Seems like the right place to ask this question. I'm dang near certain what the doc will say, but I thought I'd ask the members. Going on 2 weeks plus with a ruptured eardrum, and right now I'd say I'm only hearing at <10% of the level pre rupture in that ear. I really would like to go shooting soon, and I'm thinking this may be a while to heal. I was figuring to use both plugs and muffs for protection. I started wondering if taking out plugs would actually hinder healing due to the seal created with them. Anyhow, I'd like to hear...errrr...read what folks think. I'm sure there has been a few busted ear drums here. Thank you.