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Facts on noise levels:
Decibels measure sound pressure and are logarithmic, a 3db increase almost doubles sound pressure, a 6db increase quadruples sound pressure.
Gradual hearing loss may occur after prolonged exposure to 90 decibels or above.
Exposure...
Started by PinnedAndRecessed on
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by 18 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thefiringline):
hearing protection to any young shooters out there to please use the hearing, and eye protection at all times!
As a 51 ....
Protect them.
You only get one set of ears.
That I can't hear the call of the animals.
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A public service announcement style video on the importance of hearing protection and advice and encouragement on "double plugging."
Hearing Protection when Shooting - Use it or Lose It - YouTube Hearing Protection when Shooting - Use it or Lose It - ...
Started by Amsdorf on
, 15 posts
by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at gunandgame):
Wear the hearing protection, or end up going "Eh? What?" more into trouble occasionally....
When I got home I realized that I could barely hear and could not tellOne cannot reinforce this enough.
Wearing hearing protection.
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A public service announcement style video on the importance of hearing protection and advice and encouragement on "double plugging."
Video here. [youtu.be]
Started by Amsdorf on
, 20 posts
by 18 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at thefiringline):
I fired a 1911 with no hearing protection and my ears immediately began screaming not have....
Buzzing in ears that never stops I was around 21 years old .
Wife is always irritated.
Can't hear s**t.
No hearing protection.
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So for the folks that practice-shoot hi-calibers, .40 , .45 , shotguns ETC
what hearing protection do you use ?
Model and brand listing is OK
Ear-muffs + Ear-plugs ?
Ear-plugs only ?
Ear-muffs only ?
Started by triggerman357 on
, 12 posts
by 11 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at blackgunowners):
I don't wear hearing protection while hunting protection....
2: In a self-defense situation Caldwell E-Max
If at first you don't succeed, reload .
For a situation, but it does protect you from hearing damage during practice.
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I am looking for recommendations for good hearing protection. What I use to ward off the noise from a leaf blower is not adequate standing next to .357 shooter at the range - thanks.
Started by Sealevel on
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by 14 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at smith-wessonforum):
I work at an auto a model....
Hearing protection only works if you the way to go.
On, and won't keep lifting them to hear when somebody talks to you.
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Im in the market for the electronic hearing protection since Im pretty sure Im going fawking deaf.
Normally I just wear standard plugs to the range since they give some protection and I can still hear people talking. But unfortunately, theyre not enough...
Started by Drunk tank on
, 17 posts
by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at pirate4x4):
It seems protection for range type....
I will say i like the .50 much better with both on .
With both on i cant hear shit.
Able to hear at the range when youre trying to show someone how to do something and you cant hear muffs.
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Looking into the posibility of getting some custom ear plugs for waterfowl/ upland hunting before my hearing goes bad. Not the amplifyer type. Just ones that I can have a normal conversation while wearing them.
Anyone out there already use some that they...
Started by Jonah's Revenge on
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by 6 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at ifish):
They have a filter that is saposed to allow 19 decibles in, so you can hear normal.
And they work pretty good.
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I am looking for a comfortable pair of ear plugs. Any suggestions I looked at electronic muffs but I think they will get wet like all my gear when I hunt does. Any good suggestions would be appreciated thanks
Started by SmilingDuck on
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by 13 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at duckhuntingchat):
In Cabelas on sale for less:
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Hunting/Hunting-Accessories/Hearing-Protection=%2Fcatalog%2Fbrowse%2Fhunting-hunting-accessories-hearing-protection-enhancement%2F_%2FN-1100132&WTz_l year I went ....
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I want to invest in an electronic headset that will protect my hearing when shooting pistols but will also allow me to hear a normal conversation or maybe even a whisper. I want something to put next to my bed so that in the event I have to use a gun ...
Started by jimmyp on
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by 5 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at 24hourcampfire):
Killer barges in the room.
I'm sorry but this struck me funny! I got a vision of that .
Good question,
I'm always looking for the best protection at the range hearing.
In; not a bedside option.
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When hunting with a large caliber revolver such as a .500, hearing protection recomended. Anyone have experience using electronic muff's while hunting?
Started by mkane on
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by 10 people.
Answer Snippets (Read the full thread at smith-wessonforum):
I wouldn't hear otherwise, since I'm half deaf from many years of shooting without hearing protection I wouldn't hear otherwise, since I'm half deaf from many years of shooting without hearing protection electronic....
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