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I had the same eardrum rupturing expectations at first. I've had a couple ear-pro mishaps.
The hearing loss isn't as horrific as you'd think, though it IS notable. Even with .50 thundering in a helmet and a 5.56mm and it's loud as all hell crack in an enclosed place, I still didn't have any effects that lasted longer than 24hrs. (caveat to that is that to this day, I also make extra sure my ear pro is snug and secure)
Having lived to tell the tale, and hear another day, I'd second this "Gunner Mag" opinion that everyone should fire a gun sans earpro at some point, just so when Murphy jumps up and smacks your earpro out of your head, you know it isn't going to be the worst thing that's ever happened to you. You can continue the fight instead of worrying about the small things like trying to protect your hearing instead of your life.
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