Protective eyewear should always be worn when shooting. Safety glasses should at a minimum meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, CSA Z94.3-15, and DIR.89/686/EEC safety certifications. This ensures the eyewear has been rated to withstand high velocity impact, high mass impacts.

For a higher level of safety, choose eyewear which meets U.S. M.STD MIL-PRF-31013 Tested to U.S. Military Standard MIL-PRF-31013. This is a U.S. Military ballistic rating which surpasses the ANSI Z87 rating.

Below are some recommended safety glasses to consider.

SSP Eyewear $39.99

SSP Eyewear has a variety of styles, shades and lens types including top and bottom bifocals. All lenses meet ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015 specifications for high impact protection.

NoCry Over-Spec Safety Glasses $11.99

• OSHA Approved
• Anti Scratch Wrap-Around Lenses
• Meets ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-2015, CSA Z94.3-15, and DIR.89/686/EEC safety certifications
• UV 400 Protection

Elvex SG-37C OVR-SPEC II™ OVER-THE-GLASS PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR IN CLEAR $5.15

• The SG37C has a hard coat applied to the lens which makes it scratch resistant.  99.9% UV Protection
• ANSI Z87.1-2010(+) American National Standards Institute (High Velocity Impact, High Mass Impact)
• U.S. M.STD MIL-PRF-31013 Tested to U.S. Military Standard MIL-PRF-31013 (BALLISTIC V˳ RATED – U.S. MILITARY)
• An oversize lens to fit over large frame prescription eyewear of up to 145 mm.

Army Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL)

Qualified Products List (QPL) is a list of manufacturers who have had their products examined and tested and who have satisfied all applicable qualification requirements for that product. The QPL for eyewear protection is the Authorized Protective Eyewear List (APEL). This link provides a listing of eyewear which meet Army standards for ballistic protection.