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- Why Bulletproof Zone?
The ESS ICE Tactical Kit is a lightweight, frameless ballistic eyeshield system designed for law enforcement, built on the established ESS ICE platform. It meets U.S. MIL SPEC MIL-PRF-31013 (Clause 3.5.1.1), ANSI Z87.1-2015, CE EN 166, and U.S. Federal OSHA standards, and provides 100% UVA/UVB protection. The kit ships as a single default configuration with no additional size or color variants.
Pre-Assembled Eyeshields for Fast Light Adaptation
The ICE Tactical Kit eliminates the time spent swapping individual lenses by letting the wearer switch between fully pre-assembled eyeshields instead. In law enforcement contexts, where lighting conditions can change rapidly moving between indoor and outdoor environments, this means less time with eyes unprotected and less fumbling with components under stress.
Extended Product Life Through Reduced Lens Handling
Repeated lens removal and reinsertion creates wear and micro-abrasion on lens surfaces over time. By keeping lenses pre-assembled in their own eyeshield frames, the ICE Tactical Kit reduces that contact cycle, helping maintain optical clarity and extending the usable life of each lens.
Fit Designed Around Headborne Equipment
The ICE temple arms are adjustable and engineered to improve compatibility with helmets and other headborne gear, a practical requirement for law enforcement and tactical users who wear the eyeshield alongside a ballistic helmet. Telescoping temples include bend-to-fit inner-wire ear tabs and a snap-on leash system. Adjustable earbends provide a secure, anatomical fit across different face shapes.
Features
- MIL SPEC and safety compliant: meets MIL-PRF-31013 (Clause 3.5.1.1), ANSI Z87.1-2015, CE EN 166, and U.S. Federal OSHA
- 100% UVA/UVB protection: full-spectrum UV blocking across all included lenses
- Frameless, lightweight construction: unrestricted field of view with high-impact resistance
- Pre-assembled eyeshield switching: quick lens-environment adaptation without individual lens swaps
- Adjustable ICE temple arms: telescoping temples with bend-to-fit inner-wire ear tabs and snap-on leash system
- Adjustable earbends: comfortable, secure, anatomical fit
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand | ESS |
| Weight | 0.59 lb |
| Frame style | Frameless |
| Compliance standards | MIL-PRF-31013 (Clause 3.5.1.1), ANSI Z87.1-2015, CE EN 166, U.S. Federal OSHA |
| UV protection | 100% UVA/UVB |
| Country of origin | United States |
| UPC | 811533012381 |
Who This Is For and Isn't
The ESS ICE Tactical Kit suits law enforcement officers and tactical professionals who need fast, tool-free adaptation to changing light conditions while wearing headborne equipment. The adjustable temple system and pre-assembled eyeshield format make it practical for operational use where speed and reliability matter.
The ICE Tactical Kit is eyewear only. It is not body armor, a ballistic helmet, or any form of torso or head ballistic protection. No rated fragmentation protection level is stated for this product; MIL-PRF-31013 compliance is listed, but the specific protection scope of Clause 3.5.1.1 should be confirmed before representing the kit as rated to a particular ballistic fragment threat level. The kit is not described as suitable for civilian recreational use as its primary design intent.
Common Questions
What compliance standards does the ESS ICE Tactical Kit meet?
The ESS ICE Tactical Kit is compliant with U.S. MIL SPEC MIL-PRF-31013 (Clause 3.5.1.1), ANSI Z87.1-2015, CE EN 166, and U.S. Federal OSHA. These standards cover high-impact ballistic and occupational eye protection requirements. All included lenses also provide 100% UVA/UVB protection.
How does the pre-assembled eyeshield system work?
Rather than swapping individual lenses in and out of a single frame, the ESS ICE Tactical Kit allows the wearer to switch between complete, pre-assembled eyeshields. This reduces time spent changing lenses in the field and limits the wear and micro-abrasion that repeated lens handling can cause over the product's life.
Will the ICE Tactical Kit fit under or alongside a ballistic helmet?
The ESS ICE Tactical Kit features adjustable ICE temple arms specifically designed to improve fit with headborne equipment. Telescoping temples with bend-to-fit inner-wire ear tabs and a snap-on leash system allow the eyeshield to be worn securely alongside helmets and other headborne gear.
How does the temple adjustment system work?
The ICE Tactical Kit uses telescoping temples with bend-to-fit inner-wire ear tabs, allowing the arms to be shaped to the wearer's head for a secure fit. A snap-on leash system provides an additional retention option. Adjustable earbends further allow for a comfortable, anatomical fit across different face shapes.
Are there shipping restrictions for the ESS ICE Tactical Kit?
The ESS ICE Tactical Kit is eyewear, not body armor, and is not subject to the New York or Connecticut body armor shipping restrictions. No additional state-level shipping restrictions apply to this product. Contact us if you have questions about your order.
Bulletproof Zone will ship orders as soon as possible. For example, if you purchase three items, they will be shipped to you based on lead time and availability. This way you get as much of your order as soon as possible, which means that your order may come in separate packages, especially if you order products from different manufacturers.
We will bear the shipping cost for products returned because of product defect, misrepresentation, or false description. Afterward, we will initiate a full reimbursement should you decline an offer to replace the item with the same item of equal value and assured quality.
Order Confirmation:
As soon as you place your order with Bulletproof Zone, you will receive an order confirmation e-mail. This means that your order has been logged in our system and your credit card has been pre-authorized for the purchase. Afterward, we contact our suppliers to confirm the availability of the product you are ordering for immediate shipment. If your item is on backorder or unavailable, we will cancel the pre-authorization and duly inform you via e-mail.
Order Shipment:
Orders are shipped within five business days from the date of your order unless specified otherwise on the product page. The product page will contain the most accurate estimate on shipping and lead times. Shipping and lead times provided on the product page are our best estimates based various factors including order volume, information from our manufacturer, raw material fluctuations, etc., and may vary due to these factors.
You will receive an email containing the tracking information of your order after the order has been shipped to your location. If you do not receive tracking information from us within seven business days of the lead time specified on the product page, feel free to follow up with us at orders@bulletproofzone.com.
Bulletproof Zone is not responsible for lost or stolen packages. A tracking number will be provided when the package is shipped. It is the buyer’s responsibility to provide a safe place to receive mail. Once an item has been marked as delivered by the carrier, the seller is not responsible should that item go missing.
Some of our products are carried by manufacturers in various countries. Due to the nature and cost of the products that Bulletproof Zone sells, you may be charged additional import duties upon delivery. Our support team can help in investigating abnormally high import duty charges but we are unable to cover the cost of any import duties.
Damages:
We take full responsibility for any obvious damage to your product caused by wrong packaging or delivering an already defective product. Please inspect the packaging of your item(s) when they arrive, if you notice any damage, you should document it when signing for delivery. If the item(s) contained in the package arrives damaged, please send photos to support@bulletproofzone.com, and we will process an insurance claim on your behalf.
Returns and Cancellation Policy:
We back all our products with a customer satisfaction guarantee, so we created a fair return and cancellation policy.
All sales are final. No Refunds, No Cancellations. In most cases, once the order is processed, it is final and not cancellable. We may allow exceptions due to an order error or wish to return your order after delivery for any reason other than a product defect or misrepresentation. Any cancellation request is subject to an administration and cancellation fee equal to 10% of your order with a minimum of $35, whether order shipment is successful or not.
All sales are final on all closeout items and for custom manufactured bulletproof clothing once the manufacturing process has begun or not returnable unless there is a product defect or misrepresentation. Applicable to brands such as MC Armor, Israel Catalog, BulletBlocker, Tacticon Armament, Wonder Hoodie, and others.
Before returning any product, you MUST obtain a return authorization from our customer service representative. We can only process AUTHORIZED returns for items.
To make a Return or Exchange:
- Obtain authorization for return or exchange by emailing us at support@bulletproofzone.com explaining the reason for the return or exchange.
- Please use or indicate your order number as attention
Return or exchanges request submission must be within 14 calendar days upon receipt of shipment unless noted otherwise on the product description page. Your return must be in original packaging and unused.
We encourage using USPS flat-rate shipping in returning products to receive a shipping expense refund. Buyers must ensure all returned parcels delivery receipt AND signature confirmation. We highly recommend insuring your parcel as we cannot issue a refund for an item that we do not receive back should it get lost/damaged during transit.
Refunds:
Should an item be returned because it was defective, misrepresented, not as described, etc., Bulletproof Zone will issue a full refund and will reimburse the customer for all shipping expenses associated with the return.
Please allow 5-10 business days from the time the item is received to process a refund. Refunds will only be issued to the original credit card that you use when placing your order.
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The Bulletproof Zone Promise
When you buy body armor, you're buying your safety. We don't take that lightly. Here's what every order from Bulletproof Zone includes.
1. Authorized dealer of every brand we carry
Every plate, vest, and carrier we ship comes from the manufacturer directly to our warehouse. We don't sell gray-market product, surplus, or returns. That means factory-fresh stock, the full manufacturer warranty, and real after-sale support — the kind only an authorized dealer can offer.
We maintain authorized-dealer relationships with America's leading body armor brands, including Spartan Armor Systems, AR500 Armor, RMA Defense, Shellback Tactical, Caliber Armor, DFNDR Armor, Protection Group Denmark, BulletSafe, BulletBlocker, and over 40 more.
2. Best price, guaranteed
If you find a lower price at another authorized dealer of the same product within six months of your purchase, we'll refund the difference.
Why the "authorized dealer" requirement? Because gray-market and surplus armor may not be genuine, may have a compromised supply chain, and almost never comes with a manufacturer warranty. We won't price-match against products that may not actually protect you.
3. Free fitment consultation
Body armor only protects you if it fits. Email us a photo and your measurements before you order, and one of our specialists will help you size your carrier and plates correctly — at no charge, no obligation.
4. Trusted by thousands of customers
Bulletproof Zone has been a trusted authorized dealer of America's leading body armor manufacturers for over five years. We have over 4,000 verified Trustpilot reviews from real customers across all 50 states.
Price Match Guarantee — Terms
- You must have purchased the item from our website before requesting the price match.
- Discounted items and "free with purchase" items are not eligible.
- The item must be in stock on the competitor's website at the time of your request.
- The price match is valid for six months from the date of your purchase.
- The competitor must be an authorized dealer of the product. Auction sites (eBay, Overstock), discounters, and gray-market resellers do not qualify.
- The competitor must operate an online store. Brick-and-mortar-only retailers do not qualify.
- Price match applies to the item price plus shipping. Sales tax is excluded.
To request a price match, email us a link to the product on our site and the same product on the competitor's site within six months of purchase. We'll process the refund.
Why Bulletproof Zone?
At Bulletproof Zone, we are passionate about protecting lives. Every piece from our catalog is designed and rigorously tested to provide the highest quality of protection you need from firearms, explosives or even close quarters combat.
We’ve partnered with various manufacturers that operate within the United States under a strict set of guidelines both on a national and corporate level so that when you shop with us, you will be able to select from the highest quality body armor, ballistic plates and tactical gear available on the market.
Whether you are a military service member looking to find your own gear, a professional that operates in the security field, or an avid firearms enthusiast that capitalizes the importance of safety when shooting, our tactical gear will provide you the level of protection you need.
Any questions or concerns? Please call us at (408)-909-4938 or email us at support@bulletproofzone.com and a member of our professional support team will be in touch with you as soon as possible.