JJ - In my case the thing to keep in mind is that I am always alone when I fire my braked rifle in the field. I will never be going to Africa or on a guided hunt where it would be necessary for me to shoot near another person.
While at the range I either get off by myself or warn others who might try to use the bench immediately beside me. I do try to show regard for others at the range.
Also, in my case, years ago I developed a bad case of pinched nerves in my neck to the extent I couldn't work for 2 months. The person who was treating (and who was a shooter himself by the way) warned me I might have to quit shooting. You can guess my response to that!
Fortunately the doctoring worked and my neck problem has not returned. Since I wanted to try a heavier caliber rifle for moose hunting the only answer was to try the brake.
They aren't necessarily the answer for everybody but they work for me.
Given your line of work I can understand why they aren't your favourite accessory. Jim.
