How damaging is shooting to the ears?
Shotguns can cause permanent hearing damage by producing sounds that are dangerously loud
The sound of a shotgun can reach up to 165 decibels, which is more than double the volume
that's comfortable for most people!
A single blast can cause permanent damage. Read an article about it here
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) says hearing damage
occurs with noises of 85 dB or louder. Higher caliber guns produce a louder sound than their small caliber cousins;
however, any shot fired next to an unprotected ear can be damaging
According to USA Carry, a .32 LONG fires a 152.4 decibel (dB) blast while a .44 S&W Magnum blast registers 164.5 dB.
The sound of a shotgun can reach up to 165 decibels, which is more than double the volume
that's comfortable for most people!
A single blast can cause permanent damage. Read an article about it here
The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) says hearing damage
occurs with noises of 85 dB or louder. Higher caliber guns produce a louder sound than their small caliber cousins;
however, any shot fired next to an unprotected ear can be damaging
According to USA Carry, a .32 LONG fires a 152.4 decibel (dB) blast while a .44 S&W Magnum blast registers 164.5 dB.
How Shotguns cause damage to your hearing
- Rattling the eardrum
The sound of a gunshot creates a concussive energy that rattles the eardrum. - Damaging the inner ear
The sound of a gunshot can damage the tiny bones in the inner ear and the cochlea. - Damaging the hair cells in the inner ear
The sound of a gunshot can detach the fine hairs in the inner ear, which can cause permanent hearing loss
Shooting Moulds
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The DX range come with 25dB SNR (PPE (CAT III) CE2777 (EU)2016/425 | EN352) as standard, and has
additional 44dB blast protection (IPIL Blast Protection @150dB | ANSI S12.42-2010), perfect for our Shooters. They come with digital Audio DSP channels, high definition sound enhancement, power button, patented modular design, Digital Push Button and WaterShield Hydrophobic Nanocoating Not sure which shooting noise protection moulds are best for you? Have a look at the chart |
