Can You Use Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones for Shooting?

^{Noise-canceling headphones are a pretty popular commodity these days, and we’re all grateful for their invention.}

^{They can be used to play music, travel on airplanes, and block out any unnecessary (or unwanted) sounds no matter where you are.} 

^{Gunshots are one of those sounds that nobody likes, but the question is, can Bose headphones cancel even those out?}

^{Can You Use Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones for Shooting?}

^{Bose noise-canceling headphones cannot be used for shooting. They were designed to terminate or at least muffle smaller, more persistent noises such as people talking in the background. Gunshots are extremely loud and can damage eardrums and possibly even the headphones themselves.}

^{This is probably not the answer you were expecting to hear, but it’s true, using Bose noise-canceling headphones is never a good idea when you’re heading to the shooting range.}

^{If you have questions, read on for info about shooting safely, alternatives to Bose, what Bose can be used for, and much more.} 

^{Why NOT Bose?}

^{Logically, it seems like noise-canceling headphones would be the perfect thing to use when you’re going shooting because they’re supposed to cancel out all sound, right?} 

^{Well, sadly, even noise-canceling headphones have their limits, and Bose headphones are not exempt from that.}

^{Noise-canceling technology was designed to muffle and eliminate the sedentary sounds that are ever-present in our lives.} 

^{This usually means lawnmower engines, plane engines, car engines, and muted background sound of any kind.} 

^{This is why headphones are so popular among people who travel often and are constantly on planes.}

^{It can make any trip relaxing.}

^{Gunshots are sudden sounds that are both too loud and too abrupt for noise-canceling headphones to handle.} 

^{An extremely loud shot could overload the noise cancellation circuits in your headphones, making them unsuitable for any further use.} 

^{Without the proper form of ear protection, you could damage your hearing, which could be a painful experience.}

^{Some strong Bose models are a little more expensive and might serve you better than the average noise-canceling headphones.} 

^{However, it’s wiser not to risk it at all.} 

^{If you were to damage your headphones while shooting, your warranty would immediately become void, and you’d have nothing to fall back on.}

^{What Should I Use When Shooting?}

^{Just because Bose headphones are unsuitable for shooting doesn’t mean they’re unsuitable for anything else! As seen above, they are excellent to use for those who enjoy (or have to) travel often.} 

^{Slide some of Bose’s QuietComfort noise-canceling headphones on, and you’ll never again have to deal with the noise on an airplane or in a car.} 

^{Bose noise-canceling headphones are great for listening to music and also for recording in studios.} 

^{You can slide them on for some excellent quality sound.}

^{Use them for their intended purpose, and Bose headphones of any kind and color will likely serve you quite well.} 

^{When going shooting, you’re going to want some better than average protection for your ears.} 

^{This is one of the most important steps in gun safety because the volume and intensity of gunshots can do some serious damage to your hearing.} 

^{It’s always better to be safe rather than sorry. Don’t wear your Bose noise-canceling headphones to the shooting range.}

^{Most people would recommend earplugs and designated sound-canceling headphones in any kind of shooting environment.} 

^{Foam earplugs are generally sufficient to use if you are attending an outdoor shooting range.} 

^{Squish them into smaller shapes, then put them into your ears.} 

^{They will slowly expand until they are blocking out all the sound.}

^{You can also use headphones for this, but you’re not going to find them at Best Buy.}

^{Rather, you’ll want to check the hunting and ammo section of your local Walmart or any other guns and goods store near you.}

^{These headphones are larger and a little bulkier because they were specifically designed to muffle gunshots.} 

^{These will keep your ears perfectly protected.} 

^{If you are at an indoor shooting range, a lot of people would consider using both earplugs and noise-canceling headphones.}

^{Indoor ranges have more surfaces for sounds to bounce off of, and those echoes will prove to be twice as loud as the ones outside.} 

^{Use your best judgment of course, but when it comes to guns you can’t be too careful.} 

^{Protect your ears.}

^{Shooting Safety}

^{Now for the big topic: basic gun and shooting safety.}

^{It doesn’t matter if you’re a military veteran or just picking up a gun for the first time, gun safety rules are to be observed by everybody on the range.} 

^{You don’t want to be the victim of an accident, but you most certainly don’t want to be the cause of an accident either.}

^{Here are a few tips you should know.}

^{First, you must always keep the gun pointed away from people, animals, or property that you don’t want to be damaged.}

^{It doesn’t matter if the firearm is loaded or not, it’s always important to keep safe habits.} 

^{Keep it pointed at the sky or the ground at all times so nobody gets hurt.}

^{Never load the gun until you’re ready to use it, and keep your finger off the trigger! Bad things happen every day, and even if you don’t think the gun is loaded, pulling the trigger could result in a tragic accident.}

^{For the sake of all those who are with you, don’t get trigger happy, and don’t load your gun until necessary.}

^{Listen for instructions. If you’re on your own this might be a little different, but at most ranges, the shooting is heavily supervised.}

^{If you hear somebody yell cease-fire, then put your gun down immediately.} 

^{If you hear someone say to fire at will, then point your gun at the target and shoot to your heart’s content.}

^{Be obedient for your safety and the safety of others.}

^{Always check your safety. If the safety on your gun is active, then nothing will shoot, but this does not mean you can point the gun wherever you like.} 

^{This should immediately be switched on if and when you quit shooting.} 

^{To learn more about gun safety, visit the NRA’s website!}