Eye Protection for the Range: Everything You Need to Know About Shooting Glasses

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Eye Protection for the Range: Everything You Need to Know About Shooting Glasses

A study analyzing trauma data found 8,715 cases of ocular trauma from firearm activities between 2008 and 2014. That works out to roughly four people per day losing or damaging their vision over a six-year span.

Your eyes are still medically irreplaceable. That is why eye protection is one of the most important pieces of range gear you can own.

We have all seen it at the range. A guy walks up to the line, drops his gear, runs a full mag, and the entire time his eye protection is sitting on top of his hat like a fashion accessory. Maybe you have even been that guy. No judgment.

But here is the reality: one catastrophic second is all it takes. A ricochet, a hot piece of brass, a powder burn, or a serious malfunction can damage your eyesight before you even register what happened.

The risk is real, and the fix costs less than a box of ammo. Let’s break down everything you need to know about shooting eye protection, including impact ratings, lens tints, prescription options, and long-term care.

In This Guide:

Why Eye Protection at the Range Is Non-Negotiable

Shooter wearing protective glasses at the range

The range is not hazardous in the way most people think about it. It is not only the firearm in your hands that can threaten your eyes. It is everything happening around it.

Fragmentation catches a lot of shooters off guard. When a bullet contacts a steel plate at a slightly off angle, the round can fragment and spall. It does not just stop. Shards of copper jacket and lead can spray outward at high speeds, and they do not always travel in predictable directions.

Concrete backstops can behave the same way. Your target does not even need to be the source. The person shooting next to you can send debris into your lane without either of you doing anything wrong.

Hot brass and gas are more common than fragmentation, but they are also commonly ignored. An ejected case from a neighboring shooter’s semi-auto can hit you in the face with enough heat to cause an immediate reaction or burn. Gas blowback from a malfunction can do the same thing even faster.

Then there are the malfunctions themselves. A squib followed by a second round, a case head separation, or a catastrophic malfunction can send metal in several directions, including back toward your face. These events are rare, but when they happen, the injuries can be life changing.

This is why your range safety officer carries extra safety glasses. It is not just a formality. It is because they have either seen what can happen or know someone who has.

Understanding Eye Protection Impact Ratings

Impact ratings are what separate real eye protection from glasses that only look the part. Here is what the markings mean and why they matter.

ANSI Z87.1: The Baseline Standard

ANSI Z87.1 is the minimum standard for occupational eye protection. At a minimum, this is the rating you should look for at the range.

The basic ANSI test includes a low-energy impact test. Most ranges will accept this rating, but it is the floor, not the ceiling.

ANSI Z87+: High-Impact Protection

For shooting, look for the Z87+ mark. The plus sign means the eyewear passed a high-impact test. This is what most ranges want to see for live-fire use.

The Z87 or Z87+ rating should be marked directly on the lens or frame. It should not just be on a sticker. If you cannot find the marking, borrow a pair from the range safety officer until you can verify what you have.

MIL-PRF-31013: Ballistic-Rated Military-Grade Protection

For shooters who want a higher level of protection, MIL-PRF-31013 is a military ballistic eyewear standard. This type of eyewear is designed for more serious fragment protection and usually uses thicker polycarbonate lenses with more complete coverage.

Key markings and specs to look for may include:

  • MIL-PRF-31013 markings on the frame or lens
  • V50 ratings, which relate to fragment penetration velocity
  • V0 limits, which indicate no penetration at tested speeds

EN 166: European Ballistic Standard

EN 166 is the European standard for eye protection. An “F” marking indicates resistance to higher-energy fragments, though it is not the same as MIL-PRF-31013. If you are buying eyewear from an international brand, this is a standard you may see.

Types of Shooting Eye Protection

Basic Safety Glasses

Basic clear safety glasses for shooting

Basic safety glasses are the workhorses of the range. They are usually made from polycarbonate, they are affordable, and they are what most beginners reach for first.

They are also ideal as backups and loaners. Someone will always forget a pair, and there is a good chance that person will “accidentally” take yours home if you only brought one set.

Look for the Z87+ rating, grab a multi-pack, and toss a few extras in your range bag. Basic safety glasses are easy to find, and they are usually very affordable.

If you are getting started or need extra pairs for your range kit, browse AT3’s eye protection selection.

Wrap-Around Shooting Glasses

Wrap-around ballistic shooting glasses

This is where form meets function. Over the past decade, brands like Oakley, Wiley X, ESS, Gatorz, STNGR, and others have made everyday-style sunglasses that also carry real safety ratings.

You get the same kind of protection you need at the range, but with better comfort, better coverage, and a less “hardware store safety glasses” look.

Wrap-around shooting glasses usually offer better side protection. They also tend to stay in place better when you are moving, sweating, or shooting outdoors.

Many better shooting glasses also include useful features like anti-fog coatings, interchangeable lenses, and everyday wearability. That last part matters. If your range glasses are comfortable enough to wear all day, you are more likely to actually keep them on.

AT3 carries options like the STNGR Ridge Ballistic Glasses and STNGR Hi-Speed Ballistic Sunglasses. You can also check out the shooting glasses we carry to find the right fit for your setup.

Shooting Glasses Lens Tints Explained

Different shooting glasses lens tint options

Lens tint is misunderstood in the shooting world. A tint does not make you a better shooter. It simply helps reduce the visual strain between your eyes and the lighting conditions you are shooting in.

The wrong tint in the wrong environment can make things worse. Every shooter’s eyes are different, so treat the guide below as a starting point, not a rulebook.

Clear Lenses: Light Transmission 85–90%

Clear lenses are the default choice for indoor ranges and low-light shooting. They do not change what you see. There is no color shift, no contrast trick, and no extra darkening in a shooting bay that is already dim.

Clear lenses are also the most important backup tint to keep in your bag. Conditions change, and a spare pair of clear lenses can save a range day.

Yellow or Amber Lenses: Light Transmission Around 80%

Yellow and amber lenses filter out blue light, which can sharpen contrast between targets and backgrounds in flat, overcast, or low-light conditions.

They can make greens and browns pop and help target edges stand out. That is why many hunters and competition shooters like them for early morning, evening, or cloudy conditions.

The downside is bright sunlight. Yellow lenses can feel harsh and tiring on a clear summer afternoon, especially at a reflective outdoor range.

Rose or Vermillion Lenses: Light Transmission 20–40%

Rose lenses are a love-it-or-hate-it option. They can improve depth perception and target contrast in variable light. That makes them popular with some clay shooters and 3-gun shooters who track fast-moving targets against changing backgrounds.

Some shooters pick up orange clays faster with rose lenses. Other shooters feel like the tint throws off their sight picture. This is one tint you should try before you buy if possible.

Gray, Smoke, or Dark Lenses: Light Transmission 15–25%

Gray and smoke lenses are the workhorses for bright outdoor shooting. Think of them like regular sunglasses. They cut light without changing colors too much.

They are a strong option for sunny outdoor ranges, snow, or any place where glare and brightness are the main problem.

Interchangeable Lenses

If you shoot in different conditions, interchangeable lenses are worth considering. They let you swap tints based on light, weather, and the type of shooting you are doing.

That is where interchangeable lens systems like the Magpul Helix can be useful. You can keep one frame and change lenses as needed.

Polarized Lenses: Know the Trade-Offs

Shooter checking polarized shooting glasses with a red dot sight

Polarized lenses block certain light waves that create glare from flat reflective surfaces. In the right environment, that is helpful. Lakeside ranges, wet steel, snow, and bright outdoor shooting are all places where polarized glass can make sense.

The problem is optics compatibility. Some red dot sights, holographic sights, and even some scopes can look dim or black out when viewed through polarized lenses.

LCD shot timers, range electronics, and phone screens can have the same issue.

Run polarized lenses with your actual setup before you trust them on the line. If you are not sure, keep a non-polarized clear pair in your bag.

Eye Protection for Prescription Lens Wearers

If you wear corrective lenses, the range creates a problem that non-prescription shooters do not have to think about.

Your regular glasses are not usually rated for impact. Most ranges will not accept them as eye protection. Wearing safety glasses over your frames can also be uncomfortable, especially if your frames are wide or do not fit well under fit-over glasses.

You have three real options.

Clip-On Polycarbonate Inserts

Clip-on polycarbonate lenses are the budget option. They attach to your existing frames and add a layer of impact protection.

They are affordable and can work in a pinch. The limitation is coverage. Your prescription frames were not designed for side protection, so clip-ons do not give the same wraparound shield as purpose-built shooting glasses.

For casual range use or as a backup, they can work. As a primary solution for regular shooters, they are a compromise.

Over-Glasses or Fit-Overs

Fit-over safety glasses are ANSI-rated glasses designed to go over your prescription frames.

The coverage is better than clip-ons because you get a full shell over your normal glasses. The downside is bulk. They can feel heavy, sit awkwardly, and interfere with the seal on your hearing protection.

If you only shoot a few times a year, fit-overs can be a reasonable low-cost answer. If you shoot often, the comfort issues may get old fast.

Prescription Shooting Glasses

Dedicated prescription shooting glasses are the best long-term answer for regular shooters.

Brands like Oakley, Wiley X, and Gatorz offer options where your prescription is built into rated lenses and frames designed for range use. You get protection, coverage, and eyewear that actually fits correctly.

If your preferred frame does not offer a direct prescription option, lens replacement services may be able to install ANSI-compliant prescription lenses into frames you already own.

How to Clean and Maintain Your Shooting Glasses

Cleaning shooting glasses with a microfiber cloth

A compromised pair of shooting glasses is not just annoying. It can give you false confidence.

A lens full of micro-cracks, pitting, or deep scratches may look fine until it needs to stop an impact. Proper care helps your rated protection actually perform when you need it.

Cleaning

The enemies of quality lens coatings are alcohol, abrasion, and heat. Many household glass cleaners contain alcohol or ammonia, which can break down anti-fog and anti-scratch coatings over time.

Use a lens-safe cleaner instead. A non-alcohol formula made for coated optics is a better choice.

The technique matters too. Mist the lens lightly, then wipe in slow circles from the center outward. Do not drag debris side to side across the lens. That can create micro-scratches.

Buff dry with a clean microfiber cloth when you are done.

Storage

Most lens damage does not happen while shooting. It happens in your range bag, your truck, or your cup holder.

Glasses left loose in a range bag can rub against magazines, tools, ammo boxes, and other hard gear. That damage adds up quickly.

Use the case your glasses came with. If you lost it, get a hard shell case. A microfiber bag inside a case is even better.

And yes, the top of your head is not a proper storage location either.

Inspection

Your ANSI rating only applies to an intact lens. A cracked or pitted lens that still looks wearable may be one of the most dangerous pieces of gear in your bag because it gives you confidence it may not deserve.

After every range session, inspect your lenses. Hold them up to a strong light source and tilt them at different angles. Hairline cracks and spiderweb patterns may not show straight-on, but they can catch light at an angle.

For pitting, gently run your fingernail across the lens surface. If it snags or catches, the lens has surface damage. Pitting creates weak points that can reduce impact resistance.

When to Replace Shooting Glasses

Replace your shooting glasses every one to two years with regular use. Replace them immediately after any impact that visibly stresses the lens, regardless of age.

You should also replace them immediately if you find cracks, pitting, deep scratches, or anything beyond light surface wear.

One more thing: reading glasses do not count as range eye protection. If you are using readers at the range and telling yourself they are good enough, they are not. Grab a pair of Z87+ safety glasses and wear them.

Quick Tips for Shooting Eye Protection

Range bag with spare shooting glasses and microfiber cloth

Pack extras like ammo. Keep 2–3 pairs in your range bag and stash a microfiber cloth with them. Someone will always forget theirs, and if your main pair fogs up or gets dirty, you want a backup ready to go.

Budget does not mean bogus. A basic Z87+ pair can stop range debris. Premium eyewear usually earns its price through comfort, anti-fog performance, optical clarity, and durability, not because cheap Z87+ glasses are useless.

Verify the etching, not the sticker. Real safety certification should be marked on the lens or frame. A sticker is not enough.

Test polarized lenses with your actual optics. Do not find out your dot goes dark during a drill, class, or match. Test at home first and keep a non-polarized backup pair in the bag.

FAQ: Shooting Glasses and Eye Protection

What ANSI rating do I need for shooting glasses?

At minimum, look for ANSI Z87+. The plus sign means the lens passed the high-impact test that most ranges require. Basic Z87 without the plus only passes a lower-energy test and is not the best choice for live-fire environments. Look for the rating marked directly on the lens or frame, not just printed on a sticker.

Can I wear regular sunglasses at a shooting range?

No. Standard sunglasses, even expensive ones, are not the same as shooting glasses. They are not built for high-impact protection and may not carry an ANSI Z87+ rating. Regular sunglass lenses can shatter on impact and become a hazard themselves. If you want eyewear that works as both sunglasses and range glasses, choose glasses that are properly impact rated.

Do my prescription glasses count as eye protection at the range?

Almost certainly not. Standard prescription frames and lenses are not usually tested or rated for impact protection. Better options include fit-over safety glasses, prescription inserts inside ANSI-rated frames, or dedicated prescription shooting glasses with impact-rated lenses.

Are polarized shooting glasses good for range use?

It depends on your setup. Polarized lenses can be great outdoors when glare is a problem, especially around water, wet steel, or bright reflective surfaces. The downside is that polarization can interfere with optics. Red dots, holographic sights, some scopes, LCD timers, and phone screens can dim or black out. Test polarized glasses with your actual gear before relying on them.

What lens color is best for shooting glasses?

There is no single best lens color. Clear lenses are best for indoor ranges and low light. Yellow or amber lenses can boost contrast in cloudy or dim conditions. Gray or smoke lenses are best for bright outdoor light. Rose or vermillion lenses are popular with some clay and competition shooters. Lens tint is personal, so try different options if possible.

How often should I replace my shooting glasses?

Replace your lenses every one to two years with regular use, or immediately after any impact that visibly stresses the lens. You should also replace them if you find cracks, spiderweb patterns, deep scratches, or pitting. The safety rating only applies when the lens is undamaged.

Do I need eye protection at an indoor shooting range?

Yes. Indoor ranges still have ricochets, hot brass, gas, airborne debris, and lead particulate. Clear lenses are usually the best choice indoors because they do not darken your view or change color perception in lower-light bays.

What is the difference between ANSI Z87+ and ballistic-rated eyewear?

ANSI Z87+ is the common civilian high-impact standard and is what most ranges require. Ballistic-rated eyewear, such as eyewear meeting MIL-PRF-31013, is tested to a higher standard for fragment protection. For most civilian range use, Z87+ is appropriate. Ballistic-rated eyewear is worth considering for military, law enforcement, competition, or higher-risk use.

Final Thoughts

Shooting glasses are one of the easiest safety upgrades you can make. They are affordable, simple to pack, and can prevent injuries that are impossible to undo.

Choose eyewear that fits well, carries the right safety rating, works in your lighting conditions, and does not interfere with your optics. Keep backups in your range bag and replace damaged lenses right away.

Ready to upgrade your range safety kit? Shop all eye and ear protection at AT3 Tactical.

Want to cover the rest of your range safety setup? Read our complete guide to hearing protection for shooters.

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You and AT3 agree that any dispute arising out of or related to this Agreement or your use of the Website, including, but not limited to, your purchase or use of products from or through the Website, will be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Specifically, the validity, interpretation, and performance of this Agreement will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on the International Sale of Goods. Except for claims for injunctive relief by either party, you and AT3 agree that any dispute or controversy arising out of, in relation to, or in connection with this Agreement or your use of the Website including, without limitation, any and all disputes, claims (whether in tort, contract, statutory, or otherwise) or disagreements concerning the existence, breach, interpretation, application or termination of this Agreement, will be resolved by final and binding arbitration pursuant to the Federal Arbitration Act in Hanover, Minnesota or, at the option of the party seeking relief, by telephone, online, or via written submissions alone, and be administered by the American Arbitration Association (“AAA”) under the then in force Commercial Arbitration Rules by one arbitrator appointed in accordance with such rules. Such arbitration will be independent and impartial. If the parties fail to agree on the arbitrator within twenty (20) calendar days after the initiation of the arbitration hereunder, AAA will appoint the arbitrator.

This arbitration will be conducted in the English language. The decision of the arbitrator will be final and binding on the parties and judgment on any award(s) rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court having jurisdiction thereof. Nothing in this section will prevent either party from seeking immediate injunctive relief from any court of competent jurisdiction, and any such request shall not be deemed incompatible with the agreement to arbitrate or a waiver of the right to arbitrate. The parties undertake to keep confidential all awards in their arbitration, together with all confidential information, all materials in the proceedings created for the purpose of the arbitration and all other documents produced by the other party in the proceedings and not otherwise in the public domain, save and to the extent that disclosure may be required of a party by legal duty, to protect or pursue a legal right or to enforce or challenge an award in legal proceedings before a court or other judicial authority. The arbitrator shall award all fees and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees, to the prevailing party. Any judgment rendered by the arbitrator may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
ANY DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS AGREEMENT OR THE PURCHASE OR USE OF PRODUCTS FROM OR THROUGH THE WEBSITE, WHETHER IN ARBITRATION OR OTHERWISE, SHALL BE CONDUCTED ONLY ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS AND NOT IN A CLASS, CONSOLIDATED OR REPRESENTATIVE ACTION, AND YOU AND AT3 EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT CLASS ACTION AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTION PROCEDURES SHALL NOT BE ASSERTED IN NOR APPLY TO ANY ARBITRATION PURSUANT TO THESE TERMS.
Any claims must be brought within one year of each applicable invoice or will otherwise be barred.
m. Force Majeure

AT3 will not be responsible for any delay or failure in performance of the Website or its associated products arising out of any cause beyond AT3’s control, such as acts of God, war, riots, fire, terrorist attacks, pandemics, power outages, severe weather, or other accidents.

n. Survivability

The representations, warranties, duties, and covenants made by you under this Agreement will survive the termination of this Agreement, your Account, or the Website, including, but not limited to, your duty to indemnify and defend AT3.

o. Interpretation

This Agreement will be deemed to have been drafted by both parties, and the terms and conditions of this Agreement will not be interpreted against its drafter.

p. Assignment

You are expressly prohibited from assigning your rights and duties under this Agreement. AT3 reserves the right to assign its rights and duties under this Agreement, including in a sale of AT3 or its Website.

q. Waiver and Integration

No term or condition of this Agreement or breach of this Agreement will be deemed to have been waived or consented to unless said waiver is writing and signed by the party to be charged. This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all previous agreements or representations between the parties.

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AT3 Tactical, LLC Privacy Policy

AT3 Tactical Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 29, 2025

AT3 Tactical, LLC (“AT3”) values the privacy of its users and believes that you should know what kind of data we collect from you, how we use it, and how you can have control over, and stop the collection of it. We make every attempt to be transparent in our data collection efforts and to provide you with information that you need to make decisions about our collection of data from you.

When you use the AT3 Website, even if you are just browsing, we may collect some basic data from you such as the type of device that you are using, your geographical location, and your IP address. If you choose to complete a purchase through the Website, you share additional data with us, which is outlined below. We also provide you with the ability to limit the data that we collect from you and how we use it. We also may use your interactions with the AT3 Website to show you more relevant content.
If you have any questions about our privacy policy, how we collect data from you, how we use your data, or how you can control your privacy settings, you can contact us at any time at support@at3tactical.com.

Data You Share with Us
We may collect data from you when you voluntarily share it with us. This may include the following data:
Transaction Data. When you purchase a product through the Website, you provide us information needed to complete your purchase, such as your name, phone number, address, billing address, email address, city, state, zip code, and any notes you provide to AT3. This data is used to help us contact you, complete your purchase, and ship products to you that you have purchased through the website.
Public Data. Some of the activity on the Website is public. We may use this public data to provide you with the services requested, to provide you with more relevant content, to tailor content to your preferences, to keep records of communications between us and you, and to defend against legal claims.
Private Communication Data. We may use your contact data, such as any data that you voluntarily provide to us like your phone number, address, and email address, to authenticate your purchase, to communicate with you, to respond to communications sent to you by us, to keep records of our communication, to fulfill your orders, or to pursue or defend against legal claims. We may store and process your private communications with us and data related to them to scan for malicious content, to review content for violations of our terms of use agreement, or to respond to legal process or law enforcement inquiries.

Additional Data We Receive From You
We may also collect data from you automatically when you use the Website. This may include the following data:
Location Data. We may collect data about your location by collecting and processing your IP address and device settings. We may use this data to tailor our offerings to your geographic location, respond to law enforcement requests, or to provide you with content that is relevant to your geographic location.
Technical Data. We may collect technical data about your use of the Website, such as your IP address, your device IDs, your phone number, pages visited, referring web page, your mobile phone model, mobile carrier, search terms, cookie data, your operating system, your geolocation, and your time zone. We may use this data to analyze your use of the Website, to administer and secure our services, to determine how we should allocate resources to our Website, and to understand the technical load on our servers.
Marketing Data. We may collect your IP address, your device IDs, your geographical location, your phone numbers, pages visited, referring web page, mobile phone model, search terms, cookie data, Google Advertising IDs, and Apple Advertising IDs to provide advertisements to you through third-party ad networks. We may use your data to provide advertisements to you, to provide remarketing advertisements to you after you previously visited the Website, to determine the relevance of advertisements, to measure the effectiveness of advertisements, and to help make those advertisements more relevant to your preferences.

Use of Cookies
We may also collect data from you through the use of cookies and other technologies. This helps us understand how you use the Website and to understand any patterns that may be associated with your use of our services. This aids us in developing or improving our services in response to your needs or wants.
We may use session or persistent cookies. Session cookies are only stored on your computer or mobile device during your use of the Website and are automatically deleted when you close your web browser. Persistent cookies are stored as a file on your computer or mobile device that remain on your computer or mobile device even after you close your web browser. Persistent cookies can be read by the website that created the cookie when you revisit it again. We may use persistent cookies when we utilize Google Analytics or other analytics providers, which are intended to track the origin and behavior of traffic to the Website. We may also, from time to time, receive data from third parties including analytics providers or advertising networks such as Google, Facebook, or Apple.

Marketing Communications
We may send you marketing communications if you have asked us for information concerning our services or if you have agreed to, and have not opted out from receiving marketing communications from us.

You may ask us to stop sending you marketing messages at any time by following the opt-out link in any marketing message sent to you. Opting out of AT3 marketing will not automatically opt you out of marketing from Giveaway Partners. Please follow the Partner’s instructions to manage those communications.

Giveaways & Co-Sponsored Promotions

When you enter an AT3 giveaway, sweepstakes, or similar promotion (each, a “Giveaway”), we collect the information you submit on the entry form (for example, name, email address, phone number, mailing address, and any other fields shown). By entering a Giveaway, you acknowledge and agree that:

AT3 may share your entry information with the current and future sponsors, co-presenters, and promotional partners of that Giveaway (collectively, “Giveaway Partners”). The list of Giveaway Partners may change from time to time without notice, and AT3 is not required to update this Privacy Policy when partners change.

Giveaway Partners may use your information for their own marketing and administrative purposes (for example, to contact you by email, SMS/MMS, telephone, or mail), and their processing of your information is governed by their own privacy policies.

You may opt out of AT3 marketing at any time using the instructions in our messages or below. To stop marketing from a specific Giveaway Partner, follow that Partner’s instructions (opting out from AT3 will not automatically opt you out from Partners, and vice-versa).

AT3 may transfer your Giveaway information to Giveaway Partners and service providers (including across state lines) for the purposes described above. Processing occurs in the United States and is subject to U.S. law.

If you provide a mobile number, you consent to receive marketing texts related to the Giveaway from AT3 and, where indicated on the entry form, from Giveaway Partners. Message/data rates may apply. Consent is not a condition of purchase. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP (see “10DLC Compliance and Privacy” below).

Disclosure of Personal Data
We only share your personal data in limited circumstances.
We may share or disclose your personal data with your consent or at your direction.
We may also share your data with certain third parties to aid us in operating the Website. For example, we may share your personal data with third parties, such as analytics providers, to utilize their software tools and measure the effectiveness of our Website or advertisements. We may also share personal data, such as device IDs, with third party advertisers to help them determine whether they should serve an ad to you. The data that we share with these third parties does not include your email address, name, phone number, or username, but it may include your geographical location.

We may also share your personal data with our accountants, auditors, insurers, or attorneys where doing so is necessary to protect the interests of AT3 or to comply with any law or regulation.

We may also share your personal data with government or law enforcement agencies when we are required to report our data processing activities, upon receipt of an exigent circumstances request, upon receipt of a duly authorized subpoena or court order, to comply with any law or legal process, to comply with government or regulatory requests, or where doing so is necessary to protect our users, our employees, our contractors, third parties, or property.

In connection with orders shipping to California, AT3 Tactical may use service providers to collect and process additional personal data as required to comply with applicable California law, including California Assembly Bill 1263 (“AB 1263”). For such orders, AT3 requires identity and age verification prior to shipment. Personal data collected for this purpose may include verification of name, age, and residential address derived from government-issued identification. This information is used solely to satisfy legal compliance obligations and to complete the applicable transaction.

Finally, we may share your personal data to a third party if we sell, transfer, or merge any part of our business or assets. In the event that we share your personal data in the sale, transfer, or merger of any part of our business or assets, this Privacy Policy will continue to apply to your personal data when transferred to the new entity.

We share Giveaway entry information with Giveaway Partners for their own marketing and administrative purposes, as described in Giveaways & Co-Sponsored Promotions.

Management, Protection, and Retention of Your Personal Data
To stop our collection and use of your data, you need only cease using Website and clear your web browser’s cookies and cache.

We put data security measures into place to protect your personal data. We allow access to your personal data only by employees and service providers who have a need to know or access your personal data on our instructions. We will notify you and any regulatory body of any breach of your personal data or our security measures if and when we are legally required to do so.

For California orders subject to AB 1263, AT3 implements additional safeguards related to identity and age verification. We collect and retain only the minimum amount of personal data required by law to verify eligibility, fulfill the order, and demonstrate compliance.

AT3 does not store copies or images of government-issued identification documents. Identification materials are analyzed for verification purposes only, and any retained data is limited to non-image data elements necessary to complete the transaction and comply with applicable legal requirements. This information is not used for marketing, advertising, or profiling purposes.

Personal data collected for AB 1263 compliance is retained only for as long as reasonably necessary to fulfill legal, regulatory, and operational obligations, after which it is securely deleted or anonymized in accordance with our data retention policies.

We will only retain your personal data for so long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it is collected under this Privacy Policy or for the purposes of satisfying any legal, accounting, or reporting requirements.

Third Party Links
Our services may include links to third party websites and applications. By clicking on third party links, you may allow third parties to collect or share data about you. We do not control these third-party links and you are advised their respective privacy policies.

Responding to Do Not Track Signals
You can generally opt-out of receiving personalized ads from third party advertisers and ad networks, such as Google and Facebook, who are members of the Network Advertising Initiative (NAI) or who follow the Digital Advertising Alliance’s Self-Regulatory Principles for Online Behavioral Advertising by visiting the opt-out pages on the NAI website and DAA website. Our websites are not currently set up to respond to browser do-not-track signals, but you can configure your browser settings to reject all cookies or prompt you before a cookie is set.

California Privacy Rights
California residents have a right to request that we disclose what personal information we collect from you and whether, and how, we disclose or sell that personal information. California residents may also request that we delete any personal information collected or maintained by us from you.

AT3 collects personal and personally identifiable information from you when you visit the Website. AT3 may provide this personal and personally identifiable information to third parties to deliver ads tailored to your interests.

California residents may also have the right to opt out of the sale of their personal information by clicking a link or icon associated with an advertisement. Specifically, this link or icon may state “Do Not Sell My Personal Information” or “Do Not Sell My Info.” By selecting this link or icon, you “Opt Out,” which means that you have opted out of the sale of your personal information as set forth in the California Consumer Privacy Act. However, even though you may have opted out, you may still see interest-based advertisements. To learn more about interest-based advertising across websites and additional opt-out choices, you can visit http://optout.aboutads.info. If you opt-out of the sale of your personal information but do not opt out of interest-based advertising more generally, you may still receive ads tailored to your interests based on personal information that was not sold by us, personal information that was sold to downstream participants at least 90 days before you opted out, or personal information that was sold by other sources from which you have not opted out.

To submit a request for a list of the categories of personal information collected from you or to request that AT3 delete your personal information, please email us at support@at3tactical.com, or send a letter to our US-based legal counsel at the following address:
AT3 Tactical, LLC Privacy Request
c/o Revision Legal, PLLC
444 Cass St., Suite D
Traverse City, MI 49684
United States of America

To verify your request, we may request certain information from you to confirm that you are an AT3 user, such as your phone number, username, email address, city, state, or geographic location. You may also designate an authorized agent to make a request to AT3 to disclose or delete your personal information. To do so, you must provide AT3 with proof that the individual or business has been appointed as your agent, such by providing a a signed power of attorney form, and provide accurate responses to any information requested by AT3 that may be necessary to confirm that you are an AT3 user, such as your phone number, username, email address, city, state, or geographic location. California residents have a right not to receive discriminatory treatment by AT3 for their exercise of these rights conferred under California law.

10DLC Compliance and Privacy

  1. Collection of Personal Information
  1. Use of Personal Information
  1. Privacy and 10DLC
    As a 10DLC service provider, we adhere to the following principles:
  1. Opting Out
  1. Disclosure of Personal Information

Notification of Changes
Whenever we change our Privacy Policy, we will post those changes to this Privacy Policy and other places that we deem appropriate. Your use of the Website following these changes indicates your consent to the practices described in the revised Privacy Policy.

Contact Information
If you have any questions or suggestions regarding our Privacy Policy, or if your personal information is not accurate or complete, please contact our Data Protection Officer at:
Zachary Plansky, support@at3tactical.com

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