Not all shooting glasses and protective eyewear are created equal, so this site is designed to be a growing resource about shooting glasses and eye protection.
Researching shooting glasses can be a confusing process, especially if you take note of all the technical specifications. One technical specification that seems to confuse people deals with the ANSI certification for shooting glasses. Some protective glasses are ANSI approved, while others are not. This ambiguity leads to several questions about the ANSI certification, including…
The concept of a polarized lens was first invented in 1936 by Edwin Land, who would design the Land Camera for the Polaroid Company. Polarized lenses first started showing up in eyewear around 1937 and were initially used by military pilots to reduce glare and increase visibility while flying. Since being introduced, polarized lenses have…
As an avid shooter, I know how important it is to have the right gear for every situation. One of the essential pieces of equipment in my arsenal is a good pair of shooting glasses. However, finding the optimal pair of shooting glasses can be challenging, especially when trying to pick a lens color. While…
Between my day job and the email inquiries off this site, I am asked several questions about shooting glasses daily. Interestingly enough, the most common question or questions that I’m asked are focused on the why wear eye protection when shooting question or the do I really need to shoot glasses at the range question.…
When shopping for shooting glasses, most people focus on factors such as the level of impact protection, amount of eye coverage, lens colors, etc. One aspect that is often overlooked in shooting glasses is UV protection. Most shoppers seem to think that UV protection is a given with shooting glasses, but that’s not always the…
People who need prescription shooting glasses are faced with a slightly different set of specialized problems when making their purchase. As I have several friends who require a prescription shooting lens, I’ve seen firsthand just how frustrating and difficult these issues can be. If you have good vision and can wear regular shooting glasses, be…
Frames are another important component of shooting glasses, so let’s look at these two frame features in more detail: Lens/Frame Coverage Another crucial element to consider and another reason that regular sunglasses aren’t really suitable for shooting glasses. Lens/Frame coverage could become an issue when you look at shooting glasses built on the popular “Aviator”…
Lenses are a core component of shooting glasses, so let’s look at each one of these lens components or features in more detail: An essential feature to consider. In today’s market, most shooting glasses lens are made from three materials: For shooting glasses, Polycarbonate is one of the best lens materials available on the market…