Ear Protection

[jpx0123]

surfire EP7. I use them and they are only like 15 bucks... and they have replacement sponges for the ear buds, so you only need to buy those when you need. cheap and works well for me. I go to indoor ranges and use this with my AR and 308 and its fine for me. YMMV

[tacticalcity]

For an affordable solution: I picked up a set of the Surefire ones mentioned by jpx0123 at SHOT SHOW and love them. Not electronic. They are reusable semi-fitted (you pick your size s, m, l) and very comfortable. I need to check with my supplier and see if they got any more in besides size medium. These start around $22 before shipping and tax. I really, really like these things...but they don't sell very well. Which is surprising given how well they work. http://stores.ebay.com/Tactical-City...&_sid=98098119


For me the inexpensive (Under $400) electronic earmuffs always cut out too late. You end up hearing a flash of the gun shot and it is not comfortable at all. You end up having to turn the volume down so low that it defeats the purpose. But maybe that is just me? I do sell a lot of them...and I mean a lot of them. I've got them starting around $29 before tax and freight. http://stores.ebay.com/Tactical-City...&_sid=98098119


Now, for really expensive ones that cut out sooner than any of the others checkout the Westone Defend Ears... Electronic Ear Plugs. Very, very nice. Best non-fitted solution money can buy. Became and official dealer at this years SHOT SHOW where I got the full demo and tryout on how they worked. They are really impressive if you have the money to spend. Some people do.

$499 + free shipping (not including tax). This is their MAP price, but we include free shipping to try and get more people to make the leap. They are worth the price if you can afford it just like a Ferrari is worth it if you can afford it...but spending that much on hearing protection is not for everyone. For a Cop, Range Master, somebody constantly around noise who needs comfortable all day protection...these are a must have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Westone-Defend-Ear-Universal-Fit-Shooter-Electronic-Ear-Plugs-Very-High-End-/261803247851?ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT

[Mossy Man]

I suggest you double up if you're going to an indoor range. Earplugs + Earmuffs .

Agree.

Double up, you only get one set of ears for life and hearing loss never really comes back.

[TKM]

Loud live music, guns, certain mining activities and aircraft mean I always get high score when the hearing detector van rolls around.

Spend the money. It's important to hear range commands and be able to communicate with students. As well as being easier to prevent the damage than to fix it.

On the positive side, most of the frequencies that I can't hear anymore are popular with small children and nasal women.

Who wouldn't pay to be free of Fran Dreschers voice?.

[Motosurgeon]

Agree.

Double up, you only get one set of ears for life and hearing loss never really comes back.

This

[jpx0123]

Here is a link to Amazon selling them.

http://www.amazon.com/Surefire-Sonic-Defender-Black-EP7-BK-LPR/dp/B00FDWND72#

[m850168]

I use Surefire EP's - I believe I have 4's and 7's, prefer the 4's with the flange and no foam for comfort - all the time while shooting anywhere.

I add muffs over the top for indoor use, currently some cheap (but fantastic) Howard Leight passive muffs from Amazon. Can't hear much of anything at the range, but that's preferable to not hearing much of anything all the time.

I am saving up for some MSA Sordin Supreme Pro-X's, which seem to get great reviews. The $50ish Howard Leights are also well regarded.

When I feel like I might be spending too much on hearing protection, I look at the prices of hearing aids. Mid-level seems to be $4000. The MSA's seem like a steal in comparison at $300, which is about what I would spend to go to the range four times.

[97F1504RAD]

How are these?

http://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000PW82JE/ref=twister_B002SPVQOO?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

[tacticalcity]

Loud live music, guns, certain mining activities and aircraft mean I always get high score when the hearing detector van rolls around.

Spend the money. It's important to hear range commands and be able to communicate with students. As well as being easier to prevent the damage than to fix it.

On the positive side, most of the frequencies that I can't hear anymore are popular with small children and nasal women.

Who wouldn't pay to be free of Fran Dreschers voice?.

They say that when men age they naturally loose the ability to hear higher pitch noises and women age they loose the ability to hear lower pitch noises...it is natures way of keeping husbands and wives from killing each other.

[MyOdessa]

I've been using Howard Leight Leightning L3 Earmuffs for about 20 years and they are the best non-electronic muffs I have ever used. Very comfortable and they have a noise reduction of 30 dB. (and have been tested to that number, if I remember correctly.) The best part is, you can order them from Home Depot for $21. http://www.homedepot.com/p/Howard-Le...3?N=5yc1vZc22t

[451040]

I am saving up for some MSA Sordin Supreme Pro-X's, which seem to get great reviews.

I've got them with the gel earmuff seals. Some of the best money I've ever spent. I also double up with 3M foam plugs due to shooting comp'd rifles and handguns. While at an organized range, I can hear commands and communicate clearly with fellow shooters.

When I feel like I might be spending too much on hearing protection, I look at the prices of hearing aids. Mid-level seems to be $4000. The MSA's seem like a steal in comparison at $300, which is about what I would spend to go to the range four times.

^ nailed it

[skilletboy]

I like muff

[rkt88edmo]

I suggest you double up if you're going to an indoor range. Earplugs + Earmuffs .

This. muffs don't always povide good seal around the arms of protective eyewear and indoors the sound is contained and you have a lot more exposure. Double up.

And learn how to correctly insert earplugs.

[GEBHARD]

Brownells sells the pro ears rebranded as their own for half the price......

http://www.brownells.com/shooting-accessories/ear-eye-protection/ear-muffs/brownells-pro-series-hearing-protection-prod43970.aspx

[Old4eyes]

I also use the Howard Leight R-01902 Impact Pro Electronic Shooting Earmuffs. I wear glasses and I don't feel that they loose much of a seal or cause discomfort on the ear pieces. They will not allow a good cheek weld on your long guns. For that I use Caldwell Emax low profile backed up with ear plugs.

It would be nice if the Howard Leight had a on/off indicator like the Caldwell, but that's a minor point.