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Jul 11, 2023 · OSHA (29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52) recommends adding 5db for the second set of protection, so 33+33 becomes 38, at best. It's also worth noting that OSHA has a formula for "real world use" that indicates an actual protection level of less than half (subtract 7 and divide by 2) so 38 becomes more like 15-16.
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Apr 15, 2011 · Shooting without ear protection. Now we all know that shooting without proper ear protection can and will cause permanent hearing loss. However, when in a SD scenario, I doubt there will be time to throw in your ear plugs. Firing a gun without ear protection could disorient and stun you so follow up shots wouldn't be possible.
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Aug 31, 2011 · A similar question was recently asked at the shotgun forum about hearing protection for Skeet shooting. I responded:I'm in the same boat as the others -- for me, muffs hit the stock with rifles and shotguns. I use my muffs only for handguns. For years I used "Sonic" generic ear plugs, but I'm happier since getting custom molded ones 25 years ago.
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Mar 9, 2013 · We grew up shooting without hearing protection but then, we were dumb kids! I don't use hearing protection (HP) for hunting but for the range or plinking, I don't go without it. In short, if you have some adrenaline going, the gunshot most likely won't bother you during a hunt. However, you do take a risk to your hearing.
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Aug 16, 2011 · What do you use for hearing protection when shooting skeet. Right now I'm using some big Peltor muffs, and they seem to get in the way a bit. I got these muffs for woodworking, when I am dealing with continuous high db noisemakers (large planer, jointer, table saw, dust collector etc), not the bangs of shotguns.
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Jan 26, 2014 · One of the best things hearing protection does for your ear is reduce the impulse noise which is what causes the most amount of hearing damage. It is frequency dependent as well as noise volume dependent which is why you have to include an integration over a frequency range as shown in the NRR formula that integrates from 125 Hz to 8,000 Hz.
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Jul 28, 2023 · Nothing will bring my wrath like seeing my kids or grandkids shooting without eye and ear protection. Even with double ear protection, I recommend no one get near anyone shooting a brake on their rifle. I'm a firm believer in legalizing suppressors for rifles. I think they should be mandatory on organized rifle matches.
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Jan 25, 2012 · As part of my job before retiring I was required to get a complete physical including a comprehensive hearing test each August. I have had about a 10% hearing loss in my left ear for 30 years, most likely from firing guns with no protection. My right ear, the one farthest from muzzle blast as a right handed shooter was perfect. That is the bad ...
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