Would one shotgun blast from 10 feet away damage my hearing permanently ?

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I was At the range with my girlfriend and her dad, and she was shooting my 12 gauge, I told her to hold her fire so I could take off my earring protection so I could fix them, they were a bit too tight, of course she didn’t listen and fired right as I took them off, it was only one shot and I was about 10 feet away, should I be fine

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Of course. When I hunt neither myself nor anyone I hunt with wears ear protection and we fire 12 ga.s with our heads right next to them.

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One time should not cause you permanent damage but repeatedly listening to loud noises like that can cause you permanent damage

Pearl L · Answer

i would try not to worry about it

Anonymous · Answer

Would it?  Possibly.  Could it?  Possibly.  So you want ME to determine if you've lost any part of your hearing?  Amazing.

Mr. Smartypants · Answer

I'd think after one shot, 10 feet away, you should be fine.  I SAID, YOU SHOULD BE FINE!

Would one shotgun blast from 10 feet away damage my hearing permanently ?

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