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Shooting glasses: Seeing the target in the right light

Shooting glasses (eyeglasses designed for wear when using a weapon) can greatly increase your accuracy. By filtering light and reducing glare, shooting glasses make shots easier and more on target.

Shooting glasses also protect against eye injury. When your weapon recoils, are your eyes protected? What about dust, wind and sun? How will they affect your ability to hit the target?
The simplest solution is to wear sports goggles. Generic, non-prescription goggles are appropriate if you do not wear glasses, or if you wear contact lenses. They will protect you from recoil-related injuries, but do little the compensate for changing light conditions and glare.

Want a shooter's edge? Invest in good quality shooting glasses. Eyewear designed for shooters should make you more comfortable when using your weapon. Designed to be stable when worn and stay steady on the face, these items are often made with a rounded shape that avoids sharp corners. Look for frames that have spring hinges in the sidepieces (temples). These hinges assure the frame stays in place, by virtue of their gentle hugging action. Choose frames that wrap around the ear, lending extra stability.

The nosepiece of your shooting glasses should be adjustable for a custom fit. Pads made of soft, forgiving silicone provide optimal comfort and minimal slippage. Lockable bridges are another feature to look for. Constructed of everything from titanium to polycarbonate, your glasses should be sturdy and shatter-resistant.

Choosing lenses for your shooting glasses is not an easy task. Polycarbonate lenses resist scratches and have built-in protection against ultraviolet rays. It's a good idea to look for glasses that have several pairs of interchangeable lenses for optimal functionality. Yellow lenses, for example block haze and blue light and also facilitate seeing in low light conditions. Light purple lenses, on the other hand, will provide contrast, if, for example, you're seeing your target against a background of trees. Gray shooting lenses do not enhance the target, but they are good in bright sunlight.

Whatever color lens you choose, be sure the shooting glasses lenses are polarized. Polarization filters out glare and reflection and are essential for making an accurate shot.

To learn more about shooting glasses, click one of the links below for more information and comprehensive descriptions.

Binoculars
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Rifle Scopes
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Spotting Scopes
Laser Sights
Range Finders
Night Vision Goggles

About The Author:

Rita Liotta is a successful author and publisher at www.1st-at-binoculars.com.  Recommending binoculars, telescopes, rifle scopes, night vision, spotting scopes, laser sights, range finders & night vision goggles.
04-06-04