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Why should shooters wear hearing protection?

A firearm's loud report can damage hearing.

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  1. It improves the sights
  2. Loud noise can damage hearing ✔
  3. It makes ammunition fit

Why: A fired cartridge produces a very loud impulse. Ear protection reduces the sound energy reaching the ears and should be worn whenever shooting.

Huh, didn't know that: IHEA-USA says to wear ear protection at all times when shooting.

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Answer: Loud noise can damage hearing. A fired cartridge produces a very loud impulse. Ear protection reduces the sound energy reaching the ears and should be worn whenever shooting.

  1. IHEA-USA Education Standards: The Complete Guide www.ihea-usa.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IHEAUSA_HunterEduStd_Comp_Digital-1.pdf
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    Checked 2026-10-09.

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