Hunters And Shooters Should Consider The Options To Protect Their Ears

1. Hunters And Shooters Should Consider The Options To Protect Their Ears Hunters and shooters, and other individuals that work in noisy environments, are always exposed to the dangers of too much loud noise. In a country such as the US where there are thousands – even millions – of keen hunters and shooters, there is always a real danger of developing NIHL (noise-induced hearing loss) because of excessive sound levels reaching the ears. NIHL is, certainly for hunters and shooters, whether at the shooting range or during combat situations and training, largely avoidable – and for the factory worker that takes seriously protecting their ears from high noise levels around them, too. Think of the person that works around jet engines starting up and taking off, or other military aircraft flying past and emitting high dB (decibel, the unit that measures sound levels). What about regular clubbers and the disc jockey that, night after night, listens to very loud sounds. These are all examples of individuals that are exposed to loud sounds and noise. The human ear was designed to handle certain dB levels, not more. The moment the ear has to deal with excessive dB it is at risk of damage, and the individual is at risk even of losing their hearing. In this regard, constant research shows that shooters and hunters (and others exposed to high noise levels) would do well to take precautions to protect their hearing. A few examples should explain this when taking into consideration that dB higher than a measure of 85 could be harmful to those sensitive hair cells that are found in the inner ear – and therefore to your hearing. It is also known that even one event could cause permanent damage, for example, a shot fired at your ear when the dB is around 120, 130, and more. This is true for all such dB. Normal, acceptable dB should not go higher than 90. Soft music measures 30 dB, normal conversation 60, the average radio in your house or car 75. Examples above 80 are heavy traffic, noisy restaurants, people shouting, and rock concerts, all progressively causing greater damage. This is not a new phenomenon. People have been aware of this issue for many decades and therefore started looking at their options. At first over-the-counter foam, earplugs proved to be a good way to protect your ears from the onslaught of gunfire going off next to you as you

2. and your mates are stalking and hunting deer, duck, other birds. It is a fairly cheap method but does offer protection, even if its features are limiting when compared to some of the more recent, advanced options – such as those that offer features that eliminate only harsh sounds such as gunfire, but not normal sound, sound at low or acceptable dB. These are normally manufactured as a tight-fitting custom-made earplug or ear protection for the individual. Yes, that’s right: they are made as a bespoke product for a specific ear. This means that an individual approaches an audiologist to make precise impressions of their ears (each ear separately) and then asks a manufacturer to go ahead and make them. They are made as a digital, technologically superior product when compared to those you buy over the counter and throw away after one use. These are more expensive, but they can last for a very long time – and they offer great features. For example, the user will hear the normal sound (at acceptable dB levels) but loud noise, such as those that hunters and shooters listen to all the time is eliminated because of the features of this type of ear protection. A small knob often allows you to adjust the sound so you will hear your prey in the bush, but your ears are protected from loud noise. These devices have gained much ground in recent years, and understandably so: you do not block out all sound – only that which can damage your hearing. About Us Electronic Shooters Protection (ESP) has been in business for more than 20 years and provides the best in terms of electronic protection for ears. Products are custom made to fit the individual's ears to allow maximum protection while still hearing the sound. You hear all- natural sounds in the area, and you can enjoy normal conversation, but our products will protect you from the harmful effects of loud and damaging sounds such as gunfire. Our digital products are state of the art and among the best available on the market. For more information about ESP and our top range of products, please get in touch by visiting https://espamerica.com/.