If you listen to music while you shoot what is it?

[Howland937]

I don't listen to music when I'm doing anything I feel needs my unwavering focus. Working, shooting, reloading...all have so many aspects that to me, hearing is really necessary. I prefer to not wear thick gloves while doing any of those if possible, because being able to feel what's going on as well as hear is important to me.

 

[SwampWolf]

I don't like distractions while I'm doing anything that is potentially hazardous.

In terms of "distractions", the most offensive ones are my shooting neighbors touching off Magnums with brakes. Bring on Bach or Beethoven; music to my muffled ears.

 

[Jackiesman]

My earplugs used to be plugged into my portable cd andunder my muffs, and I listened to Beethoven, especially Moonlight Sonata (his 9th). Very calming and relaxing. But sometimes Niel Diamond if I was trap shooting.

 

[EIB0879]

Nope but I might try. I listen to metal while working.

 

[Captcurt]

I guess Clapton's, "I Shot the Sheriff," would be frowned upon.

 

[Hugger-4641]

I don't often listen to music while I shoot. But I do have my own range out my back door. Sometimes the house stereo is on. If my wife is home, it's gonna be classic rock, anything from Led to Metalica to Journey. If I'm the one who turned the stereo on, it depends on my mood. Usually Country, ( Martina is my woma), but it might also be classic rock, might be Avenged Seven Fold, might be Beethoven, but guaranteed it won't be rap.

 

[doubleh]

Doubleh, if you like the Sound of Silence, listen to Disturbed's version of it.

Talk about being blown away by a remake of a song! They took it and made it heavy, made the song incredible!

I have and it is pretty good but I still prefer the Venture's version. How about the the version by Wumuquikuna?

 

[Hugger-4641]

What, no Trans Siberian Orchestra fans yet?

 

[kje54]

"Happiness is a warm gun bang, bang, shoot, shoot. " The Beatles

 

[.45Coltguy]

Not while shooting, but, doing some case prep, I've been known to listen to Marshall Tucker.

 

[Thomasss]

I torn between "The Good, The Bad and The Ugly" and "Bolero" by Rafel But of course, there is always
"The 1812 Overture" (Sugar Pops cereal theme) and Rossini's "William Tell Overture" (Theme from The Lone Ranger) and let's not forget John Western's song from TV show "Paladin" and John Cash singing "Ghost Riders in the Sky."
Actually, multi tasking with music is suppose to help one concentrate on shooting. Of course having a small amount of beer is suppose to do the same by relaxing one's body. Trouble is, how much is a little? lol

 

[Bearded Phil]

If I'm not active on my bench at the range I'm usually chatting with range officers or other friendly folks near by so even if I did have bluetooth capable PPE I probably wouldn't be listening to anything, I'd have to pause too often!

When I'm loading, though, I do listen to podcasts or my music collection that spans classic rock, oldies from the 50's/60's, jazz, classical, rock from the 80's, 90's and more recent decades.

 

[Armored farmer]

I haven't tried listening to music while shooting.
I am a bit of an amateur theologian. I have often listened to RC Sproul on Bluetooth speaker while reloading.

 

[blue32]

I dont usually mix shooting and music but if I do, the music is also mixed:

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Music has it's place, but with me, it's certainly not on the range.

 

[Nuclear]

Now that I have Bluetooth enabled electronic hearing protection, I’m going to come up with a music playlist for the next shooting competition. My guess is that once I get into the stage, I won’t consciously hear the music, though.

 

[45CalPal]

I have ear protection where it sync's to my Samsung phone.

When I'm Long Distance Shooting I love listening to two kinds of music. Zen music like Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb.

And if I'm looking to get get amped up it's Metallica all the way.

When long distance shooting (on private range) I as well use metallica, however I also use many others forms of metal such as danzig, motorhead, slayer etc.... it helps me put more focus in the visual of the scope....

 

[Skylerbone]

Baroque style music is the only type having been concluded to aid in concentration and memorization according to one of my old college professors (who’s name escapes me). I do recall that rhythmic beat, and its pace was key. Ride the Lightning, not so much.

 

[Old Dog]

The last set of ear-pro I bought, some high-end Walker's, has Bluetooth, so I have been listening to my playlists at my local indoor ranges. ZZ Top, Creedence, Lynard Skynard, AC/DC, Merle, Waylon, Johnny Cash, Willie.. Steve Earle.

When I was on a tac team and we rode out on call-outs, we each had our own theme song we'd blast in the van. For some reason, I always remember the dude who favored Bon Jovi's "Blaze of Glory." I liked Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight."

 

[1KPerDay]

Corporate metal, of course. It just starts playing whenever I operate operatingly.

 

[rust collector]

I need my concentration when shooting, and try to eliminate even minor distractions. Appropriate music is great for physical training and exertion, but not when I am working on the zen of accurate shooting.

 

[BigBlue 94]

I liked Phil Collins "In the Air Tonight

I dont really like Phil, or that type of music, but that song was on our high school football warm up mix. Its a good one.

 

[Howland937]

Corporate metal, of course. It just starts playing whenever I operate operatingly.

I can see wanting to get amped up for an operation. Maybe I should try it on my next operation, then maybe I won't get so shaky and get zapped everytime I try to pick up the funny bone.

 

[dh1633pm]

What else would one listen to but Drowning Pool "Let the Bodies Hit the Floor". If shooting from a Helicopter, then CCR, Fortunate Son.

Never listen to music when shooting. Ever. Have Bluetooth enabled hearing protection, but only so I can listen to music when mowing the lawn. A two hour a week job.

 

[Bearded Phil]

Baroque style music is the only type having been concluded to aid in concentration and memorization according to one of my old college professors (who’s name escapes me). I do recall that rhythmic beat, and its pace was key. Ride the Lightning, not so much.

You know what they say, though: If it ain't Baroque don't fix it. (sorry, I had to )