The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - chances of hearing damage from different calibers?

MLeake · November 13, 2012, 01:01 AM

I personally wouldn't worry about the legal implications, but then again I'd be prepared to have experts provide information about why a trained homeowner should have such hearing protection available.

I'd expect said experts to point out that many SWAT teams use such equipment, for scenarios when gunfire is considered a distinct possibility.

I'd expect said experts to point out the likelihood of hearing loss from unexpected exposure to gunfire.

My military and aviation backgrounds would help, as it would be easy to document that I've had training with regard to hearing protection and loud noises (from the military side, specifically including gunfire).

And I wouldn't worry about it, per se, because if there's any question about an SD scenario, I'd already expect to need those experts, anyway.

November 13, 2012, 01:01 AM	#43
MLeake Senior Member Join Date: November 15, 2007 Location: Outside KC, MO Posts: 10,128	I personally wouldn't worry about the legal implications, but then again I'd be prepared to have experts provide information about why a trained homeowner should have such hearing protection available. I'd expect said experts to point out that many SWAT teams use such equipment, for scenarios when gunfire is considered a distinct possibility. I'd expect said experts to point out the likelihood of hearing loss from unexpected exposure to gunfire. My military and aviation backgrounds would help, as it would be easy to document that I've had training with regard to hearing protection and loud noises (from the military side, specifically including gunfire). And I wouldn't worry about it, per se, because if there's any question about an SD scenario, I'd already expect to need those experts, anyway.