Safety Glass standards for shooting?

[Marlin60Man]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what the proper ANSI specification for shooting safety glasses is. I picked up a pair under the Z87.1-2003 specification, but it says in the "limitations" section not to use for "sporting" or "simulated combat".

From what I know about the Z87.1-2003 specifications, they propel a 1/4" steel ball at 150 ft/s from 50". I'm thinking that a ricochet from a .22 is probably carrying more energy than that, so I'm not really sure if I got the right glasses.

 

[MAUSER88]

Pyramex model REATTA exceeds ANSI Z87.1-2003 High Impact Requirements.

Don't know if they make anything higher.

 

[Marlin60Man]

Well, one problem is that I need a pair that fit over my prescription glasses.

 

[RNB65]

Your best bet is to buy a pair of prescription shooting glasses. Decot and Randolph Engineering both sell prescription shooting glasses. I use Decot glasses for clay target shooting and RE glasses for rifle/handgun shooting. Both companies make durable and reliable products that are well worth the price.

http://www.sportglasses.com/Default.asp

http://www.randolphusa.com/products-ranger.htm

 

[brickeyee]

Hey guys, I was just wondering what the proper ANSI specification for shooting safety glasses is. I picked up a pair under the Z87.1-2003 specification, but it says in the "limitations" section not to use for "sporting" or "simulated combat".

The statement is intended to limit their liability.