diff --git a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
index 8cbaea6dc..bd2ce4f56 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data-1.13/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -625,11 +625,14 @@ SMALL_SIZE_PB = FALSE
 ; 0   = no change
 ; 100 = max volume
 ;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
-
 WEAPON_SOUND_EFFECTS_VOLUME = 0
 
-
-
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; This parameter sets the threshold for using silenced weapons sounds. The weapon noise level has to be below this to play
+; the silenced sound. For example if you use a Pistol Suppressor which provides 75% noise reduction your remaining noise level
+; is 25%. Valid values are from 0 (never play silenced sound) to 100 (always play silenced sound). Default is 35.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+MAX_PERCENT_NOISE_SILENCED_SOUND = 35
 
 
 
diff --git a/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI b/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI
index 41d1fead4..0ef5457f2 100644
--- a/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI
+++ b/gamedir/Data/Ja2_Options.INI
@@ -626,8 +626,12 @@ SMALL_SIZE_PB = FALSE
 
 WEAPON_SOUND_EFFECTS_VOLUME = 0
 
-
-
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+; This parameter sets the threshold for using silenced weapons sounds. The weapon noise level has to be below this to play
+; the silenced sound. For example if you use a Pistol Suppressor which provides 75% noise reduction your remaining noise level
+; is 25%. Valid values are from 0 (never play silenced sound) to 100 (always play silenced sound). Default is 35.
+;------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
+MAX_PERCENT_NOISE_SILENCED_SOUND = 35