This video provides a comprehensive guide to firearm eye protection, covering impact ratings like ANSI Z87.1 and MIL-PRF 31013, the importance of proper fit, and the benefits of different lens tints and anti-fog features. It also details how to maintain and inspect your eye pro to ensure its integrity and offers solutions for prescription eyewear users. The instructor emphasizes that eye protection is non-negotiable for firearm activities.
This review highlights the critical importance of ballistic eye protection for shooters, emphasizing that protection goes beyond preventing hot brass from entering the eye. The Oakley M Frame 3.0 is reviewed for its fit, comfort, and protective standards. The video stresses the difference between basic ANSI Z87 standards and higher military standards like MIL-PRF-31013, which are more relevant for projectile impacts in shooting.
Garand Thumb, a recognized expert in tactical gear, provides a practical guide to selecting eye protection for tactical applications. He emphasizes the critical importance of ballistic ratings (ANSI Z87.1, MIL-PRF-31013) and highlights how frame design impacts compatibility with over-the-ear hearing protection. The review covers models from Smith Elite, Oakley, and Gatorz, with a focus on thin frames and sweat management features for improved field performance.
The Smith Optics Director model offers ballistic-rated eye protection suitable for shooting and tactical applications. Key features include a tall lens design to prevent frame interference with sight picture, durable polycarbonate construction meeting MIL-PRF-31013 standards, and comfortable rubberized nose pads. The glasses are available with various lens options, including clear, tinted, and polarized, and can be fitted with prescription lenses.
This guide details the process of swapping lenses on the ESS Crossbow Suppressor system and ensuring a proper fit, especially when used with hearing protection. The video emphasizes the innovative thin temples of the Suppressor frame, designed to maintain a seal with ear muffs, a critical point for audio clarity and protection. Expert insights from Nutnfancy highlight the importance of these features for practical range use.
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