a speech – and FINISHED THE SPEECH? You’re damn right that our 26th President did. In 1912 while campaigning, Roosevelt was shot in the chest. The bullet passed through a thick copy of his speech and his steel eyeglass case and was lodged about 3 inches into his chest muscle. Concluding that it couldn’t be that bad because he wasn’t coughing blood, he chose to speak for 90 minutes – then went to the hospital where it was discovered that they couldn’t safely remove the bullet. He carried it with him for the rest of his life. His opening comments? ”Ladies and gentlemen, I don’t know whether you fully understand that I have just been shot; but it takes more than that to kill a Bull Moose.” Add in the Rough Riders, the boxing, and the Ron Swanson-esque mustache and you’ve got one of the biggest badasses in history. Mr. President, we think you need a nice, sturdy pair of ass-kicking boots. We recommend a classic, like Danner boots, for you, Teddy.

Steve McQueen: He wasn’t called “The King of Cool” for nothing. Steve McQueen was best known for flicks like Bullitt, The Getaway, Papillon, The Towering Inferno, The Magnificent Seven, The Great Escape and The Thomas Crown Affair, not to mention, the TV series Wanted: Dead or Alive where he played a bounty hunter. He competed in off-road motorcycle racing, collected classic motorcycles, and considered becoming a professional race car driver. Oh yeah, and there’s that ridiculously awesome Ford Mustang GT 390 from Bullitt, too. For Steve McQueen, we’d love to suit him up in one of our sweet Alpha leather jackets. He’d make this already cool staple even cooler.

Have another badass you’d like to recommend we outfit? Leave us a comment!

You aren’t concerned about anything fancy or flashy, so don’t get caught up in all the hype around trends and styles when it comes to your work apparel. A good pair of pants, shirt, jacket and boots are all you need to get through your workday, so make sure you’re buying for quality, not style. Thankfully, you get both when you shop at PatriotSurplus.com.

You don’t need an abundance of items to complete your work outfit, but a few must- haves that we think every patriot should have in his closet include:

• Sturdy Boots: Keeping your feet warm isn’t just about comfort – it’s also about safety. Features like insulation, waterproofing, and steel toes can protect you from injury while also ensuring that you’ve got footwear that’s tough enough to keep up with your schedule. Skip the wimpy ass boots that fall apart after 3 wears. Instead, go with something that’s TRULY made for work. We’re talking boots that have antimicrobial and pathogen shielding treatments and boots that back their comfortable makes with the best research and development. Serious boots. Boots that are more than just enough. We have a ton of work boots in our selection that are perfect for going to work, ranging from Matterhorn boots for mining to Magnum tactical boots for law enforcement. No matter what your job, it pays to have the right pair of boots.
• Heavyweight pants: Your uniform should be more than just a ratty pair of jeans or cheap polyester pants. Get pants that can keep up with your day, whether you’re tackling a renovation on the job site or coordinating a tactical exercise. From BDUs to law enforcement uniform pants, you want to choose bottoms that offer solid construction (if it frays, toss it), durability, and design that suits your profession. Choose for comfort and function and consider everything from the buttons to the pockets. Your pants are part of your work uniform. Make it count.
• Moisture wicking shirts: In the heat, you need to stay cool. Moisture wicking polos, tees, or shirts can help you avoid heat related illness by wicking away moisture from the body to keep you cool, dry, and feeling fresh. Freedom of motion is key here too. You need to have something that will wick away moisture AND offer movement. After all, you can’t afford to just stand still.
• Waterproof pullover/jacket: Come rain, sleet, snow, or wind, you’ve got to get the job done. A good waterproof jacket is a must for anyone who works outside and in our selection, we have plenty of waterproof jackets and pullovers that can help you take on the elements without breaking a sweat – even when you’re putting in a hard day’s work.

At PatriotSurplus.com, we know that an office 9-5 job isn’t for everyone, so find some clothes that are going to keep you going throughout your day as you get down and dirty on the job like a real patriot should. We’ll help you suit up for any job, any weather, and any need. Just browse our selection and you’ll see what we mean. We’ll help you get to work – and get the job done right.

Graphic Courtesy of the U.S. Air Force

Today is the day when we celebrate the service of those brave men and women who have given their time, courage, and bravery in service of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation New Dawn.

You salute you, not just today, but every day.

Thank you for your service and all you do – and continue to do – for our nation.

Patriots, please take time today to remember and thank a soldier who served in these operations. Too often, we take these people for granted and now is the time to recognize the amazing service they’ve given to our country and to all of us.

Saving Private Ryan: Pretty much everyone knows that Tom Hanks is an excellent actor and this film further cemented his ability to to move audiences. Saving Private Ryan is set during the invasion of Normandy in World War II and follows the search for a paratrooper as the last surviving brother of his family.

Platoon: The film that launched Charlie Sheen’s career and won the Academy Award for Best Picture of 1986, Platoon is part of director Oliver Stone’s Vietnam War trilogy (including Born on the Fourth of July and Heaven & Earth) and is based on his own experiences as a U.S. infantryman in Vietnam. Starring Sheen, Willem Defoe, and Tom Berenger.

Apocalypse Now: This epic war film is set during the Vietnam War and follows US Army special operations officer Captain Benjamin L. Willard (Martin Sheen) on his mission to kill a renegade Special Forces Colonel played by Marlon Brandon in arguably one of the most critically acclaimed movies about the Vietnam War. This film was added to the National Film Registry in 2000 for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance.

Good Morning, Vietnam: Starring Robin Williams, this war-comedy film is based on the experiences of Armed Forces Radio Service radio DJ Adrian Cronauer as he delights the troops with his broadcasts and infuriates his superiors in the midst of the Vietnam War in Saigon in 1965.

We Were Soldiers: Based on the book We Were Soldiers Once…And Young by Lieutenant General (Ret.) Hal Moore and reporter Joseph L. Galloway, this film stars Mel Gibson and portrays the Battle of Ia Drang on November 14, 1965.

Glory: Featuring Matthew Broderick, Morgan Freeman, and Denzel Washington, this classic tells the story of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, the first formal unit of the US Army to be made up of entirely African American men, as told from the perspective of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw, its commanding officer during the Civil War.

Patton: Known best for its opening monologue, Patton serves as a biographical take on U.S. General George S. Patton’s service and leadership during World War II. In fact, this film is so good, it’s been preserved by the Library Congress as part of the United States National Film Registry.

Have a movie you’d love to see on this list? Share it with us in the comments!

DHL Express Worldwide Shipping

At Patriot Surplus, we’ve always been committed to offering the best possible customer service and pricing, not just for our customers at home, but also for those ordering internationally. We can’t even begin to tell you how many American soldiers around the world turn to us to get some of the best in gear. Now, we’re making sure that all of our international customers get taken care of with DHL Express Worldwide Shipping.

For international customers, this is a HUGE deal. DHL Express Worldwide Shipping rates are EXTREMELY competitive and can mean significant savings on your shipping costs (like up to 75% off what you’d normally see). But besides that, the shipping time is what’s really exciting. DHL Express Worldwide Shipping means that your order can get to you with as little transit time as two days for door to door delivery in most countries. Did we mention that you also get door to door tracking? Yep. That’s included, too.

The best rates, tracking, and amazingly fast transit time? Yes, patriots. THIS is the way we do business.

To learn more about our international orders and DHL Express Worldwide Shipping options now available on PatriotSurplus.com, check out our DHL Express page or feel free to give us a call with any questions.

Patriot Surplus Gift Certificates

Patriots, we’re all about making sure that our customers are happy. We work hard to deliver the best selection of military, tactical, law enforcement, and hunting gear possible so that you can always have the right tools for the job. We place a priority on quality, great pricing, an exceptional service. When it comes to serving our customers, we like to give back, too. And now, us giving back could mean some serious cash to spend at Patriot Surplus.

Right now, if you “Like” Us on Facebook and enter in your name and email address, you could win a $200 gift certificate to our store. Takes only a moment to complete and the benefit, well, that speaks for itself! With $200 to spend on all of the latest gear, you could spring for a new tactical polo or replace your worn out boots. This is just another way we’re letting you know how much we thank you for supporting us.

Alright, patriots. Get to it! “Like” us on Facebook and you could win instantly. All it takes is a click, a name, and an email address. But don’t wait – this contest only runs until 3/9.

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Reebok, a division of the Adidas Group, has taken the next step towards providing quality footwear for all types of athletes – including those of the tactical persuasion. If your job requires you to be on the move, able to adapt at any moment, and pushes you to your limits for speed and agility, Reebok wants to serve your needs with its selection of military boots, duty footwear, and work boots. After all, your job demands more of you – why shouldn’t you demand more from your boots?

Reebok boots feature electro static dissipating DR Dual Resisotrs, internal Flex-Met metatarsal guards, injected EVA outsoles, Foot Force Insoles and a durable construction that makes them not only comfortable but also able to meet or exceed ASTM safety standards. Craftsmanship, patriots. Pure craftsmanship.

Patriot Surplus is proud to carry Reebok boots in a variety of styles to suit the needs of any tactical athlete. When you need to gear up, check out Reebok’s line of tactical boots, work boots, and duty footwear in our selection. We offer great pricing, and hey, if you want to know more about Reebok and how it goes from sneaker to military boot without missing a step, give us a call or talk to us on our Live Chat and we’d be happy to answer your questions and give you more info.