Competitive Shooting
Choosing the Right Steel Target
At one time, steel targets were used only in long-range competitions. Today, practically every outdoor range uses some type of…Read More >
Tag: Hearing Protection
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Consumer Information
5 Best Ear Protection Options for Shooters
Firearms are loud. They’re so loud, in fact, that they can permanently damage your hearing with a single shot. However,…Read More >
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Hearing Protection Buyer’s Guide for Shooters
It doesn’t matter whether you’re shooting indoors or out, whether you’re firing one shot while out hunting or a fusillade while you and your buddies plinking away at the range: you need to protect your hearing. The noise from a single gunshot can cause immediate hearing damage, so take reasonable precautions and protect your hearing. Read the Shooter’s Log guide to buying the best hearing protection.
News
SHARE Act One Step Closer to Passage
“Today marks an important step in protecting the Second Amendment freedoms of America’s hunters and sportsmen and strengthening our outdoor heritage,” said Chris W. Cox, executive director, NRA-ILA. “The SHARE Act will cut burdensome red tape that restricts millions of hunters and sportsmen.” The SHARE Act also includes the Hearing Protection Act to protect the hearing of hunters and shooters. Read the full story to learn more.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Review: Walker Game Ear Razor Electronic Muffs
Despite its thin profile, the Razor series is rated for a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 23 dB. That equates to about a 400% sound reduction at the ear. The Razor Patriot is powered by two “AA” batteries to operate the Omni-directional microphones and HD speakers featuring a .02-second reaction time. Like all headphones, a proper fit is necessary, but not all headphones are the same. Read the full review to learn how the Razor performed at the range.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Walker’s Game Ear Goes Thin, Adds New Colors With Razor Series
There are two things wrong with hearing protection today. First, the units are too big. How many times have you (personally), or a shooter you were helping, touched off the trigger on a rifle or shotgun only to cringe because the stock of the gun pushed against the muff and broke the seal? Enter Walker’s Game Ear and the Razor Series.
How-To
Get Custom Molded Earplugs for a Fraction of the Price from Radians
Radians has developed a custom molded earplug for a fraction of the cost and that you can easily mold right at your desk. One of the Shooter’s Log contributors does just that and finds that they are excellent for blocking out not only gunfire, but the boss’s voice, as well.
Reviews
Stick It In Your Ear—The New Etymotic Gun Sport Pro Hearing Protection
Etymotic Research ER125-GSP15BN GunsSport Pro series High-Definition Electronic Earplugs have their limitations, but they solve some real world problems. Click to see how.
Gear, Parts and Accessories
Pretty in Pink: Radians Pink Range Gear
Women who love shooting and gun need gear made sized just for them. These pink Radians shooting glasses and passive earmuffs are comfortable to wear for hours of range time, don’t get in the way of an AR-15 stock and are very affordable to boot! Looking to upgrade your range accessories? Check out this review of Radians women’s shooting glasses and LowSet passive earmuffs.
Consumer Information
Gift Guide—Shooting Safety Glasses and Ear Muffs, the Browning Range Kit
Safety is a shooter’s number one priority and that includes having the right equipment. Shoddy, cheap guns can malfunction and cause injuries. Investing in quality range gear such as your hearing protection and shooting glasses can save you permanent hearing loss. Ralphie may not have shot his eye out, but to avoid accidents—give yourself and your favorite shooter a Browning range kit this Christmas.