Simp,

In my opinion, I don't think guns with 24 inch barrels should be used in a duck blind due tothe closer proximity to the muzzle blast. It makes no difference to the shooter, but anyone standing next to the guy with the 24 inch barrel will definitely get their ears rung. Therefore, out of courtesy to other guys inthe blind, I use either my 870 or Extrema, both of which have 28 inch barrels,when hunting in a blind. Like I said, I'm sure there are different opinions, but I just use my guns with longer barrels out of courtesy to the other guys. I meant no offense to you if you use a gun with 24 inch barrel. I actually prefer my SX2 with the 24 inch when I'm hunting alone because I can shoulder it, acquire my target, and fire so much faster. The gun you use is purely your choice.