Are these beuties available and non restricted

na1lb0hm said:
hell i'd be happy with just suppressed. I'm sick of my ears ringing constantly. I don't see why I should have permanent damage to my body because of a sport I choose and Hollywood misconceptions.
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I'm 100% with you on the suppressed being legal for us to use.

In the mean time, if your ears are ringing constantly that means that there's permanent damage done to your ears and you'll never get that back.

If they ring after each time you go shooting, that clearly means you aren't wearing proper ear protection...meaning quality, sound blocking (not reducing) ear protection when a certain dB level is breached. When I see guys shooting with those squish-in $1/pair plugs I can only shake my head in disbelief!
 
BenL said:
I'm 100% with you on the suppressed being legal for us to use.

In the mean time, if your ears are ringing constantly that means that there's permanent damage done to your ears and you'll never get that back.

If they ring after each time you go shooting, that clearly means you aren't wearing proper ear protection...meaning quality, sound blocking (not reducing) ear protection when a certain dB level is breached. When I see guys shooting with those squish-in $1/pair plugs I can only shake my head in disbelief!
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Good hearing protection should never be $ vs getting the job done.

I've accepted that I have lost some hearing. Not completely from shooting, but other activities where I stupidly should have had HP but didn't. Namely playing in a band and certain work situations.

The other times are not at the range, but from hunting in the field, esp with a partner, where communication is key and necessary. The reduction of sound to safe levels should be a right that we are allowed.
We have seat belts, headlights, windshield wipers, steel toe boots, hardhats etc. Hunting we have Blaze orange vests, fall arrestors, etc.

Suppressors are not accessories. They are safety devices ensuring at all times, we are being safe and looking out for our bodies, while enjoying our sport.
 
na1lb0hm said:
Good hearing protection should never be $ vs getting the job done.

I've accepted that I have lost some hearing. Not completely from shooting, but other activities where I stupidly should have had HP but didn't. Namely playing in a band and certain work situations.

The other times are not at the range, but from hunting in the field, esp with a partner, where communication is key and necessary. The reduction of sound to safe levels should be a right that we are allowed.
We have seat belts, headlights, windshield wipers, steel toe boots, hardhats etc. Hunting we have Blaze orange vests, fall arrestors, etc.

Suppressors are not accessories. They are safety devices ensuring at all times, we are being safe and looking out for our bodies, while enjoying our sport.
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As I said - I'm ALL for being able to use suppressors, no need to convince me.

I too am a musician and have had my share of loud all-tube amps cranked to the level they should be played it (blues it is for me). I have been using dB reducing, in-ear plugs for years now. They are a bit pricey yes, but they are a PERFECT fit and can be tuned to different level of dB reduction. The reduction of dB is constant, meaning that as soon as its in, you're down 20, 30, 40 dB.

As for hunting in the field with a partner, I use Surefire EP4s (I used them at the range too btw). Just like electronic ear muff, these will cancel any sound that is over 85dB, so you can walk in the field with your hunting partner(s) and talk at normal level, but as soon as one takes a shot, it blocks it out immediately.

Have a look into them; they aren't expensive at all.
 
BenL said:
As I said - I'm ALL for being able to use suppressors, no need to convince me.

I too am a musician and have had my share of loud all-tube amps cranked to the level they should be played it (blues it is for me). I have been using dB reducing, in-ear plugs for years now. They are a bit pricey yes, but they are a PERFECT fit and can be tuned to different level of dB reduction. The reduction of dB is constant, meaning that as soon as its in, you're down 20, 30, 40 dB.

As for hunting in the field with a partner, I use Surefire EP4s (I used them at the range too btw). Just like electronic ear muff, these will cancel any sound that is over 85dB, so you can walk in the field with your hunting partner(s) and talk at normal level, but as soon as one takes a shot, it blocks it out immediately.

Have a look into them; they aren't expensive at all.
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Haha. I don't think we have to convince any gun owner about suppressors. I just like to get on my little soapbox. :)

I've got a set of Howard Light and SF ep2, ithink it's just getting used to having ear pro on at all times that will take getting used to.
 
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