Safety & Protection

Hearing damage from gunfire is cumulative and permanent, and unlike most range risks it happens invisibly. Every centrefire firearm exceeds the threshold for immediate damage, indoor ranges are worse because of reflected sound, and muzzle brakes make it worse again for everyone standing nearby.

Electronic muffs are the meaningful upgrade over passive ones — they amplify conversation and range commands while cutting the shot, so you actually keep them on between strings instead of lifting them and forgetting. Doubling up with plugs underneath is standard practice indoors. Eye protection should be rated for impact rather than just being sunglasses.