Guns are Loud: Save Your Hearing

This guide details the proper use and storage of GRITR Electronic Earmuffs, emphasizing their portability and protective features. It covers inspection, fitting, operation, and transport using the included belt clip. The content highlights the importance of hearing protection in shooting environments.

This video showcases the Howard Leight Impact Sport electronic earmuffs, detailing their features and demonstrating their use with a shotgun. It highlights proper battery installation and the effectiveness of the active noise reduction in protecting hearing during live fire.

This review of the ShellShock Protection EXO Pro earmuffs highlights their compact, comfortable design with gel ear cups and a gel-padded head strap, making them suitable for extended wear. The digital sound protection allows users to hear ambient sounds like speech and trigger clicks while muffling loud noises, with adjustable volume. The earmuffs fold up compactly and come with a durable hard case, making them highly portable for range use.

This video reviews the budget-friendly ProHear "Machete" EM066 electronic earmuffs, highlighting their compatibility with Howard Leight Impact Sports accessories. It includes various tests, such as NRR (Noise Reduction Rating), audio, and field tests, to assess their performance. The review aims to determine if these affordable earmuffs offer effective hearing protection for firearm enthusiasts. The video also promotes a contest and links to the creator's other platforms and a detailed written review.

This YouTube video focuses on "Game Changers for the Range," specifically highlighting "Shell Shock Ear and Eye Pro." The title and description suggest a review or demonstration of protective gear for shooting activities. The content likely aims to inform viewers about new or improved ear and eye protection that can significantly enhance their range experience. It's targeted towards individuals who frequent shooting ranges and are looking for effective safety equipment.

This guide, informed by an experienced firearms instructor, outlines essential ear protection options for shooters. It covers the limitations of basic foam plugs and highlights the benefits of electronic muffs, recommending specific models like the Howard Leight Impact Sports for general range use and Ops-Core Amps for tactical applications. The advice emphasizes selecting protection based on the shooting environment and prioritizing hearing preservation.

Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo explains the 'Cruiser Ready' method for storing a home defense shotgun, balancing safety and accessibility. This technique involves a loaded magazine tube but an empty chamber, with the safety off and action unlocked. This allows for rapid deployment by simply racking the slide. Baker also advises loading the magazine one round shy of capacity to preserve magazine spring longevity and prevent potential failures.

The FBI's brief adoption of the 10mm Auto in 1989, primarily with the Smith & Wesson Model 1076, proved disastrous due to mechanical issues and complexity. This led to the development of the '10mm Lite' and ultimately the .40 S&W cartridge, which was quickly adopted by Glock and dominated law enforcement for decades. The 10mm Auto's potential was recognized, but its practical implementation by the FBI failed.

The Ruger Mini-14 has maintained popularity for nearly 50 years by filling a market gap for an affordable, practical semi-automatic rifle, drawing inspiration from the M14. Despite early accuracy criticisms and political controversies, design updates and competitive pricing have kept it relevant, though the rise of affordable AR-15s presents new challenges.

This review of the Chiappa 1892 Alaskan Takedown lever-action rifle highlights its unique takedown feature, making it highly packable. Chris Baker of Lucky Gunner Ammo details its design evolution, caliber options (.44 Mag, .357 Mag), and compares it to other takedown lever actions. While praising its smooth action and crisp trigger, Baker notes some cosmetic quality control issues and suggests ergonomic modifications for improved handling. The rifle demonstrated 100% reliability over 300 rounds with good accuracy from premium loads.