KPV4 Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Shooting Glasses??........Its been a long time since I've shot clays and I'm thinking of taking it back up, is it now compulsory to wear shooting glasses for clays? If so, is there a minimum standard (impact resistance) that needs to be worn? Any recommendations? Cheers Edited May 30, 2011 by KPV4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 (edited) Impact resistant shooting glasses are compulsory when shooting CPSA registered shoots. Many shooting grounds require that glasses are worn,others only advise that you do so. Personaly I would advise that you wear glasses,it only takes a small piece of clay to damage an eye permanently. The standard for eye is BS EN166F. http://www.cpsa.co.uk/hearing---eye-protection Glasses come in a whole range of quality and prices as you might expect,you can pay over £300 for non prescription ones! Ensure that whatever you get they optically correct otherwise you will not get a correct sight picture. Vic. Edited May 30, 2011 by VicW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Having felt pieces of clay bounce off my face then I wouldn't dream of shooting clays without safety glasses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 hate wearing glasses, i just wear a peaked cap, thankfully not had a mishap yet. But i don't like to be wrapped in cotton wool, if i want to wear them then so be it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPV4 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Thanks for the info guys, shows how long ago I was shooting clays Think I might have to invest in some glasses before long, I don't think I will be pushing the boat out to £300 though and I don't suppose I will be shooting in any CPSA registered shoots, but it might be worth getting some just in case or any of the local shoots request them to be worn. It would be a shame to be turned away just because I didn't have any glasses. I know what you mean about being wrapped in cotton wool, I've never worn shooting glasses before, and when I shoot clays if I manage to hit (that's a big IF) them they are that far away there is no chance I would get hit by flying pieces Can anyone recommend a decent pair that won't break the bank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VicW Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Most shooting shops have a good range in stock. I have found,before I had to have prescription lenses,that the Beretta range is very good and covers a wide price range. Before you buy see if you can try them on and focus on a point in the distance and then alternately raise and lower them to ensure the sight picture doesn't change and hence the optical correctness that I mentioned before. I have just discovered a spare pair of clear lense glasses that you can have for the cost of the postage,I'll PM you. Vic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Also try builders merchants, i picked up a nice metal framed pair of Bolle clear safety specs for about £10, they're reasonably comfortable for someone who hates wearing them and they do other colours if that floats your boat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPV4 Posted May 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Cheers Vic thats great, thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 Top gun do a nice range that doesn't break the bank, on sunny days tinted lens are useful, I tend to wear my oakleys on sunny days, and have clear ones in the bag for when it's overcast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 try http://www.sunglassesforsport.com/shop/sport/shooting/ they are one of our advertisers (the ad sometimes comes up top right) - i've got a couple of pairs of their specs and their brilliant and cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apache Posted May 30, 2011 Report Share Posted May 30, 2011 I have been to a few clay grounds that state eye and ear protection MUST be worn and the rule seems to be ignored. Suspect it's a case of bottom covering if anything goes wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KFC Posted May 31, 2011 Report Share Posted May 31, 2011 (edited) I would just add that one of the main reasons that I wear safety glasses when clay shooting is that I have partial vision in my right eye due to damage (not shooting related) so, if I get my left eye damaged then I'm stuffed. I know it's easy to say "I don't worry, if I get eye damage then I'll live with it" but, believe me,your eyes are precious. My right eye has recovered a fair bit over the years but I've had to learn to shoot left handed, just getting a fly in my left eye causes problems and the flies seem to know that. I suppose it's like saying "I'll stop smoking once I've got terminal Cancer". Even a cheapo pair of sun glasses is better than nothing. Edited May 31, 2011 by KFC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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