I know someone who is talking about keeping some electronic ear protection (muffs) near his HD firearm. He says if he hears a bump in the night and has the time before investigating, he will put on the ear protection so he can preserve his hearing if he has to fire, but at the same time be able to hear noises around him.

He spent a lot of time playing music in bars and clubs in his youth, and the loud music took some of his hearing. He wants to preserve whats left.

Sounds a little "extreme" to me, but I couldn't argue with his logic.

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