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Type of weapons
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Peak sound pressure level range (dB)
|
|---|
|
Rifles
| |
|
.45-70 Rifle
|
155.2-159.9
|
|
.30-06 Rifle
|
158.7-163.1
|
|
Shotguns
| |
|
.410 Bore
|
151.0- 157.3
|
|
20 Gauge
|
154.8
|
|
12 Gauge
|
156.1- 161.5
|
|
Pistols
| |
|
.22
|
151
|
|
9 mm Luger
|
159 163
|
|
.45 ACP
|
158
|
|
Other Weapons
| |
|
Hand grenade
|
158
|
|
Light anti-tank weapon
|
184
|
|
Inside armored vehicle, continuous noise
|
LAeq103 – 107
|
- *Adapted from Chen L, Brueck SE. Noise and lead exposure at an outdoor firing range – California. Health Hazard Evaluation report Sept 2011, and from Kramer WL. Gunfire noise and hearing. American Tinnitus Association. June 2002:14–15.
