ESS
Authorized Dealer • Est. 1998 • Sun Valley, Idaho
When the US military issues eye protection, odds are it says ESS on the strap. Eye Safety Systems has built ballistic-rated goggles and eyewear for warfighters, firefighters, and law enforcement since 1998 — and the Profile NVG goggle kit we stock is the same MIL-SPEC protection, night-vision ready out of the box.
About ESS
Eye Safety Systems started in Sun Valley, Idaho in 1998 building goggles for firefighters — and within a year had moved onto the battlefield, where it became one of the biggest names in military eye protection on earth. ESS is an authorized eyewear provider to the US Marine Corps, a leading supplier across the Department of Defense, and standard kit in more than 100 countries. Since 2007 the company has been part of the Oakley family, pairing its protective-eyewear engineering with one of the world’s deepest optics benches — while ESS gear stays focused on the same three customers it started with: military, fire, and law enforcement.
We stock the goggle that made the name: the ESS Profile NVG goggle kit in black. The Profile is built to the MIL-V-43511C ballistic standard — the military spec that requires stopping a .22 caliber projectile — on top of ANSI Z87.1 impact protection, and the low-profile frame is cut to work under night-vision goggles without stacking pressure on your face. The kit ships ready for shift work: both Clear and Smoke Gray lenses in the box, ESS’s ClearZone anti-fog coating on both, and a Speed Sleeve strap system for helmet-mounted wear.
Goggles like this are one of the quiet bargains in surplus-adjacent gear: the same eye protection issued at deployment costs less than a decent range bag, and it does double duty — range days, airsoft, chainsaw work, dusty vehicle recovery, storm cleanup. Ballistic-rated eye pro is the piece of safety gear you hope never earns its keep, and the one you never regret buying once.
As an authorized dealer, Keep Shooting ships ESS fast from our Pennsylvania warehouse with easy returns and our satisfaction guarantee. Compare the rest of our tactical goggles, hunt genuine-issue optics in military surplus goggles, browse the full eyewear department, or see what Swiss Eye builds for the European side of the same mission.
Frequently Asked Questions — ESS
Yes, we maintain inventory of the most popular ESS products. Each product listing shows real-time stock status. If an item is temporarily out of stock, you can sign up for back-in-stock notifications on the product page.
Yes! All orders over $49.95 qualify for free shipping, including ESS products. Orders typically ship within 1–2 business days.
Keep Shooting offers hassle-free returns on ESS products. If you're not completely satisfied, contact our customer service team for a return authorization. All products must be in original, unused condition.
Yes, Keep Shooting is an authorized ESS dealer. All products are sourced directly and include full manufacturer warranty coverage.