Newbie shooter with question about saftey glasses and ear protection

KnightRider02 · 07-19-2008, 02:35 PM

Hey Guys,

I'm a newbie shooter just getting into the hobby. I am looking to buy some shooting glasses. Now what is the difference between all the colored lenses? Does it matter what color or brand name I buy?

Also does it matter what type of ear protection I buy?

Paul T · 07-19-2008, 03:17 PM

Yep in my opinion it does..Amber lenses gives you a better contrast.
I have seen some go to dark amber to red but red limmits any thing red in its wave leingth. Some of the Science types know more about that
than I. As for hearing protection an ear valve type pf plug or muff
allows you to hear normal or sort of normal sound but limmits
the the high volume crack of the shot. You may pay anywhere
between 30 and 300 bills for either...

billy · 07-19-2008, 04:35 PM

for hearing protection i wear cheapo plugs AND muffs.
i do a lot of shooting when i go and some of my guns are really loud!

Mike Franklin · 07-19-2008, 05:16 PM

The plugs that are molded to fit the inside of your ear are the best plug you can use. They're pretty cheap too because they last a long time.
Always wear some kinda eye protection, amber seems to give me the best contrast between target and background.

TXplt · 07-19-2008, 05:57 PM

You want some type of polycarbonate (plastic) safety shooting glasses. Color is personal preference only, but they do need to be impact resistant, which is the key. For hearing protection, I use the EAR foam earplugs (roll up like a golf tee and put into the ear). It's also a good idea to use these in conjunction with the over the head hearing muffs -- double hearing protection--this also can diminished perceived blast as you get started and make shooting more enjoyable.

TexasT · 07-19-2008, 10:35 PM

Definitely double up on the ear protection. Something to put in your ear AND muffs. I shoot at a public range and some people's guns are very loud. Doesn't hurt to be extra safe.

texnmidwest · 07-19-2008, 10:50 PM

I could not agree more with double protection of your hearing. I use plugs and muffs. I even hunt with baffled ear plugs in. I have permanent hearing loss because when I was young I thought it was manly to shoot pistols with out hearing protection. That was until I shot a round of PPC in an enclosed space with out hearing protection and was deaf for three days. That woke me up to reality. Now I have a constant ringing in my ears and some people's voices I just can not hear with any background noise at all.

MY point...Don't take chances with your hearing! Protect them ears well!

Diller23 · 07-19-2008, 11:00 PM

I used to shoot without any protection now I wear cheapo ear plugs

GlockMeister · 07-19-2008, 11:14 PM

Here you go. Shooting glasses for under $10 bucks and a pair of Caldwell earmuffs for your hearing protection for under $40 bucks.

Shooting glasses >
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/b...spx?c=75&s=164

Caldwell earmuffs >
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=287046

deadman03 · 07-19-2008, 11:25 PM

i shot a .338 without hearing protection and my ears rang for a couple of hours, and that was outside in the open. after that i got a cheap set of midway ear protectors that are like ear muffs. they work very well but i shoot outside and theres never more than one rifle or pistol shooting at once, and they work great execpt when the butt of the rifle pushes up on them sometimes, but they still dappen the noise even then.

LefthandShooter · 07-20-2008, 05:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by billy

for hearing protection i wear cheapo plugs AND muffs.
i do a lot of shooting when i go and some of my guns are really loud!

I Agree! Use both and make sure the muffs are good!
billy: I see everyone's girl is back as your avitar!

billy · 07-20-2008, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LefthandShooter

I Agree! Use both and make sure the muffs are good!
billy: I see everyone's girl is back as your avatar!

i use winchester muffs.
and yes AMERICAS SWEETHEART is back for a limited engagement!

KnightRider02 · 07-20-2008, 10:21 AM

Thanks Guys,

I went to my local sporting good store today and bought a combo pack remington muffs and clear glasses. Also grabbed a pair of yellow glasses and ear plugs.

Great advice thanks again,

J

lefty o · 07-20-2008, 05:49 PM

the most important thing is that you actually wear them. im another person that suffers from constantly ringing ears.

samuel · 07-20-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TexasT

Definitely double up on the ear protection. Something to put in your ear AND muffs. I shoot at a public range and some people's guns are very loud. Doesn't hurt to be extra safe.

Get on them TT!If they knew what I go through,they would listen to you. sam.

oldjarhead · 07-20-2008, 08:47 PM

Go with the amber lenses. Make and style is your choice. I highly suggest that you take your ear muffs along and try the glasses with the muffs on. The arms of some makes and models hurt abit when used with ear muffs. Get at least 2 different pair.
Listen to these guys...PROTECT YOUR HEARING. A cheap pair of glasses is one thing...a good set of muffs is totally different.

KW Gary M · 07-20-2008, 09:22 PM

For glasses I feel it is 100% personal preference. I like clear myself. I think it gives the most natural view of the target. Ear protection on the other hand, MORE IS BETTER. You will often see people at the ranges with just the drug store ear plugs. That may cover the range minimum but is foolish. Most good ear muffs will say right on them what decibel level they are. Go as high as you can. I also use the ear plugs inside my ear muffs. You only have one set of ears and only one sense of hearing. Protect it.

billy · 07-20-2008, 09:36 PM

i have never heard what most of my guns really sound like.
my hearing protection is always behind the seat in my truck.
it's a good habit to develop.

billy · 07-20-2008, 09:36 PM

i have buddies that arent very fun to talk to because every other word is WHAT?

Jersey Jailer · 07-20-2008, 10:49 PM

I wear custom made plugs, after I lost the hearing in one ear for several days, I went to an audiologist friend who is also a shooter. I asked about muffs over the plugs and said it wasn't needed. An old instructor of mine always said to wear plus and muffs because the bone behind your ear will transmit sound to your inner ear. My audiologist said BS.

I wear corrective lenses and usually get my prescripion in dark yellow for contrast when target shooting. For qualifications I wear my glasses or sunglasses, same as if I was Working or off duty.

07-19-2008, 02:35 PM	#1
KnightRider02 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0)	Newbie shooter with question about saftey glasses and ear protection Hey Guys, I'm a newbie shooter just getting into the hobby. I am looking to buy some shooting glasses. Now what is the difference between all the colored lenses? Does it matter what color or brand name I buy? Also does it matter what type of ear protection I buy?

07-19-2008, 03:17 PM	#2
Paul T Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mounds Ok Posts: 207 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep in my opinion it does..Amber lenses gives you a better contrast. I have seen some go to dark amber to red but red limmits any thing red in its wave leingth. Some of the Science types know more about that than I. As for hearing protection an ear valve type pf plug or muff allows you to hear normal or sort of normal sound but limmits the the high volume crack of the shot. You may pay anywhere between 30 and 300 bills for either... __________________ I have only one thing to say in support of gun controll...SQUEEEEEZZZE !!!!!

07-19-2008, 04:35 PM	#3
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (0)	for hearing protection i wear cheapo plugs AND muffs. i do a lot of shooting when i go and some of my guns are really loud! __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

07-19-2008, 05:16 PM	#4
Mike Franklin Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Poteet, Texas Posts: 1,277 Trader Rating: (0)	The plugs that are molded to fit the inside of your ear are the best plug you can use. They're pretty cheap too because they last a long time. Always wear some kinda eye protection, amber seems to give me the best contrast between target and background. __________________ Aim real good we're nearly out of ammo.

07-19-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
TXplt Lost in the Ozone Again Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 2,244 Trader Rating: (0)	You want some type of polycarbonate (plastic) safety shooting glasses. Color is personal preference only, but they do need to be impact resistant, which is the key. For hearing protection, I use the EAR foam earplugs (roll up like a golf tee and put into the ear). It's also a good idea to use these in conjunction with the over the head hearing muffs -- double hearing protection--this also can diminished perceived blast as you get started and make shooting more enjoyable. __________________ Old fighter pilots never die.....They just wind up in Texas

07-19-2008, 10:35 PM	#6
TexasT I'll Beat You Up! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Everywhere you want to be. Posts: 3,792 Trader Rating: (0)	Definitely double up on the ear protection. Something to put in your ear AND muffs. I shoot at a public range and some people's guns are very loud. Doesn't hurt to be extra safe. __________________ I'm just a little bit caught in the middle. Life is a maze. Love is a riddle.

07-19-2008, 10:50 PM	#7
texnmidwest Senior Bear Fluffer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 2,964 Trader Rating: (0)	I could not agree more with double protection of your hearing. I use plugs and muffs. I even hunt with baffled ear plugs in. I have permanent hearing loss because when I was young I thought it was manly to shoot pistols with out hearing protection. That was until I shot a round of PPC in an enclosed space with out hearing protection and was deaf for three days. That woke me up to reality. Now I have a constant ringing in my ears and some people's voices I just can not hear with any background noise at all. MY point...Don't take chances with your hearing! Protect them ears well! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

07-19-2008, 11:00 PM	#8
Diller23 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 28 Trader Rating: (0)	I used to shoot without any protection now I wear cheapo ear plugs

07-19-2008, 11:14 PM	#9
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 4,881 Trader Rating: (0)	Here you go. Shooting glasses for under $10 bucks and a pair of Caldwell earmuffs for your hearing protection for under $40 bucks. Shooting glasses > http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/b...spx?c=75&s=164 Caldwell earmuffs > http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/cb.aspx?a=287046 __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

07-19-2008, 11:25 PM	#10
deadman03 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: nc Posts: 189 Trader Rating: (0)	i shot a .338 without hearing protection and my ears rang for a couple of hours, and that was outside in the open. after that i got a cheap set of midway ear protectors that are like ear muffs. they work very well but i shoot outside and theres never more than one rifle or pistol shooting at once, and they work great execpt when the butt of the rifle pushes up on them sometimes, but they still dappen the noise even then.

07-20-2008, 10:21 AM	#13
KnightRider02 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks Guys, I went to my local sporting good store today and bought a combo pack remington muffs and clear glasses. Also grabbed a pair of yellow glasses and ear plugs. Great advice thanks again, J

07-20-2008, 05:49 PM	#14
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,672 Trader Rating: (0)	the most important thing is that you actually wear them. im another person that suffers from constantly ringing ears.

07-20-2008, 08:47 PM	#16
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pottersville, MO Posts: 661 Trader Rating: (0)	Go with the amber lenses. Make and style is your choice. I highly suggest that you take your ear muffs along and try the glasses with the muffs on. The arms of some makes and models hurt abit when used with ear muffs. Get at least 2 different pair. Listen to these guys...PROTECT YOUR HEARING. A cheap pair of glasses is one thing...a good set of muffs is totally different.

07-20-2008, 09:22 PM	#17
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 975 Trader Rating: (0)	For glasses I feel it is 100% personal preference. I like clear myself. I think it gives the most natural view of the target. Ear protection on the other hand, MORE IS BETTER. You will often see people at the ranges with just the drug store ear plugs. That may cover the range minimum but is foolish. Most good ear muffs will say right on them what decibel level they are. Go as high as you can. I also use the ear plugs inside my ear muffs. You only have one set of ears and only one sense of hearing. Protect it. __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

07-20-2008, 09:36 PM	#18
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,692 Trader Rating: (0)	i have never heard what most of my guns really sound like. my hearing protection is always behind the seat in my truck. it's a good habit to develop. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

07-20-2008, 10:49 PM	#20
Jersey Jailer Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: SOUTH Jersey Posts: 444 Trader Rating: (0)	I wear custom made plugs, after I lost the hearing in one ear for several days, I went to an audiologist friend who is also a shooter. I asked about muffs over the plugs and said it wasn't needed. An old instructor of mine always said to wear plus and muffs because the bone behind your ear will transmit sound to your inner ear. My audiologist said BS. I wear corrective lenses and usually get my prescripion in dark yellow for contrast when target shooting. For qualifications I wear my glasses or sunglasses, same as if I was Working or off duty. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Austrailian Shepherds are like potato chips... You can't have just one