{"id":2140,"date":"2024-05-01T19:44:15","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:44:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2140"},"modified":"2024-05-01T19:44:15","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T19:44:15","slug":"bolle-safety-standard-issue-high-speed-eye-protection-for-the-shooting-range","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2140","title":{"rendered":"Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue \u2014 High Speed Eye Protection for the Shooting Range"},"content":{"rendered":"


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By Alan M. Rice<\/a><\/p>\n

S<\/span>everal decades ago when I started shooting, safety glasses were worn some of the time. The ones with clear lenses were usually heavy-duty industrial safety glasses that were large with thick temples that reduced the effectiveness of ear muffs. On humid days, fog on these primitive glasses made it hard to see targets.<\/p>\n

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Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue offers a range of products that can help protect your vision. Shown here is the Gunfire 2.0 kit. Image:\u00a0Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I once drilled some 1\/16 inch holes in a set of tinted safety glasses so airflow would prevent fogging. Well, its 2024 and there are many safety glasses designed for shooting, that rarely, if ever, fog and provide protection against ejected cases and harmful UV rays.<\/p>\n

My Upgrade?<\/h2>\n

Over the past few months, I have been using several models of Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue glasses while shooting, driving and on duty as a police officer. Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue is the division that markets to law enforcement, military, industry and healthcare and was launched in 2021.<\/p>\n

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The author tested the Boll\u00e9 eye protection in a variety of realistic situations typical to many shooters. Image:\u00a0Harrison Rice<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The glasses I\u2019ve been using are designed and intended for use as shooting glasses as well as in hard-use environments. Fortunately, a person does not need to be a Navy SEAL or SWAT operator to use and appreciate these quality lenses.<\/p>\n

Boll\u00e9 glasses, irrespective of style, are available in three lens colors: smoke, for use in bright sunlight; copper, (orange) for use on overcast days or on indoor ranges; and clear, which does not change how things look while still providing eye protection.<\/p>\n

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All Boll\u00e9 styles are made from the same scratch-resistant polycarbonate material and are ANSI Z87.1 and STANAG 4296 certified. So, they will protect against impact \u2014 things like ejected shells, blowing sand or even small pebbles, all of which can harm an eye. These glasses will obviously not protect against gunfire.<\/p>\n

The Source<\/h2>\n

I spoke with Marc Van Buskirk, Boll\u00e9\u2019s Director of Military and Government Sales, to learn as much as I could about the product line. Marc came to Boll\u00e9 when Boll\u00e9 acquired Spy Optics in 2019, where he was employed in a similar role. He has over four decades of experience in the performance eyewear space, and has held senior management positions with various eyewear manufacturers. It was this experience that enabled Marc to lead Boll\u00e9\u2019s marketing push into the military and law enforcement markets. Marc kindly explained the benefits and features of the various Boll\u00e9 glasses.<\/p>\n

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The Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue Gunfire 2.0 frame use interchangeable lenses that allows you to adjust them to your needs. Image:\u00a0Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

All types of shooters, from seasoned competitors to weekend plinkers as well as police officers and military personal, will appreciate the \u201cspecial Platinum anti-fog coating\u201d. Boll\u00e9 has a machine to test lens coatings to make absolutely certain that they will not fog. Cold water is placed in the machine and heated, and then the steam created is blown through the top to test the coating. Marc told me that while the machine is low-tech, it provides important information about how their designs will work in real-world conditions.<\/p>\n

Next Level<\/h2>\n

Over the past few months, I\u2019ve used several different models of Boll\u00e9 glasses on indoor and outdoor ranges. I used a pair on a snowy day, and I used different glasses on a few rainy days. I used the copper and clear on indoor ranges and on an outdoor range on a foggy day. The subtle copper (orange) color makes things a little brighter and easier to see in dim lighting \u2014 something especially helpful on overcast days.<\/p>\n

All lens colors provide UV protection. Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue lenses also include Comfort Sense Perception (CSP). The CSP technology is available in many different lens tints and is adaptive to indoor, indoor\/outdoor, and outdoor work environments.<\/p>\n

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Good ballistic glasses will offer wrap-around protection. Brass and debris on the range can kick up from virtually any direction, not just straight back. Image:\u00a0Harrison Rice<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are many styles to fit different head sizes. All have the common features described above. Another important feature of all Boll\u00e9 glasses is how thin the temples are. If a temple is too thick, it makes wearing ear muffs uncomfortable and reduces the effectiveness of ear protection. In other words, shooters should not be forced to choose between good-quality eye protection and good-quality hearing protection. Both are equally important.<\/p>\n

[Ed. note: Good eye protection should be on your list of what to bring to concealed carry class<\/a>.]<\/em><\/p>\n

Anyone who regularly shoots AR-type rifles is likely aware that hot gasses can escape over the charging handle. This is more common when a suppressor is being used. Anything that covers the shooter\u2019s eyes is always preferable to shooting with uncovered eyes, but in an email, Boll\u00e9 said: \u201cAnything related to gasses (especially hot gasses), only completely sealed goggles can protect eyes from it.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Boll\u00e9 X1000 Ballistic Goggles are compatible with corrective lenses. They offer STANAG 2920 ballistic resistance and meet ANSI Z87.1-2010 standards. Image:\u00a0Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

If a shooter regularly shoots AR-type rifles, works on ammunition load development, tests prototypes, or does anything else that involves a higher risk than casual shooting, I would strongly recommend using\u00a0Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue X1000 Ballistic Goggles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I wore a pair of the smoke-colored\u00a0Sentinel glasses<\/strong>\u00a0for most of an eight-hour police patrol shift where I was assigned to traffic enforcement duty. The Boll\u00e9 glasses reduced eye strain from bright sunlight, yet enabled me to read the onboard radar unit and clearly identify license plates. Another benefit is that colors are not distorted \u2014 this is important for patrol officers.<\/p>\n

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Boll\u00e9 offers its own cleaning kits and supplies to keep your eye pro in top condition. For cheap glasses, this might be overkill, but it is a good idea for any quality gear that you invest in. Image:\u00a0Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In my opinion, if the main use of glasses is for shooting, the\u00a0Gunfire Kit 2.0<\/strong>\u00a0is an exceptional value. It includes two sets of interchangeable temples, two microfiber bags, and three lenses, smoke, clear and copper. The set comes packed in a hard case. The cost for all of this is a reasonable $76 MSRP before any discounts or promotions. To be sure, I can easily recommend any of the Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue styles to other shooters because the glasses live up to the manufacturer\u2019s claims and are very affordable.<\/p>\n

Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue also supplies several products to clean lenses such as premoistened lens tissues and a couple of sizes of bottles of lens cleaner spray.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Boll\u00e9, a French company, has been making Personal Protection Equipment since 1880. Besides tactical and shooting markets, Boll\u00e9 also makes ski goggles and helmets. The Armory Life readers may also be interested to learn that in 2019 Boll\u00e9 acquired Serengeti Eyewear, which makes several different styles that are more urbane and might be seen on a high fashion runway \u2014 Serengeti complements the Boll\u00e9 Safety Standard Issue line nicely. Boll\u00e9 also markets performance eyewear and helmets specifically designed for bicycling, as well as everyday, non-use-specific performance sunglasses.<\/p>\n

In short, if you need to protect your eyes or head from impact, glare or harmful UV rays, one of the various divisions of Boll\u00e9 probably makes the right product to protect you.<\/p>\n

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