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How loud is a gun? |
Well invited recently to a shooting range with my father and a friend, I've asked a few people before but never got a straight forward answer, so I will just ask here. Just exactly how loud is a gun? (pistol) The shock wave and resulting sound produced by a firearm is dependent on several factors including it's caliber (cartridge) and configuration (barrel length, etc) It would range from about: db(decibel) 70-75db for a .22lr rifle or pistol up to 120-150db for Magnum pistols and rifles The DB rating from the front row of most rock concerts is in the 100-120db range. Also, the sharp shock wave created by almost ALL firearms discharges WILL damage hearing, sooner or later, depending on the length of poorly- or unprotected ears. Source(s): Legal Arizona CWP armed citizen, w/ H-K USP .45ACP Life Member: N.R.A. & G.O.A. Former U.S. Marine 4x Rifle & 2x Pistol Expert:U.S.M.C. 35+ years reloading metallic pistol and rifle ammo Loud enough to damage your hearing in one shot. Probably not going to be a problem, since most good pistol ranges also have ear-protectors you can wear, and rules about wearing them when you're up at one of the stations on the firing line. Just imagine not just you, your dad and a buddy, but 10 other shooters firing away? One gun isn't all that loud [.22 pistols just go 'poppp' like a really loud snapping sound] but 10 to 15 shooters with perhaps larger guns would be pretty distracting. It's still macho to wear protectors--and it may be the rules of the range! LOUD I HAVE SHOT IT only as loud as the shell that is in it That really depends on the style and caliber of the gun. Obviously, the larger the caliber the more powder is exploding. To be on the safe side, I'd suggest you where ear protection. |
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