BeeMaa
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I've seen several threads about hearing protection, but not one about covering up the peepers. Wondering what people are wearing for any manner of hunting or shooting, if wearing anything at all. The importance eye protection was impressed upon me at a young age. Learning at my grandfather's side, it was always "eyes and ears young man" and I've continued that ever since.
As a young adult, I will admit to having used gas station sunglasses that were probably not Z87.1* rated on occasion. Since then, I've wised up and and geared up properly. Now I'm looking for something a little better than just Oakley, Nike or whatever the latest tactical trend is. A lot of my shooting is shotgunning so I'm considering companies like Ranger, Pilla and SSP to name a few. Regular sunglasses obstruct the top of my sight picture and I'd like to change that.
So my question is two fold. First, when do you wear eye protection if at all? Secondly for those who do, what would you recommend?
*The American National Standard for eye and face protection is ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. This standard sets performance criteria, design, and marking requirements for safety eye and face products. Safety glasses that meet this standard will have a Z87 marking on them.
As a young adult, I will admit to having used gas station sunglasses that were probably not Z87.1* rated on occasion. Since then, I've wised up and and geared up properly. Now I'm looking for something a little better than just Oakley, Nike or whatever the latest tactical trend is. A lot of my shooting is shotgunning so I'm considering companies like Ranger, Pilla and SSP to name a few. Regular sunglasses obstruct the top of my sight picture and I'd like to change that.
So my question is two fold. First, when do you wear eye protection if at all? Secondly for those who do, what would you recommend?
*The American National Standard for eye and face protection is ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. This standard sets performance criteria, design, and marking requirements for safety eye and face products. Safety glasses that meet this standard will have a Z87 marking on them.