I don't know a whole lot about guns and I've only fired

>>31555793
Wear earpro you big dumb faggot

>>31555793
>Do people often lose their hearing after firing higher caliber weapons for a while?
not if theyre wearing good earpro

>>31555793
(with some exceptions) youll damage hearing if youre shooting without earpro
always use earpro

if you are referring to soldiers,
yes, many soldiers with end up with some manner of hearing loss

>>31556010
WHAT? NO, I DON'T WANT A BAGUETTE.

>>31555793
I don't think you know what caliber means. Just so you know its the diameter of the bore, not the power of the cartridge.

>>31555793
Hearing pro is highly recommended for anything larger than a .22LR.
So basically everything.

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>>31557177
hearing protection is also recommended for .22LR

basically, while setting off explosions at approximately arm's length or less, protect your ears from the loud noise of the explosion.

>>31557214
Heck, even cycling the action can be damaging

Ever release the bolt on a semi auto shotgun near your ear? Don't
So please, double up all the time. Plugs are super cheap, and nice electronic ear pro is like $50.

>>31555793

If you do any activity that involves loud noises you'll eventually suffer hearing loss unless you take precautions.

Mowing the lawn, construction, shooting is no different

>>31557169
Check out Oliver Winchester over here with the knowledge.

>>31557014
WHAT'S THAT ABOUT A RABBIT?