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Originally Posted by Frazod
The last time I shot with my Air Force buddy we were at an unsupervised range and he didn't bother with ear plugs for the same reason (he also found it disconcerting firing a rifle that didn't have a three round burst). I wore mine initially, but then took mine off as well; hell, I lost my hearing in the gunshot register a long time ago, so at this point what difference does it make? I shot for years without hearing protection, although obviously now I regret it. Just wasn't a thing out in rural Missouri back in the 70s and 80s.
Of course, everywhere I shoot up here requires them.
And I too say "huh?" to the wife a lot. Of course, half the time I hear what she says and just ignore it. It's a very convenient excuse.  |
I'l never forget one TDY at Fort Knox. I was doing an investigation at the Armor Engineer Board. Went with a CID investigator to one of the Tank ranges to speak with a 1st Sergeant.
We did our thing - and he asks me if I'd like to take a shot downrange with a SABOT round in the tube. I figured "Hell! Why not?" Climbed up on the M60A1, slid down in the turret and he had me sit in the gunners seat. Loader puts a round in the tube and yells "Up!"
I aimed at a PC about 3/4 mile down rage and hit the button....HOLY SHIT!! I knew then, they could take the MOS of tanker and shove it up their ass........
. Did hit the PC however....
