Safety Glasses
When it comes to shooting, safety glasses are more essential than many people think. Impact resistance, distance from the face, side protection and fit are all issues that should be considered when you are choosing which safety glasses to wear to the range. It is very easy to be complacent about eye wear, but you may want to put some extra effort into how you chose to protect your eyes.
I agree totally with what you are saying. What I am running into is that I have students show up for basic classes who need their prescription glasses to see targets and sights. I tell them the risks and suggest that they get some safety glasses but that is not practical initially for first time students. Any suggestions?
Hi Gary. They do make safety glasses that meet ANSI standards that are made to be worn over prescription glasses. This is an inexpensive option for the new shooter or even the person who doesn’t want to invest in upgrading prescription glasses. Here is link to just one option of these glasses: https://www.safetyglassesusa.com/radians-chief-overspec-safety-glasses-with-clear-lens/
Thanks
Deryck-Personal Defense Network
Whats out there in safety glasses when you need to where daily glasses to correct vision
The only time I didn’t wear safety glasses was in the military. I don’t know why the military didn’t have them. In fact, I didn’t know why the military didn’t have very much safety gear (Korean War)>
I have worn safety glasses since starting to hunt and rec shoot (about 50+ years)! My safety glasses are the top rated safety glasses sold by a major Safety Equipment Company. I used these glasses while working for a railroad. Won’t shoot without them!
once again all we hear about are glasses (safety/sun) that are solely useful for those who do not wear prescription glasses.
my prescription glasses are shatter resistant, etc. but i prefer something additional for shooting. unfortunately, putting safety glasses over my prescription glasses is less than ideal. it certainly does not protect me from what is described in the video.
so, does anyone have an answer for those of us who aren’t 20/20 or wearing contacts?
You can find reasonably priced safety frames that hold prescription lenses.
for some reason your videos are not showing up on my mac. The rest of the page is ok, but the video section is completely white with nothing to suggest there is a video there but for the space.
Any thoughts?
CDS
Thanks for the tip
What is the brand of glasses that you are wearing in the video?
This is why a hat is an essential part of your eye protection!
Greg, the bill on a cap keeps hot brass from dropping behind you lenses and catching a bad burn on your eyelid. It does happen and it can hurt alot.It also helps keep the sun out of your eyes when trying to focus on the front sight. Peace, Gunnr