I've had tinnitus since my late teens (bouncing at night clubs and concerts.) At first, I thought I'd go nuts with the ringing. You eventually get use to it but as mentioned, I only hear it in the still of the night with no other noise in the room. I have slept with a fan on ever since for some white noise. I can still hear really well, just have the constant ringing for over 20 years now. I double up hearing protection at the range...indoor or out.