Silencer Saturday #423: Silencers And Overpressure Risk, Part II

Silencer Saturday #423: Silencers And Overpressure Risk, Part II

Daniel Y
Gear/Accessories

Summary

This installment of Silencer Saturday, sponsored by Yankee Hill Machine and their new Victra 20-gauge shotgun suppressor, discusses the risks of blast overpressure from suppressed firearms. It highlights the historical misunderstanding of the 140 dB "hearing safe" label and details Pew Science's advanced testing methodologies, the Silencer Sound Standard and the new PEW SOFT-HD Silencer Hazard Map, which provide more comprehensive insights into suppressor performance and safety.

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suppressor
nfa
hearing-protection
sound-testing
pew-science
safety
yankee-hill-machine
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