Relative Sound Pressure Levels in Decibels (dB) of Firearms

Dakota Silencer company released an interesting Relative Sound Pressure Levels in Decibels (dB) of Firearms chart that shows the sound pressure levels of different firearms, including silenced weapons.  Weapons on the chart include: Remington 700 LTR Unsuppressed, AR-15 Unsuppressed, Glock G17 pistol Unsuppressed, Walther p22 Unsuppressed, Ruger 10/22 Unsuppressed, Remington 700 LTR Suppressed, AR-15 Suppressed, Glock G17 Suppressed, Walther P22 Suppressed, Ruger 10/22 Suppressed, Ruger 10/22 Integrally Suppressed, and the Daisy Red Ryder BB Gun. 

Relative Sound Pressure Levels in Decibels (dB) of Firearms

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