Hearing safety and home defense firearms?

What’s the safest option (firearm/caliber) for protecting your hearing if you had to fire a gun indoors? I’d love to hear everyone’s opinions.

I know a lot of people have switched to suppressed .300 Blackout with subsonic ammo because of the reduced noise and penetration.

Thanks in advance for your input!

I use a suppressor on all my home defense firearms. My Glock 19 on the nightstand has an Obsidian, my AP5-P has another Obsidian, and my SBR AR has a Griffin. I use subsonic 9mm and polymer tip .223. I live in a concrete block house with block interior walls, so I’m free to do what I need to.

100% agree, suppressed .300 Blackout with subsonic ammo is the best choice for home defense.

Marshmallows (just kidding, but it’s quieter!).

Subsonic .300 Blackout is definitely a solid choice.

James Reeves did a great video recently about firearm accessories and how they’re viewed in court cases. He mentioned that using an SBR or suppressor can come with mandatory minimum sentencing. Check it out on YouTube.

@Juno
Wait, really? I get if it’s illegal in your state, but in states where suppressors are legal, how would that work? I’m going to watch the video, but this doesn’t make sense to me.

Brook said:
@Juno
Wait, really? I get if it’s illegal in your state, but in states where suppressors are legal, how would that work? I’m going to watch the video, but this doesn’t make sense to me.

It might be about how the jury perceives the weapon. Remember, most jurors probably aren’t gun enthusiasts and only know what they see on TV or from politicians.

Brook said:
@Juno
Wait, really? I get if it’s illegal in your state, but in states where suppressors are legal, how would that work? I’m going to watch the video, but this doesn’t make sense to me.

Exactly, it’s just something to keep in mind. Federal laws can override state/local ones.

@Juno
I watched the video and it feels like he’s using some fear tactics to push US Law Shield insurance. But yeah, if you were convicted of a crime, using a suppressor would definitely be an issue. As long as you’re using your firearm legally, you should be fine, especially if you’re using the same type of gear that law enforcement uses.

@Brook
Totally agree. But yeah, if you’re breaking the law, then you’re definitely in trouble.

Juno said:
@Brook
Totally agree. But yeah, if you’re breaking the law, then you’re definitely in trouble.

I’ve seen beat cops with suppressors on their patrol rifles. There’s even a video of officers using a suppressed .300 Blackout to take down a hostage-taker with a single headshot.

@Brook
That’s impressive! Now if only they spent that money on better police training, too.

Juno said:
@Brook
That’s impressive! Now if only they spent that money on better police training, too.

No argument here!

@Juno
James Reeves always puts out great content. I’ll have to check that one out!

@Juno
He also pointed out how quick-detach suppressors might raise red flags in court.

Eliot said:
@Juno
He also pointed out how quick-detach suppressors might raise red flags in court.

That’s true. I live in a townhouse, so if my neighbors don’t hear gunshots, something’s definitely suspicious.

Whatever gun you use, be okay with never seeing it again. Law enforcement will confiscate it as evidence, and you might not get it back for years.

Keep a pair of ear muffs next to your bedside lockbox if you use a pistol. If you use a long gun, hang ear muffs on it. For night-time defense, that works well. But for daytime, if you’re carrying, you won’t have time to put on ear protection.

@Ezri
I like that idea, but if I’m clearing my house at night, I want to be able to hear as well.