MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA — The Academy of Doctors of Audiology (ADA) and the American Suppressor Association (ASA) have launched Ear SHIELD Day , a new annual observance focused on preventing firearm-related noise-induced hearing loss among hunters, recreational shooters, military personnel and law enforcement officers....
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No actionable change to clinical practice; audiologists may use this awareness campaign as a conversation hook when counseling patients who shoot firearms about noise-induced hearing loss prevention.
The partnership signals a growing push to normalize hearing protection in shooting sports and military communities, potentially expanding the pool of patients seeking audiological care for noise-induced hearing loss.
- 01ADA and American Suppressor Association jointly launched Ear SHIELD Day as a new annual observance.
- 02Target audiences include hunters, recreational shooters, and military personnel.
- 03Campaign focuses on preventing noise-induced hearing loss (permanent hearing damage from loud sounds) from firearm noise.
- 04The partnership pairs a professional audiology body with a firearm-industry trade group.
- 05No clinical data or outcome measures accompany the announcement.
Firearm noise poses significant hearing loss risk to hunters, recreational shooters, and military personnel.
opinionsupportedEar SHIELD Day will effectively raise awareness and reduce firearm-related noise-induced hearing loss.
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