Originally Posted by
Stengun
Howdy,
Anyone that hunts, has been involved in a shooting, or has been in combat knows this is true.
Of course extended exposure even in combat will damage your hearing.
Been there, done that, got VA issued hearing aides and a monthly check as a result.
The audiologist at the VA said the tinnitus was an extra bonus. ( I get a check for it too. )
Paul
Note to self: Never, and I mean NEVER fire an M-16 on full auto while inside a C-130 without proper hearing protection no matter how many Sandinistas are shooting at you at the time.
First, Thank you for your service.
Second, There's the rub. One doesn't know when his/her time is up. I'm guilty of this too, I hunt without ear pro all the time and can't remember a time when I was the shooter and with adrenaline flowing experienced ringing. I have been standing next to guys that fired and have had my head rocked with a braked magnum and regretted it for hours after.
My biggest concern is anyone else in the house (child in your arms, dog at your hip, spouse right behind you) that may not have the adrenalin dump and audio exclusion that you as the shooter have.
I work with a former artillery guy that has tinnitus soo bad that his hearing implants are only for white noise. He only gets 1-2 hours of sleep a night (if he's lucky), and usually stays up days on end. He has since sold all of his weapons for the real fear of suicide. I wouldn't wish that on any family member, especially a child with developing ears.
Last edited by domestique; 10-28-15 at 05:46.
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