
Susan Cooper, PhD
- Oct 11, 2021
- 3 min
Guidance for Recreational Firearm Users
Risk of Hearing Loss With acoustic impulses in the range of 145 to 175 dB peak Sound Pressure Level, even a single gun shot can result in damage to the delicate nerve structures of the inner ear. Shooting ranges in both indoor and outdoor settings provide additional risks where bench-rest shooting, platforms, covers, or other solid surfaces can reflect and amplify the sound energy. Unfortunately, many shooting enthusiasts report they seldom wear hearing protection when expose