{"id":272,"date":"2021-02-16T22:14:23","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T22:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/militaryexcess.com\/?p=272"},"modified":"2021-02-16T22:14:28","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T22:14:28","slug":"do-ballistic-glasses-stop-a-bullet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/militaryexcess.com\/do-ballistic-glasses-stop-a-bullet\/","title":{"rendered":"Do ballistic glasses STOP a bullet?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If you\u2019ve ever been to a shooting range, you know that they always make you wear protective glasses. You\u2019re told that it is for your own protection, but can ballistic glasses really protect you from a speeding bullet?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ballistic glasses CANNOT stop bullets. Ballistic glasses are military-grade, tested by military procedures, but the most they can protect your eyes from are rubber bullets, not metal bullets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, just because ballistic glasses can\u2019t stop a bullet (they’re not as powerful as Superman) doesn\u2019t mean they\u2019re not useful. Keep reading to learn everything about ballistic glasses and whether or not you should wear eyewear while handling firearms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before we can dive into what these glasses can do for you, it’s important to know what exactly “ballistic glasses” are, and how certain glasses get that title. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Ballistic” isn’t just a fancy name for good, protective eyewear. “Ballistic” is a title given to eyewear that pass certain tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So, how do they know what glasses are safe enough to wear? In order for glasses to qualify as “ballistic” eyewear, they must undergo a series of tests, one of which shoots projectiles directly at the eyewear at 102.3 mph<\/strong>. These tests are done by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and if eyewear passes this test, it will be certified by the ANSI as “ballistic eyewear” and become available for commercial use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The eyewear used by the military has even higher standards. Their goggles are tested by being shot at with metal balls going at a velocity of 375 mph<\/strong>, whereas the glasses are shot at with metal balls going 444 mph<\/strong>. Even if this test is passed, the goggles and glasses still must be comfortable, functional, resistant to climate\/environmental changes, chemically resistant, and have a minimalistic design. No bright colors or flashy patterns; after all, it would be hard to stay hidden in the bushes if your protective goggles looked like something out of The Bee Movie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many other things to look for when judging good eyewear versus cheap kinds. It’s no wonder that the military test includes functionality; some eyewear might be able to protect you from most projectiles coming at you at high speeds, but it might be horrible at staying on your face while running or while in active combat scenarios. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More often than not, ballistic glasses will also be tinted. This isn’t a fashion statement; ballistic glasses are made to protect soldiers from all sorts of scenarios, including (but not limited to) explosions, long exposure to UV rays, and different lighting in different environments. The list below explains what tint color works best for what environment: <\/p>\n\n\n\n