Originally Posted by Formidilosus
Originally Posted by The_Real_Hawkeye
I think it take lots of repeat exposure to have noticeable hearing loss.

No. A single round from a centerfire rifle or pistol causing measurable, permanent hearing loss.

Having said that, if you need to fire a gun- you need to fire a gun. Hearing damage is secondary. Suppressors should be on every rifle.
+1

Anytime you are exposed to sound loud enough to make your ears ring, you have been exposed to a sound that caused permanent hearing damage.


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