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Re:Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Di... by mathsmath on Monday July 01, 2024 @08:26PM (#40852346)
I think it depends on the shockwave. Maybe someone can math it out, but it’s like the sound leaf blower makes vs standing right next to a jet engine. I have never seen a shockwave on the ground behind a “normal” firearm, but it seems commonplace with artillery.
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Re:Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Di... by DaoVeles on Monday July 01, 2024 @10:09PM (#40852917)
The question is if there is a cumulative effect from the smaller shock waves or if there is a threshold that needs to be exceeded to cause issues.
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Re:Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Di... by mathsmath on Monday July 01, 2024 @11:05PM (#40853204)
I think for SEALs in particular the issue would be cumulative large shockwaves, and how to better protect against them.
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Re:Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Di... by midjji on Tuesday July 02, 2024 @03:17AM (#40854276)
My bet is on a high threshold. There is no evidence for this at all in small arms enthusiasts.
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Re:Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Di... by jack_riminton on Tuesday July 02, 2024 @04:41AM (#40854707)
Ex artillery officer here, the shockwaves from firing artillery can be so powerful they can knock you off your feet if you're standing in the wrong place at the wrong time and caught unawares
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Re:Pattern of Brain Damage Is Pervasive in Navy SEALs Who Di... by NotYourLawyer on Tuesday July 02, 2024 @08:08AM (#40855824)
You can definitely see the shock wave from a .50 cal with a muzzle brake.
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