tactically speaking - I wonder how situationally aware someone is going to be later on in life when they can't hear...
+1.
To the O/P, your friend has given you some terrible advice. DON'T DO IT..
tactically speaking - I wonder how situationally aware someone is going to be later on in life when they can't hear...
I was born deaf and almost always wear hearing protection for this reason. Not sure if i would choose to repare my hearing if it becomes possible but i would rather have the option.
Pro-Ears has an expensive one with that rating.
Peltor has one at about half the price but with only a NRR 26 dB rating.
So, do any of you actually train by firing your weapon without ear protection? Is this common in modern military or law enforcement training?
50 years ago in USAF basic training with the M1 Carbine I do not recall using hearing protection. Did anyone in the WWII, Korea, or early Vietnam (pre 1965) era recall using hearing protection during basic training ?