Unlikely, but… Small arms enthusiasts are often not great with hearing protection. As hearing declines, men especially tend to be less proactive in seeking care

Unlikely, but… Small arms enthusiasts are often not great with hearing protection. As hearing declines, men especially tend to be less proactive in seeking care, mostly hearing aids. Why does this matter? Hearing loss is often a causative factor with depression, social isolation, anxiety and early onset dementia. Fear and anxiety drive a lot of the behavior that gun merchants leverage to sell guns. It’s a vicious cycle.