{"id":31,"date":"2020-04-11T20:51:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-11T20:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/?page_id=31"},"modified":"2023-06-21T17:22:04","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:22:04","slug":"shooting-glasses-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Shooting Glasses Features"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/#Whats_the_most_important_thing_to_look_for_in_shooting_glasses\" title=\"What&#8217;s the most important thing to look for in shooting glasses?\">What&#8217;s the most important thing to look for in shooting glasses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/#Can_I_wear_regular_sunglasses_instead_of_having_to_buy_a_pair_of_shooting_glasses\" title=\"Can I wear regular sunglasses instead of having to buy a pair of shooting glasses?\">Can I wear regular sunglasses instead of having to buy a pair of shooting glasses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/#What_if_I_need_RX_range_glasses\" title=\"What if I need RX range glasses?\">What if I need RX range glasses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/#Can_I_use_inexpensive_safety_goggles_instead_of_having_to_buy_shooting_glasses\" title=\"Can I use inexpensive safety goggles instead of having to buy shooting glasses?\">Can I use inexpensive safety goggles instead of having to buy shooting glasses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/#Does_the_lens_color_on_shooting_glasses_really_matter\" title=\"Does the lens color on shooting glasses really matter?\">Does the lens color on shooting glasses really matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/#Why_do_you_need_shooting_glasses\" title=\"Why do you need shooting glasses?\">Why do you need shooting glasses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/shooting-glasses-features\/#Whats_the_difference_between_shooting_glasses_and_firearm_safety_glasses\" title=\"What&#8217;s the difference between shooting glasses and firearm safety glasses?\">What&#8217;s the difference between shooting glasses and firearm safety glasses?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>So you&#8217;ve decided to start shopping for a new set of shooting glasses, and what glasses features should you consider?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you start shopping, it&#8217;s important to clearly understand what I&#8217;ll call important features compared to optional features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And by &#8220;optional,&#8221; I mean nice features to have but not a core component with shooting glasses. Some examples of optional features would:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Integrated Bluetooth wireless hearing protection (which is a real thing these days)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frames made of fancy materials like titanium or Kevlar&#x2122;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frames with integrated hearing protection (I personally prefer to be able to use my own choice of hearing protection)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I recommend that you evaluate shooting glasses on the following components when making your decision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lens Material<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lens Impact Resistance<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lens UV protection<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frame Coverage<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lens color<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Frame fit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Although these components aren&#8217;t all-inclusive, I feel that they represent the essential parts of shooting glasses. Some of the features\/components listed above, such as lens material, impact resistance, and frame coverage, could be considered core components, while others may have more secondary importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At my day job (I work for a large outdoor sporting company), I&#8217;m often asked this question:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_most_important_thing_to_look_for_in_shooting_glasses\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the most important thing to look for in shooting glasses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to pick just one feature to really pay attention to, it&#8217;s the impact resistance rating. I mean, if the lenses won&#8217;t stand up to a serious impact, then what&#8217;s the point?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"135\" src=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballistic-eyewear-standards-300x135.jpg\" alt=\"ballistic eyewear standards\" class=\"wp-image-34\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballistic-eyewear-standards-300x135.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/ballistic-eyewear-standards.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I&#8217;ll dive deeper into the different ballistic eyewear standards like ANSI Z87.1 later on when I talk about impact resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another thing to take into consideration is what type of shooting you will be doing? This is important as some shooting glasses models and styles are specialized and geared towards a specific type of shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if you&#8217;re a trap shooter or skeet shooter, you&#8217;ll want glasses built for those shooting sports versus shooting glasses built for pistol shooting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there are more specialized glasses models on the market that specifically geared towards a specific shooting discipline, and I&#8217;ll get more into those in another part of the site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the more frequently asked questions that I see in terms of shooting glasses features:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_wear_regular_sunglasses_instead_of_having_to_buy_a_pair_of_shooting_glasses\"><\/span>Can I wear regular sunglasses instead of having to buy a pair of shooting glasses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Regular sunglasses are certainly better than no eye protection, but hardly any &#8220;regular&#8221; sunglasses meet the minimum impact standards (civilian or military standards). As such, the lenses most likely won&#8217;t hold up to a serious impact in a shooting scenario. They may not even stand up to impact from a BB or pellet from air or CO2 powered firearm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, most shooting ranges will not allow you to shoot if you don&#8217;t have protective eyewear that at least meets the minimum ANSI Z87.1 standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_if_I_need_RX_range_glasses\"><\/span>What if I need RX range glasses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Prescription shooting glasses can be tricky and difficult to find; take it from someone who wears them personally. I&#8217;ve dedicated an entire page to the ins and outs of prescription shooting glasses options, which can be seen here: <a href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/prescription-shooting-glasses\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RX Shooting glasses<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_use_inexpensive_safety_goggles_instead_of_having_to_buy_shooting_glasses\"><\/span>Can I use inexpensive safety goggles instead of having to buy shooting glasses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Like I&#8217;ve mentioned before, any eye protection is better than no eye protection at all, so inexpensive safety glasses are certainly a better option than standard sunglasses or no glasses at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, while most inexpensive safety glasses models feature a high level of eye protection, they don&#8217;t tend to feature very good optical clarity. As such, your money is typically better spent actually purchasing a set of shooting glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_the_lens_color_on_shooting_glasses_really_matter\"><\/span>Does the lens color on shooting glasses really matter?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, if you&#8217;re talking about the difference between wearing eye protection or no protection at all, the lens color isn&#8217;t an issue for me. However, there are advantages that certain lens colors offer over others, and I go deeper into that topic on the lens page here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_you_need_shooting_glasses\"><\/span>Why do you need shooting glasses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most basic premise behind shooting glasses is they offer protection for the eyes from many external factors like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>High-speed projectiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wind<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UV rays (if they offer <a href=\"https:\/\/shooting-glasses-guide.com\/uv-protection-for-the-eyes\/\">UV protection<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flying brass<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Given how vital your vision is, investing in a pair of shooting glasses is money well spent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_the_difference_between_shooting_glasses_and_firearm_safety_glasses\"><\/span>What&#8217;s the difference between shooting glasses and firearm safety glasses?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing really other than the name. Firearms safety glasses are just a lesser-known name for shooting glasses. Rather than calling them &#8220;shooting glasses,&#8221; some gun ranges prefer to call them &#8220;firearm safety glasses.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you&#8217;ve decided to start shopping for a new set of shooting glasses, and what glasses features should you consider? Before you start shopping, it&#8217;s important to clearly understand what I&#8217;ll call important features compared to optional features. And by &#8220;optional,&#8221; I mean nice features to have but not a core component with shooting glasses. 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