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Jake Balam · April 15, 2011, 12:27 AM

Now we all know that shooting without proper ear protection can and will cause permanent hearing loss.

However, when in a SD scenario, I doubt there will be time to throw in your ear plugs. Firing a gun without ear protection could disorient and stun you so follow up shots wouldn't be possible.

Does anyone shoot, at least once or twice without ear protection to guage your reaction to an unmuffled gunshot in close proximity?

I shoot in an open, outdoor gravel pit. If I use my gun in SD it would most likely be in my home, or place of business. I would hate to think that I would get a single shot off and then stand there stunned while the BG shoots back at me.

April 15, 2011, 12:27 AM	#1
Jake Balam Senior Member Join Date: January 14, 2011 Location: 360 Washington Posts: 160	Shooting without ear protection. Now we all know that shooting without proper ear protection can and will cause permanent hearing loss. However, when in a SD scenario, I doubt there will be time to throw in your ear plugs. Firing a gun without ear protection could disorient and stun you so follow up shots wouldn't be possible. Does anyone shoot, at least once or twice without ear protection to guage your reaction to an unmuffled gunshot in close proximity? I shoot in an open, outdoor gravel pit. If I use my gun in SD it would most likely be in my home, or place of business. I would hate to think that I would get a single shot off and then stand there stunned while the BG shoots back at me. __________________ Patiently awaiting the zombie apacolypse.