Top 10 Songs To Put On While At The Shooting Range
Shooters know that guns are loud. And they also know that when you shoot, it’s important to wear hearing protection. But what many shooters don’t realize is just how much the sound of gunfire can affect them even beyond the range in their everyday lives.
The noise from a gunshot is different from other loud noises because it has a highly sharp peak followed by a quick drop-off—a distinctive “crack!” A typical gunshot will take between 140 and 160 dB at its peak, which is about as loud as being next to speakers blaring heavy metal music on maximum volume. The average rock concert comes in at 110 dB with peaks around 130 dB, meaning that shooting a gun can be equivalent to listening to music at a loud concert for hours on end.
To protect your hearing, it’s crucial to wear ear protection every time you shoot, but it’s also a good idea to listen to some tunes that will help drown out the sound of gunfire.
Here are 10 songs that are perfect for blasting at the shooting range:
1. “Back In Black” by AC/DC
This hard rock classic is perfect for getting you pumped up before you start blasting away at the target. With its heavy guitar riffs and thundering drums, this song will have you feeling like a badass in no time.
2. “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
When you take your ear protection off, don’t allow the noise of gunfire to ruin the rest of your day. Put on “Enter Sandman” by Metallica and make it a great one!
The song is about being invited into death’s kingdom but can be interpreted as keeping shooting even when you’re exhausted.
This rock anthem will have Shooters feeling powerful for hours after they leave the range.
3. “Smoke On The Water” by Deep Purple
This classic rock song is a must-have for any Shooters’ playlist. It’s a cover of the old blues song “Crossroads” and a tribute to a devastating fire at a nightclub in Montreux, Switzerland.
4. “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath
This classic rock track is perfect for shooters who want to get into a murderous frame of mind before they start blasting away at the target. With lyrics like “Generals gathered in their masses/Just like witches at black masses,” this song will have you feeling ready to take on the world.
5. “I Shot the Sheriff” by Bob Marley
This reggae classic is perfect for shooters who want to get into a laid-back frame of mind before they start blasting away at the target. With lyrics like “I shot the sheriff, but I didn’t shoot no deputy. This song will have you feeling relaxed and ready to go.
6. “Highway to Hell” by AC/DC
This hard-rock legacy is a perfect song for all shooters. With lyrics like “Highway to hell, going down, yeah,” this song will have you feeling ready to take on your next target.
7. “Welcome To The Jungle” by Guns n Roses
This classic rock track is perfect for shooters who want to get into a bloodthirsty frame of mind before they start blasting away at the target. With lyrics like “You know where you are? You’re in the jungle baby! You’re gonna die!” this song will have you feeling ready to take on anything.
8. “Bang Your Head (Metal Health)” by Quiet Riot
This metal classic is perfect for shooters who want to get into a head-banging frame of mind before they start blasting away at the target. With lyrics like “Bang your head! Metal health will drive you mad,” this song will have you feeling ready to go.
9. “For Whom the Bell Tolls” by Metallica
This metal classic is perfect for shooters who want to get into a dark frame of mind before they start blasting away at the target. With lyrics like “Take a look to the sky just before you die,” this song will have you feeling ready to take on your next target.
10. “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top
This country classic is perfect for shooters who want to get into a laid-back frame of mind before they start blasting away at the target. With lyrics like “Her got her hair done up in a bouffant, she’s wearing the expensive clothes/She ain’t working for nothing but she can buy anything,” this song will have you feeling ready to take on your next target with military-grade ar-15 triggers or similarly powerful firearms.
Bonus Tip:
“November Rain” by Guns N Roses.
This song is perfect for shooters who want to get into a relaxed frame of mind while cleaning their firearms. With lyrics like “Nothing lasts forever, even cold November rain/You got me begging, please come back again another day,” you can play this song while cleaning your firearm to make the chore enjoyable. However, ensure to use a gun vise; it’s an important tool for cleaning your firearm and helps you hold the gun easily while cleaning.
These are just a few of the many songs that can be put on while at the shooting range. What are some of your favorite songs to put on while at the shooting range?
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