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ku4hx-

I never said that it (auditory exclusion) happens every time we are exposed to loud noises, just that it is indeed a proven neuro-physiological effect. On the contrary, I think that your single data point proves a lot -that there is a lot of variability in that effect.

I was once in a cleaning area at a range when someone forgot to check their weapon prior to cleaning. The report left my ears ringing for about thirty minutes so no auditory exclusion there. I suspect that anticipation of a high stress event (like having to shoot to save one's own life) probably plays some sort of role in the response, which if true, would make auditory exclusion less important for the person being shot at -unless of course they were actually anticipating being shot at.

 

[ku4hx]

Oh yeah....I agree. I've experienced unprotected shots at open air ranges (rifle and pistol) more than once in my life. I would have expected a shot in a small room to have been louder and unforgettable. It may have in fact been that way, but for some reason my brain didn't record it that way. Call it adrenaline flow, the stand and fight mentality or whatever you want, it simply was not a memorable event.

My comment about a single data point goes to repeatability and having a valid data set. As a former science teacher, I taught you can't really use a single occurrence as proof. If you can't repeat it, and I don't care to try, it's all just anecdotal at best. A valid personal experience for me, but not one I can guarantee all others will have under similar circumstances.