I live in rural WV, where random gunshots are not only the norm, they're practically expected. People call the cops if they DON'T hear gunfire coming from your property.
On July 4th, well after 11:00, I've been known to fire about 4-5 shots through the ol' Moisin Nagant in celebration. Nobody calls the cops.
The locals automatically filter out .22 noise. People literally can hear it and not realize they've heard it.
When I go up to my BIL's in Vermont, I always sling my 870 for squirrels & chipmonks. They like to destroy the maple sugaring lines.
My SIL knows when I'maround, she will hear lots of pops in the woods. My wife craps her pants, my SIL doesn't notice.