Eye protection

• Look for Z87+ marked on the frame and lens. ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 is the US civilian impact standard; the '+' denotes the high-impact rating. It should be physically marked on the product, not just claimed on the packaging.
• Military ballistic standards are a higher bar. MIL-PRF-32432 (and the older MIL-PRF-31013 for spectacles) test against higher-velocity fragment simulators than Z87.1 does. Eyewear on the US Army's Authorized Protective Eyewear List has met these.
• Wraparound coverage beats flat lenses. Brass comes from the side, particularly on a crowded line to your right. Side coverage and a close fit to the brow are what actually stop it.
• Tints for conditions. Clear for indoors and low light; amber or vermilion lifts contrast against green backgrounds and makes orange clays pop; grey for bright open ranges without shifting colour. A kit with interchangeable lenses is usually better value than three pairs.
• Anti-fog is a real specification. A fogged lens gets removed, and a removed lens protects nothing. Look for a genuine anti-fog coating and vented frames if you shoot in heat or move between temperatures.
• Prescription wearers: over-glasses or inserts. Wearing Z87 over-spectacles or a frame with an Rx insert carrier is safer than assuming your prescription lenses will hold.

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