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John Cockburn · July 30, 2012, 02:30 PM

When I was in my twenties, shot a few times without ear plugs. Had that ringing sensation for a day or so. But it cleared up. Also did skeet in my teens. Later in life found myself on a pre-OSHA enforced LOUD production floor to make a living. No real problems there either. Got active with pistols again 10 years ago. ALWAYS wore protection. Went to a friend's farm. Had the ear muffs on (but above the ears...forgot to pull 'em down). Let off ONE SHOT with a .22 pistol. Ruptured the ear drum and suffered mild permanent loss in that ear. Now if I put my finger in that ear and move it as if to relieve an itch, I can hear "jingle bells". Doc says this will be with me for life! I'm 61 and still don't need hearing aides but can't enjoy the stereo like I used to. Motto: ALWAYS USE PROTECTION !!!

July 30, 2012, 02:30 PM	#77
John Cockburn Junior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Posts: 8	What cha say ??? When I was in my twenties, shot a few times without ear plugs. Had that ringing sensation for a day or so. But it cleared up. Also did skeet in my teens. Later in life found myself on a pre-OSHA enforced LOUD production floor to make a living. No real problems there either. Got active with pistols again 10 years ago. ALWAYS wore protection. Went to a friend's farm. Had the ear muffs on (but above the ears...forgot to pull 'em down). Let off ONE SHOT with a .22 pistol. Ruptured the ear drum and suffered mild permanent loss in that ear. Now if I put my finger in that ear and move it as if to relieve an itch, I can hear "jingle bells". Doc says this will be with me for life! I'm 61 and still don't need hearing aides but can't enjoy the stereo like I used to. Motto: ALWAYS USE PROTECTION !!!