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dayman · July 31, 2012, 05:45 PM

I have shot my gun without hearing protection - putting down injured animals, surprise pest control, etc - but I'd never plan on shooting without it. Well, I guess I don't wear anything when I'm deer hunting, so if I strike out with my bow I do tend to shoot 1 round of 30-30 without protection every fall - as others have said, I've never noticed the shot taking a deer.

For day to day use Amazon sells electronic earmuffs for like $50.
You can hear voices and background noise, but gunshots are muffled. You can even plug your ipod into them if you're so inclined.
Best $50 you can spend if you're going to shoot IMHO.

July 31, 2012, 05:45 PM	#88
dayman Senior Member Join Date: April 18, 2011 Location: The Woods Posts: 1,197	I have shot my gun without hearing protection - putting down injured animals, surprise pest control, etc - but I'd never plan on shooting without it. Well, I guess I don't wear anything when I'm deer hunting, so if I strike out with my bow I do tend to shoot 1 round of 30-30 without protection every fall - as others have said, I've never noticed the shot taking a deer. For day to day use Amazon sells electronic earmuffs for like $50. You can hear voices and background noise, but gunshots are muffled. You can even plug your ipod into them if you're so inclined. Best $50 you can spend if you're going to shoot IMHO. __________________ si vis pacem para bellum