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I still encounter too many shooters who neglect to wear eye protection. I can't really comprehend why people don't always wear eye and ear protection while shooting. When shooting a rifle, your eyes are just inches from a chamber operating at up to 65,000 psi!
I've heard all the excuses: "They're uncomfortable"; "I sweat too much"; "They make my nose itch", and even "I don't like the way I look with glasses". None of those excuses are valid reasons not to wear eye protection.
So... If you don't have good safety glasses -- get some pronto. Here are some recommended UVEX XC Ultra-Dura safety glasses. I've tried them and they are pretty comfy, with soft nose pads and adjustable temples. You can also swap in different-color lenses. The price? Just $9.44 per pair:
Uvex S3300 Genesis XC Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, Clear Ultra-Dura Hardcoat Lens -- $9.44
Not only do these UVEX glasses pass the primary ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards, they also pass the more rigorous mil-spec military Vo ballistic impact test (7 times higher than ANSI requirements). That means they are as tough as a $100 pair of Oakleys.
If you live where it's cold, wet or very humid, there is another version with a hardcoat, anti-fog lens, for $10.33:
Uvex S3300D Genesis XC Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, Clear Dura-Streme Hardcoat/Anti-Fog Lens
If you need a darker lens, UVEX also makes a shaded version for $11.33:
Uvex S3305 Genesis XC Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, Shade 2.0 Infra-Dura Ultra-Dura Hardcoat Lens
If you don't like the styling on the UVEX XC series, UVEX makes a wide variety of other ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 approved eyewear, such as the Uvex S3222 Genesis, and the snazzy UVEX S4025 Milan with photochromatic lenses. UVEX also makes an S3350 holder for prescription lenses. UVEX isn't the only brand out there -- it just offers some of the best performance for the price.
UVEX Milan S4025
I recommend all shooters have at least three (3) sets of safety glasses. One for primary use, a second for a friend or spotter to use, and a third back-up pair kept in your vehicle.
You can learn more about safety standards for shooting glasses in our Eye Protection for Shooters article on the main site. Link: http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/eye-protection-for-shooters/
I've heard all the excuses: "They're uncomfortable"; "I sweat too much"; "They make my nose itch", and even "I don't like the way I look with glasses". None of those excuses are valid reasons not to wear eye protection.
So... If you don't have good safety glasses -- get some pronto. Here are some recommended UVEX XC Ultra-Dura safety glasses. I've tried them and they are pretty comfy, with soft nose pads and adjustable temples. You can also swap in different-color lenses. The price? Just $9.44 per pair:

Uvex S3300 Genesis XC Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, Clear Ultra-Dura Hardcoat Lens -- $9.44
Not only do these UVEX glasses pass the primary ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 safety standards, they also pass the more rigorous mil-spec military Vo ballistic impact test (7 times higher than ANSI requirements). That means they are as tough as a $100 pair of Oakleys.
If you live where it's cold, wet or very humid, there is another version with a hardcoat, anti-fog lens, for $10.33:
Uvex S3300D Genesis XC Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, Clear Dura-Streme Hardcoat/Anti-Fog Lens
If you need a darker lens, UVEX also makes a shaded version for $11.33:
Uvex S3305 Genesis XC Safety Eyewear, Black Frame, Shade 2.0 Infra-Dura Ultra-Dura Hardcoat Lens
If you don't like the styling on the UVEX XC series, UVEX makes a wide variety of other ANSI Z87+ and CSA Z94.3 approved eyewear, such as the Uvex S3222 Genesis, and the snazzy UVEX S4025 Milan with photochromatic lenses. UVEX also makes an S3350 holder for prescription lenses. UVEX isn't the only brand out there -- it just offers some of the best performance for the price.
UVEX Milan S4025

I recommend all shooters have at least three (3) sets of safety glasses. One for primary use, a second for a friend or spotter to use, and a third back-up pair kept in your vehicle.

You can learn more about safety standards for shooting glasses in our Eye Protection for Shooters article on the main site. Link: http://www.accurateshooter.com/technical-articles/eye-protection-for-shooters/