No one will argue that a gunshot is a loud sound but have you ever wondered what damage that sound may be causing? Depending on the firearm, gunshots can range between 140-190dB. If you’re not familiar with dB levels, normal conversation is around 50dB, a vacuum cleaner /hair dryer average about 70dB while a lawn mower is 90dB. A single gunshot is louder than a rock concert (120dB) and a jackhammer (130dB). It actually ranks up there with a jet plane takeoff! Sounds THAT loud can cause instantaneous permanent damage to your hearing.
People are good at wearing hearing protection at firing ranges because there is a steady exposure to gunshots but people don’t think about a single shot damaging their hearing. Hearing protection is a good idea whenever you are exposed to loud sounds.
Thankfully, multiple hearing protection options have been specifically designed for hunters. There are digital protection options that will enhance the sounds of nature while providing protection when it is most needed as well as custom mold options.
Digital Hearing Protection Options:
Magnum Ear is advanced digital technology that allows for environmental awareness while simultaneously protecting you hearing from gun blasts. Available in behind-the-ear (BTE) and custom-fit in-the –ear (ITE) styles in 3 different technology levels:
Magnum Silver is available in ONLY in the ITE style. It has one basic program and a volume control.
Magnum Gold is available in both the BTE and ITE styles. It has 3 programs for flexibility, volume control and a memory button to change the programs.
Magnum Platinum is available in both the BTE and ITE styles. It has 4 programs for maximum flexibility which includes a wind reduction feature, a volume control and memory button to change programs.
Custom Ear Plug Options:
Hunting Plug is a custom full shell mold designed specifically for hunting. It allows awareness of environmental sounds and has a valve which opens and closes with the impact of the gun shot pressure wave.
Maximum Plug is a custom full shell mold that offers the highest noise reduction of all sounds.
Filtered Plug is a custom full shell mold with a filtered attenuator that allows for basic verbal communication while lowering overall sound levels.
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