Is it a really bad idea to...

[Rekrab]

...listen to music at the range under your ear protection?

I only ask because I've used homebrew Noise blocking headphones for years. I take a pair of cheapo headphones, break 'em and jam the ear pieces into the ears of ear protection, sound WAY better than noise canceling 'phones.

[Black Majik]

I suppose it depends on the type of range. Outdoor ranges with line breaks are definitely a bad idea, you can't hear range commands.

Indoor ranges, while it doesn't have line breaks have PA systems.

I'd be inclined to say that it is a bad idea to listen to music while shooting. Shooting requires your full attention.

Then again, I'd probably be bobbin' my head to the music if I listened to anything while shooting. It would ruin my groups.

[Jonathan Doe]

I agree with Majik. You need to be able to hear the range command and emergency cease fire.

[Rekrab]

That was my basic thinking...

I just get sick of hearing my own breathing while shooting. The indoor range I go to doesn't have a PA. I think...

[cassius]

Safety First. And shooting to your own personal soundtrack under your headphones isn't safe. And is hell on your situational awareness.

[M1A Rifleman]

My opinion, YES!

[Arteel]

Maybe just use 1 earphone?

[kermit315]

Thats what we have to do on the ship so we can hear the 1MC

[operationblackwater]

Very Bad Idea, safety first. ipods are for when youre riding a bike or at the gym not handling weapons even under controlled environments.

[Mr. Beretta]

Yes!

[taloft]

For safety reasons, I'd forego the music. Besides, when the bad guys attack from the shadows there won't be a sound track playing in the background.

[MrClamperSir]

I tried this while on my property. It lead to sloppiness and a feeling of disconnect. IMHO music, especially good music, fills you with an emotional state that is better left for instances where you needn't be in complete control.

[MILLITIAof1]

I usually blast the music in my truck while I shoot out of the bed.
If you cant shoot with distractions how will you survive the zombies?

[minuteman]

You can always sing to yourself. Watch out for the other people on the range if you are out of key.