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**4V50 Gary** · October 18, 2000, 06:30 PM

Here's the claim from their flyer:

- Uvex Genesis meets military Vo ballistics testing (MIL-STD-622). This test subjects the Uvex Genesis to a direct impact with a .177 claiber cylindrical projectile traveling at a velocity of 650 feet per second. Real eye protection for law enforcement needs.

I think the distinction must be drawn between wearing said Uvex Genesis and being shot in the eye while wearing Uvex Genesis. The latter is something I would definitely not recommend.

Personally, I wouldn't want to be the test bed for any manufacturer's claim. Losing the Mark I eyeball, either (L) or (R), would be devasting and I don't think I can get use to being called either "Captain Kidd" or "Blackbeard". Besides, I prefer to use my rum for cakes.

Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!

October 18, 2000, 06:30 PM	#7
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,841	Here's the claim from their flyer: - Uvex Genesis meets military Vo ballistics testing (MIL-STD-622). This test subjects the Uvex Genesis to a direct impact with a .177 claiber cylindrical projectile traveling at a velocity of 650 feet per second. Real eye protection for law enforcement needs. I think the distinction must be drawn between wearing said Uvex Genesis and being shot in the eye while wearing Uvex Genesis. The latter is something I would definitely not recommend. Personally, I wouldn't want to be the test bed for any manufacturer's claim. Losing the Mark I eyeball, either (L) or (R), would be devasting and I don't think I can get use to being called either "Captain Kidd" or "Blackbeard". Besides, I prefer to use my rum for cakes. Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum!