Field personnel are exposed to loud sound impulses when engaged in action. This may be the expected sound when they fire a pistol, a rifle or set off an explosive C4 charge. Then there is unexpected noise generated by gunshots or explosions they do not anticipate. In either case the decibel level is higher than the safe level of 98 dB. In some case such explosive sounds can reach peaks of 158 dB. At this pressure the ear drum can rupture or the person exposed to such sound for any length of time can suffer loss of hearing. This may be temporary or permanent. Automatic guns firing 7.62 mm rounds can produce over 155 dB sound pressure and when field personnel is exposed to this level continuously for even 15 minutes the damage can be extensive. Loud, explosive sound is definitely a hazard and field personnel need some kind of ear protection, ranging from ear muffs that cover the ear entirely to ear plugs that block pressure waves from reaching the sensitive inner ear drum. Even extensive army researches have not reached a conclusion about safe levels of exposure or the safety of tactical hearing protection devices.
A shotgun with 0.410 bore and 28 inch barrel produces a loud 150 dB bang; a rifle with 18 inch barrel can produce a report ranging from 155 to 170 dB and a 0.25 ACP pistol can have a short sharp bark reaching 155 to 160 dB. Police and military personnel may sustain hearing loss. This is not usually as a result of field action; it can also occur during practice sessions, which is one reason to go in for gaintaktical’s range of tactical hearing protection devices. What is so damaging about fire arms is the generation of sharp, explosive impulses that literally create pressure waves, making the use of hearing protection absolutely necessary either on the firing range or in field conditions.
Right handed people suffer more damage to their left ear and when this happens they have trouble distinguishing some speech sounds and suffer from tinnitus. Gaintaktical offers a range of tactical hearing protection devices that reduce the pressure wave and effectively prevent damage to the ear. There are various types of hearing protection devices, even electronic ones that let normal noise pass through but when a certain dB level is exceeded they shut off. These can be in the form of earmuffs, ear plugs or behind the ear devices. The traditional method of using absorbing material to block sound pressure waves is still cheap and effective and consists of ear plugs, earmolds and earmuffs that cover the entire ear. These hearing protection units incorporate filters and sound blockers for added protection and are better than valve based units because valves may not respond quickly enough to sounds such as gunshot fire. Hunters, weapons enthusiasts and military personnel can choose from earmuffs, women’s earplugs, reusable pods, electronic earmuff, leight plugs, foam earplugs and blast protection plugs from gaintaktical.com at affordable prices and ensure that they are never exposed to the risk of hearing loss.
A shotgun with 0.410 bore and 28 inch barrel produces a loud 150 dB bang; a rifle with 18 inch barrel can produce a report ranging from 155 to 170 dB and a 0.25 ACP pistol can have a short sharp bark reaching 155 to 160 dB. Police and military personnel may sustain hearing loss. This is not usually as a result of field action; it can also occur during practice sessions, which is one reason to go in for gaintaktical’s range of tactical hearing protection devices. What is so damaging about fire arms is the generation of sharp, explosive impulses that literally create pressure waves, making the use of hearing protection absolutely necessary either on the firing range or in field conditions.
Right handed people suffer more damage to their left ear and when this happens they have trouble distinguishing some speech sounds and suffer from tinnitus. Gaintaktical offers a range of tactical hearing protection devices that reduce the pressure wave and effectively prevent damage to the ear. There are various types of hearing protection devices, even electronic ones that let normal noise pass through but when a certain dB level is exceeded they shut off. These can be in the form of earmuffs, ear plugs or behind the ear devices. The traditional method of using absorbing material to block sound pressure waves is still cheap and effective and consists of ear plugs, earmolds and earmuffs that cover the entire ear. These hearing protection units incorporate filters and sound blockers for added protection and are better than valve based units because valves may not respond quickly enough to sounds such as gunshot fire. Hunters, weapons enthusiasts and military personnel can choose from earmuffs, women’s earplugs, reusable pods, electronic earmuff, leight plugs, foam earplugs and blast protection plugs from gaintaktical.com at affordable prices and ensure that they are never exposed to the risk of hearing loss.