"Technically" you are wrong on your standpoint. There is no enforcement of OSHA standards to the public implied or otherwise. EVER. If one company aligns its policies for visitors with OSHA standards it's not the same as OSHA enforcing WORKPLACE standards. I'm sorry if you cannot accept this.
To be fair, it sounds like the guy has not put an iota of thought into his hunting gear, as a silencer is less hassle than any ear pro in a hunting scenario.
I completely agree...unfortunately that is an ideal world, and not the one in which we live!
My scabbard made by Murray Leather fits my suppressor attached hunting rifles perfectly . I hunt off of horses a lot and have no troubles.
Who needs hearing hahaha. I can totally see this for varmint style stuff! For me it may be the only place a supressor makes the most sense.
I'd have a suppressor for home defense first, and then for hunting. My hearing is so damaged from the Army that loud noises are now painful for me.
Even a fair defense lawyer would win this. How could some go to a gun range without some reasonable expectations that they are going to be exposed to loud noises?
I've been on 16 guided horseback hunts. Have yet to see an outfitter that provides a scabbard for rifles with silencers. I bring my own scabbard and saddle bags when I go. He obviously didn't. Guessing you're not familiar with ESP hearing protection. They go in when I start the hunt in the morning and they come off at the end of the day. No different than the hearing aids I wear.
It's a known risk, like choosing to drive after freezing rain. That's on the individual.
Yep and that's why i have my own and have sent many customers his way just for that reason..
