12-11-2019, 03:25 AM
BluntForceTrauma Wrote:Roger that on not WANTING to unleash rounds inside the house. My thoughts: 1) I THINK I want a suppressor — when I can afford one. (Minnesota legalized suppressors in 2015.) From what I read, suppressors don't reduce the decibels THAT much, and — again — indoors the problem is accentuated. But when the time comes, I will research the issue more closely and decide if it's worth it. 2) Until then, and in the very rare chance I actually have some kind of incident, I'm willing to trade my hearing for my life.
A couple of points: yes, suppressors can help! OSHA considers hearing safe at 140 dB on impact noises. If you’re 160 and get a 20 dB drop, then that helps a lot. Remember, every 3 dB is a doubling of the sound pressure, so lowering is good.
2) grab a pair of ear muffs and set them on your nightstand. When/if needed, slip them on. Active listening are best and may help increase your hearing while better protecting, but even standard would be better inside than nothing.