Shatterproof lenses ok for gun range?

[kAnJii]

Hello all,

I bought a pair of Foster Grant Ironman sunglasses with shatterproof lenses. Anyone know if they are gtg at the gun range?

[Venomouss]

No you need at least a welding helmet to be safe







Edit: sorry I couldn't resist lol. I would imagine they should be good to go as long as they protect both your eyes entirely.

[Mossy Man]

Don't see why not

I only wear my prescription high index glasses to the range

[SMarquez]

This is what I use. The clear has a light amber coating and the shades are neutral gray. I think you would want something that has an OSHA impact resistance rating. These are too cheap and too good to take chances.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Classic-Series-Black-Frame-Indoor-Outdoor-Mirror-Lens-Safety-Eyewear-90190-8V025T/202551331?N=5yc1vZc1xtZ30

http://www.homedepot.com/p/3M-Indoor-Outdoor-Classic-Series-Black-Frame-Gray-Lens-Safety-Eye-Wear-90191-8V025T/202551333?N=5yc1vZc1xtZ30

[m16]

Why wouldn't they be?

One time I forgot my glasses and had to shoot wearing raquetball goggles, no one said anything about it.

[kAnJii]

Thx guys, just wondering since they don't have the ANSI # on them. I was thinking wiley x, but I'll check HD also.

[8mmFMJ]

I don't know of any glasses that will stop a bullet but I'm sure almost any set will save your eyeball during a ricochet or a squib blasting your barrel like Elmer fud.

[CK_32]

Buy the glasses that can handle direct fire shot bird load.

Only thing I trust

[kAnJii]

Buy the glasses that can handle direct fire shot bird load.

Only thing I trust

And what brand and model is that?

[CK_32]

I forgot who makes them. There are a few companies.

They are like $250 over kill glasses. When they first came out all the gear whores swore by them about being able to take shot to the face a be fine lol

Google birdshot proof glasses.

[lawhite92]

As long as you have something on your face covering your eyes I don't think anyone would say anything.
As far as what is "good enough" to protect YOUR eyes....that's your decision

[m850168]

The range is unlikely to care what you wear, as long as it's something.

I googled the glasses you mentioned and they appear to be shatter resistant, and not ANSI rated. I prefer to only wear ANSI rated safety glasses, or better yet the ones that meet whatever the military rating is. Overkill most likely, but I like being able to see a lot. I use a pair of Wiley X's, a pair of Oakleys, and a pair of Gargoyles.

Gargoyles used to advertise with an in-store display of glasses that were shot by a .22 caliber bullet at 10 feet; bullet did not penetrate. My guess is they used a .22 short or something like that. Impressed me as a kid.

[russ69]

Real safety glasses have minimum thickness requirements are usually made of polycarbonate and have side shields. I just wear my regular prescription polycarbonate glasses.

[ranger6x6]

I buy mine from harbor freight

They fit like a glove and they are cheap! They are perfect for the range and garage especially when working around batteries..... one short and those acid can get into your eyes...

[indytrucks]

The range is unlikely to care what you wear, as long as it's something.

I googled the glasses you mentioned and they appear to be shatter resistant, and not ANSI rated. I prefer to only wear ANSI rated safety glasses, or better yet the ones that meet whatever the military rating is. Overkill most likely, but I like being able to see a lot. I use a pair of Wiley X's, a pair of Oakleys, and a pair of Gargoyles.

Gargoyles used to advertise with an in-store display of glasses that were shot by a .22 caliber bullet at 10 feet; bullet did not penetrate. My guess is they used a .22 short or something like that. Impressed me as a kid.

I remember those Gargoyle displays haha.