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I know of, and personally know, some folks that don't use ear or eye pro when shooting (or using/around other mechanicals).
I personally value my eyesight and hearing more than just about anything. I cannot imagine stupidly losing either due to laziness or just not wanting the inconvenience of wearing inexpensive protection.
As far as hunting, recreation shooting, and warfare, at what point did eye pro and ear pro become commonplace?
I know that plastics were around during WWII era. I imagine that many veterans lost eyesight and hearing that could have been avoided. Why wouldn't some business produce eye protection? What about foam ear protection inserts? Basic technology... was it the 'tough guy' syndrome?
I personally value my eyesight and hearing more than just about anything. I cannot imagine stupidly losing either due to laziness or just not wanting the inconvenience of wearing inexpensive protection.
As far as hunting, recreation shooting, and warfare, at what point did eye pro and ear pro become commonplace?
I know that plastics were around during WWII era. I imagine that many veterans lost eyesight and hearing that could have been avoided. Why wouldn't some business produce eye protection? What about foam ear protection inserts? Basic technology... was it the 'tough guy' syndrome?