KevininPa
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Good to know. Thank you sir!
I’ve worn hearing aids since 1983. Since 1996, my aids have had an electronic mute if sound levels exceed approximately 105db. One set had a 95db cut out. This causes the aid to essentially function as an ear plug.
I’ve found that for general range use, simply a good set of muffs is sufficient, still wearing the aids. When I was still active L.E., I generally used an electronic amplified muff, which also had the cut-off. Greatly aided hearing range commands!
Most audiologists will curl their toes and hiss if you mention shooting.... my current one is also a shooter and deer hunter. He’s MUCH more enlightened! Likewise my optometrist who is also a big hunter and shooter.
The worst thing I did to my hearing was operate patrol boats for 22yrs.
Mine do to a point. At low volume setting I can be in the same firing line as some one 30 feet away shooting a 22. Approaching the covered firing line from the Open parking lot 50 feet away large bore is tolerable. As I mentioned hearing aid can also dampen loud noise. Doesn’t negate that vented ear piece though, and by practice I remove the aids.I have that type and I take them out to shoot. They wont work as ear protection.