DO NOT wear one for more than an hour, or you will find out what banding does to a steer. You do not want any of your vital bits to slough off and that can happen in mere hours, such as falling asleep with one installed. Sadly, it happens to old men on occasion in medical settings when their foreskins remain retracted from catheterization.
Originally Posted by Enchanterlingum
Thank you. Good information. I was trying to be funny again, on a serious topic. I appologize.
For long distance shooting in the prone position using a sling that lengthened to wrap around your arm and lock you in on target, the US Marine Corps taught us to only stay in that position for 20 to 30 seconds. Some guys were walking around with temporary sling paralysis of their arm because the held the position too long.
Kinda like sex. Get down, take your shot, and take a break - you have had enough.