Interesting Accident

[don hepler]

I made glasses, for a living, and all glasses are made of some type of plastic. I don't know if any "glass" are still available. The three materials that we used were, Polycarbonate, CR-7, and Hi-Index. "Poly", is used for safety glasses, because it is shatter resistant. I would also think, if it was properly coated, it would offer even more protection. To absorb the strike of an object is the purpose of a safety lens, or to some extent, all of the newer materials. I could be wrong but I think you'll find out that shooting glasses, are poly lenses, with special tinting, and side protection.

 

[Rifleman1776]

But yet I was asked to take off my ballistic Army issued Oakley eye protection at a shoot 2 years ago because it wasn't dated to pre-1840. Hmmmm neither was the Boooooooooossshways hearing protection but that was OK.

Whoever asked you to remove those glasses was a major class jerk. Even at the most rigid rendezvous safety and medically required devices are permitted. I would surmise, if they do that they may also have other unsafe practices they permit. I would be tempted to go home. Did I say "jerk"? Good, I had other words in mind. :cursing:

 

[tom deinek]

"The guy had put a Standard 1/4x28 nipple in it, cause he didn't want to pay $1 more for a metric nipple"

He had $ for bp gear & rifle but cheaped-out on a $1 nipple.

Where do these shooters come from?

 

[Swede50]

I have been hit in the legs and chest with ricochets.

Got a piece of #6 shot in the arm I had to have dug out at the hospital.
My cousin shot me while I was standing next to my truck while he was quail hunting.
He missed the Quail the main blast hit my topper one hit my arm.
If I would have been parked the other direction It would have hit me and the wife full blast.
I haven’t hunted with him since.

A couple of years ago I was shooting my 1911 .45 at the 25yard range got a terrible burning in by right eye.
I went to the doctor to find a piece of lead had stuck to my eye even with glasses on.

Folks you got to think eye safety first even if you can’t compete due to period correctness it just isn’t worth losing an eye.

 

[LRB]

No, it isn't, but no one thinks it will happen to them. Only to someone else.

 

[Alden]

I too have a pair of "reenacting" glasses -- they are almost perfectly round and not too big and look like they belong. The lenses are polycarbonate specifically for shooting as discussed with the optometrist. Found 'em at a chain eyeglass place and had to go back and get 'em. I wear them whenever I'm in the line (or at an event and need glasses to see something further away than my haversack).

 

[jamesthomas]

But yet I was asked to take off my ballistic Army issued Oakley eye protection at a shoot 2 years ago because it wasn't dated to pre-1840. Hmmmm neither was the Boooooooooossshways hearing protection but that was OK.

I would have said some bad words to those guys. :slap: :slap: .

 

[ChrisLJ]

I would suggest anyone concerned with eye safety to read this blog. After I originally saw it I bought shooting glasses approved by the U.S. Army, the Smith Optics Aegis. If anyone ever told me I couldn't wear them I'd kick 'em in the you know whats.

 

[ChrisLJ]

Gee, would've been a good idea to include the link:
http://www.luckygunner.com/labs/eye-protection-shooting-glasses-review/#more-738

 

[coloradoclyde]

I got hit in the cheek with a .22 mag richochette
went to the E.R. to get it removed only to find out it had exited behind my ear.....I dont hunt with that guy anymore either. Everyone should get a chance to fire tracer rounds at night its a big eye opener a richochet can travel in any direction and for considerable distance.

 

[Alden]

Clyde;
Wow, and ouch! Your partner not know/care what was beyond his target, hence the ricchet, and why you don't go afield with him anymore!?

 

[BrownBear]

...and why you don't go afield with him anymore!?

Can't speak for him, but for me it's one strike and you're out when it comes to gun safety. Yeah, I'm a nazi about it, but I sleep well at night.

 

[BillinOregon]

LorD: that article was a real -- sorry -- eye-opener. Not much help to a bifocal wearer, but it sure makes clear the military standard is the one to look for.

 

[TFoley]

Great reminder! :thumbsup:

I buy clip on covers for my prescription glasses..25-30 bucks...
Its amazing what they pick up!

Hereabouts it's mandatory when shooting an 'open lock' firearm of any kind - long or short. If you already have glasses, then we supply the type that go over them for you to be able to shoot.

However, it's not just the percussion and flinters that can cause you grief. A few weeks back, standing about ten feet to the right and slightly behind the line - and note, with my BACK to the line - a red-hot .22 CCI Mini-Mag empty came out of a Spikes tactical, and hit the INSIDE of my safety glass and got trapped between it and my lower eyelid. Look, just HERE........

It's healing up well, but it's leaving a real scar.

Sh*t happens, as they say, no matter what you do.

tac

 

[Rokon]

That's a fabulous technical article. It should be MUST READING for everyone who shoots. Just ordered Smith Optics Aegis Arcs for my wife and me

 

[cynthialee]

reminds me I need a set of safety glasses in my latest prescription

 

[bpd303]

Every time I get new lenses for my prescription bifocals I make sure they are made of the best polycarbonate and treated for impact/scratch and UV protection.

Never had an issue while shooting blackpowder however I have had fired cases hit them in handgun qualification that definately would have caused severe injury.

I have also had red hot slag fly off of metal and sparks from grinding while working in the blacksmith shop make direct hits on them.

So far they have come through without as much as a scratch.

Be safe...

 

[tom deinek]

I have sued for more than one client hit by blow-back. Never filed suit when it was just an accident, but I have no compunctions about suing when they allow a guy with a .44Mag to shoot in a range designed for .22 & don't even suggest eye protection.

 

[coloradoclyde]

had a .22lr case land in my ear once boy that will make you jump. kinda like the welding slag that fell between my watch and wrist burnt a hole in the watch and my wrist....ouch!

 

[coloradoclyde]

pretty much! once bitten twice shy.