This might start an argument....

[DAVE_M]

When you all say supressor.. Do you mean like a pillow wrapped around the barrel? Down feather? Synthetic? Memory foam?

Cans.
Mufflers.
Whisper Pickles.
The Forbidden Popsicles.

Requires paying the feds $200, do not pass go, wait a while to get one.

 

[Jstudz220]

Every defensive caliber is going to be beyond safe hearing levels, especially when indoors. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to put a silencer on any home defense firearm you so choose.

Unsuppressed 9mm pistols are on par with the sound levels of 556.

while I agree they are all loud I’d have to say 556 sure sounds a heck of a lot louder than 9mm does. I’ve experienced 9mm going off in close quarters without ears on. Tbh it wasn’t nearly as bad as I anticipated it would be. 556 I have not and don’t plan on.

 

[DAVE_M]

while I agree they are all loud I’d have to say 556 sure sounds a heck of a lot louder than 9mm does. I’ve experienced 9mm going off in close quarters without ears on. Tbh it wasn’t nearly as bad as I anticipated it would be. 556 I have not and don’t plan on.

150-160 decibels for each. It’s not much different.

I’ve seen sound metering tests where 9mm was only 3 decibels less than 223/556.

Shotguns are just as loud.

 

[Jack]

150-160 decibels for each. It’s not much different.

I’ve seen sound metering tests where 9mm was only 3 decibels less than 223/556.

Shotguns are just as loud.

Worth noting, decibels are an order of magnitude distinction. 160 decibels is 10 times louder than 150 decibels. 170 decibels is 100 times louder than 150 decibels.

 

[DAVE_M]

Worth noting, decibels are an order of magnitude distinction. 160 decibels is 10 times louder than 150 decibels. 170 decibels is 100 times louder than 150 decibels.

You’re not wrong, but the belief that 162 decibels is okay and 165 decibels is gonna blow your ear drums is just silly.

Every defensive caliber is loud.

 

[Jstudz220]

You’re not wrong, but the belief that 162 decibels is okay and 165 decibels is gonna blow your ear drums is just silly.

Every defensive caliber is loud.

Right but some are a hell of a lot louder than others.

 

[Jack]

You’re not wrong, but the belief that 162 decibels is okay and 165 decibels is gonna blow your ear drums is just silly.

Every defensive caliber is loud.

Absolutely correct. Still, it’s good information for people to have, especially when they start looking into cans, so they understand what they’re buying and why they’re buying it. If you tell someone they’re going from 150db to 120db some will see it as a 20% reduction, not a 1000 to 1 reduction.

 

[DAVE_M]

Absolutely correct. Still, it’s good information for people to have, especially when they start looking into cans, so they understand what they’re buying and why they’re buying it. If you tell someone they’re going from 150db to 120db some will see it as a 20% reduction, not a 1000 to 1 reduction.

That’s also true. It’s eye opening for some to hear a suppressed AR-15 for the first time and realize it’s not *that* quiet.

Still, I’d take 138-140 dB over 165 any day, but I’m not going to pretend that pistols and shotguns are not also extremely loud.

 

[DBMJR1]

Cans.
Mufflers.
Whisper Pickles.
The Forbidden Popsicles.

Requires paying the feds $200, do not pass go, wait a while to get one.

Waiting is for suckers who don't work for an FFL with an SOT.

 

[MOTOR51]

So I was following this thread and talk of the effects of gunshots inside a house. I was going to mention the auditory exclusion and how the body reacts to stress blah blah blah. I was going to post an article that would explain in depth the effects of fight or flight and ran across this article. All I can say is WOW, please don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Your hearing can be damaged from the pressure of gunshots even during audio exclusion. From what I understand(I’m just a cop, not a doctor) the brain shuts down the hearing and it has nothing to do with the ears. But here is the article for your viewing pleasure

https://www.vanceoutdoors.com/range/blog/hearing-protection




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[Gator 45/70]

That’s also true. It’s eye opening for some to hear a suppressed AR-15 for the first time and realize it’s not *that* quiet.

Still, I’d take 138-140 dB over 165 any day, but I’m not going to pretend that pistols and shotguns are not also extremely loud.

You're spot on, It's still loud in a deer stand with the can hanging out the window,Not something one would want to set off in the ol hallway without hearing protection.

 

[Emperor]

You're spot on, It's still loud in a deer stand with the can hanging out the window, Not something one would want to set off in the ol hallway without hearing protection.

But, hell man, no sweat! Just tell the intruder already "inside" your house to give you a second to grab your ear muffs. You may have to say; "Please" or "Simon Says." Trust me; they'll understand!

 

[MOTOR51]

But, hell man, no sweat! Just tell the intruder already "inside" your house to give you a second to grab your ear muffs. You may have to say; "Please" or "Simon Says." Trust me; they'll understand!

I’ll sacrifice hearing to protect the family all day.


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[Bigchillin83]

im already deaf... plus we all keep the special forces helmet with built in muffs and nv like the one on call of duty by the bed right??? or am i alone....

 

[ozarkpugs]

So I was following this thread and talk of the effects of gunshots inside a house. I was going to mention the auditory exclusion and how the body reacts to stress blah blah blah. I was going to post an article that would explain in depth the effects of fight or flight and ran across this article. All I can say is WOW, please don’t believe everything you read on the internet. Your hearing can be damaged from the pressure of gunshots even during audio exclusion. From what I understand(I’m just a cop, not a doctor) the brain shuts down the hearing and it has nothing to do with the ears. But here is the article for your viewing pleasure

https://www.vanceoutdoors.com/range/blog/hearing-protection




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I have been in a house when a
a 30/ 06 was fired under stress and it was not like a cap gun but I could hear normal conversation right afterwards . I have also been in a house when an idiot playing with a 30/30 let one fly and it hurt pretty much and it was a while before I could hear normally . I don't know for a fact if it will be the same evertime but from those experiences I have to agree the article has at least some credibility .

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[Gator 45/70]

But, hell man, no sweat! Just tell the intruder already "inside" your house to give you a second to grab your ear muffs. You may have to say; "Please" or "Simon Says." Trust me; they'll understand!

Well there you go,Put forth some kindness and compassion to the intruder,Make him a sammich and ask if a bad man played with his wee wee

Ask if you can give him some money to help him out maybe? Offer him the spare bedroom for the next night or two. Why the list of possibilities are endless.

 

[Gator 45/70]

im already deaf... plus we all keep the special forces helmet with built in muffs and nv like the one on call of duty by the bed right??? or am i alone....

Picts man picts are now required plz.

 

[MOTOR51]

I have been in a house when a
a 30/ 06 was fired under stress and it was not like a cap gun but I could hear normal conversation right afterwards . I have also been in a house when an idiot playing with a 30/30 let one fly and it hurt pretty much and it was a while before I could hear normally . I don't know for a fact if it will be the same evertime but from those experiences I have to agree the article has at least some credibility .

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It’s the long term damage that gets you, even though you don’t hear the ringing etc


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[BlueShamu]

It’s the long term damage that gets you, even though you don’t hear the ringing etc


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Huh?


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[DAVE_M]

Huh?


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