I have a rossi snub nose .38 special. Silencers are illegal in California but I would like to know of ways to suppress the noise level. I was at the range today and man I couldn't imagine firing it without ear protection. I am a new gun user and I want to know if it is something I must get used to. If a punk invades my home will I blow my eardrums out while protecting my wife and home? Any suggestions on lowering the gun noise? thank you