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How Loud Is a 22LR? Do You Need Ear Protection for a .22?

CBy chris meyers · Sep 2, 2026

You're out behind the property with a Ruger 10/22 and a brick of ammunition. Your nephew is working through his first magazine. Nobody in the group put anything in their...

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September 2, 2026

How Loud Is a 22LR? Do You Need Ear Protection for a .22?

You're out behind the property with a Ruger 10/22 and a brick of ammunition. Your nephew is working through his first magazine. Nobody in the group put anything in their ears, and the rifle barely makes your shoulder move. On...

September 2, 2026

Tactical Headsets vs Tactical Earbuds: A Complete Comparison

Choosing between a tactical headset and tactical earbuds isn't simply about comfort, it's also about selecting the right tool for the mission. While both can provide hearing protection and situational awareness, they're built for different priorities and objectives. A tactical...

September 2, 2026

Earbuds at the Shooting Range: Why Noise Cancellation Can't Stop the Sound of a Gunshot

You're at the shooting range with a pair of wireless earbuds in your pocket. They seal in your ear, they cancel the engine drone on airplanes, they're relatively cheap, and you already have them on hand. Renting a scratched pair...

September 2, 2026

Best Electronic Ear Plugs for Shooting and Hunting: A Fit-First Buyer's Guide

You settle in behind your rifle and your earmuff cup catches the stock before your cheek does. Lift your head a bit to clear it, and the group opens up an inch you can't explain. Then the range officer calls...

September 2, 2026

Best Electronic Hearing Protection for Hunting: What to Run by Hunt Type

You've been in the stand since dark and nothing has moved for three hours. Then you hear leaves crunch behind your left shoulder, close enough that you should be able to place them, but you can't tell whether that's a...

July 30, 2026

Electronic Hearing Protection for Mowing: Do You Need It?

If you spend an hour mowing your lawn every weekend, you probably think more about keeping the grass healthy than protecting your hearing. But that familiar engine noise can be louder than many people realize and potentially damaging to your...

July 30, 2026

Best Hearing Protection for Fireworks: Adults, Kids, Babies and Dogs

A close-range firework can reach up to 150 to 175 decibels, louder than a jet engine at takeoff and well above the level that causes immediate hearing damage in unprotected ears. The question many parents ask first when it comes...

July 30, 2026

Best Ear Protection for Shooting in 2026 — Range, Competition & Tactical

A short training session or recreational trip to an indoor range without effective and properly worn ear protection can easily cause permanent or even short-term hearing damage. Firearms produce impulse noise between 140 and 175 decibels, far exceeding the 85...

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June 19, 2026

Best Ear Protection for NASCAR and Motorsport Events: A Complete Guide

The average NASCAR Cup Series can produce around 130 dB at full throttle, louder than a jet engine heard from over thirty yards away. And unlike a single shot or quick burst at the shooting range, or even a passing...

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