The last time I shot with my Air Force buddy we were at an unsupervised range and he didn't bother with ear plugs for the same reason (he also found it disconcerting firing a rifle that didn't have a three round burst). I wore mine initially, but then took mine off as well; hell, I lost my hearing in the gunshot register a long time ago, so at this point what difference does it make? I shot for years without hearing protection, although obviously now I regret it. Just wasn't a thing out in rural Missouri back in the 70s and 80s.
Of course, everywhere I shoot up here requires them.
And I too say "huh?" to the wife a lot. Of course, half the time I hear what she says and just ignore it. It's a very convenient excuse.
