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Is it necessary to wear hearing protection when shooting a PCP Pistol by your self ? thanks

Would you wear hearing protection in a match?

Do exactly the same when you are training.

Wise words, David! Even I have not think about it. (I don't use ears).

David Levene wrote:Would you wear hearing protection in a match?

Do exactly the same when you are training.

Thanks David,you are of cause correct . But from a safty angle, rather than distraction , are the pistols loud enough to damage hearing?

pauln wrote:

David Levene wrote:Would you wear hearing protection in a match?

Do exactly the same when you are training.

Thanks David,you are of cause correct . But from a safty angle, rather than distraction , are the pistols loud enough to damage hearing?

IMHO that would depend on the surroundings.

If you've got lots of close hard surfaces then, at the least, some guns would be uncomfortable loud.

If on the other hand you are surrounded by soft furnishings and drapes then they would soak up a lot of the sound.

Those are probably the two extremes.

Rule 6.2.5 Hearing Protection

All athletes, range officials and other persons in the immediate
vicinity of the 25m, 50m and 300m firing lines and all shotgun
ranges are urged to wear ear plugs, ear muffs, or similar ear
protection. Notices must be prominently displayed and hearing
protection must be available for all persons in the range areas.
Hearing protection incorporating any type of receiving devices are
not permitted for athletes.

Although it's not mandatory (at least that's how I read it... correct me if I'm wrong) it's a darn good idea to use them. Even in air events, training included.

It protects your hearing for years to come and the silence helps with your focus.

Hope this helps

To answer your question....NO.

I doubt there is much potential for damage, even with the relatively loud Steyr pistols. But good hearing protection eliminates distracting pops during competition. And as David said, symmetry between practice and matches is vital. You don't want to introduce a new element to your routine just on match days. That would be self-defeating.