Hearing protection

[filerunner]

Forgive me if I'm not posting this in the right area. My daughter is going to go through the concealed weapons class and was picking up some things for her class and she bought some ear muffs. Well she really hates them and tried some others and didn't like them.

My question is, what other options are there? Like a good brand or type of quality ear plugs that are safe. I use muffs so I don't know and I thought some of you could recommend something. Thanks

[DragonLibra]

Forgive me if I'm not posting this in the right area. My daughter is going to go through the concealed weapons class and was picking up some things for her class and she bought some ear muffs. Well she really hates them and tried some others and didn't like them.

My question is, what other options are there? Like a good brand or type of quality ear plugs that are safe. I use muffs so I don't know and I thought some of you could recommend something. Thanks

Curious why she didn't like muffs? They might take a little getting used to but I'd think they'd be tolerable for one class. You might want to take a look at websites like Cabela's or Midway USA for ideas and you can read customer ratings. For some brands (I believe they are available for Peltors) you can get gel inserts.

I wear Caldwell Electronic muffs currently which allow me to hear conversations and instructions on the range. Till they wore out I liked a set of behind the head muffs from Peltor that I wore for a number of seasons. To make the muffs more tolerable I have Ear Muff Cloth Covers.

I've also supplemented my muffs at noisy indoor ranges with these Combat Arms plugs. They seem adequate enough to use alone.

Combat Arms Plugs (http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=netcon-cat20801&id=0061225229479a&navCount=1&podId=0061225&parentId=cat20801&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=XK&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601233&cmCat=netcon&cm_ven=netcon&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=ear%20protection%20shooting&cm_ite=netcon&rid=2146251080&hasJS=true)

Hearing Protection Cabelas (http://www.cabelas.com/hearing-protection-enhancements.shtml)

[drpdw]

Filerunner,

BEFORE your daughter completely vetoes ear muffs, get her a pair of Caldwell, low-profile, electronic muffs----they're 1/2 the thickness of those available at the ranges, allow one to hear voices yet still protect one's hearing...and can be blinged-up! I've added Swarovski crystals to the outside muffs...to match the inside grips of my CCWs... In addition, if your daughter has a small face, you may want to go to Gander Mt. and pick up a pair of micro safety glasses (I prefer the yellow but they also come in clear)...for $7.99. I've done this and no longer have the problem of my glasses flopping around!

-drpdw:cool:

[filerunner]

Thanks for the replies. I think she needs to give the muffs more time to get used to. She says she can't stand them on her head and they get caught in her hair, which sounds kind of silly to me. I think I will get her a pair of the electronic Caldwell muffs to try an if she really can't use them, I will. Thanks again

[DragonLibra]

Thanks for the replies. I think she needs to give the muffs more time to get used to. She says she can't stand them on her head and they get caught in her hair, which sounds kind of silly to me. I think I will get her a pair of the electronic Caldwell muffs to try an if she really can't use them, I will. Thanks again

If she is shooting a semi-auto or on the line with a group of shooters to block any flying brass. That might solve the problem as well of muffs getting tangled in hair.

[ExxoticOne]

I use construction-grade earplugs.

[vafish]

I just got a pair of Surefire EP4 ear plugs a couple of weeks ago. I've worn them for 3 hours during a match and then almost continuously for 2 days while teaching a class.

They are the most comfortable hearing protection I have ever worn. (and I have been shooting for over 40 years.) They allow you to have a normal conversation, although it is still slightly muffled, and block out the gun shots very very well.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images345x345/564444.jpg

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/564444-REG/Surefire_EP4_LPR_EarPro_EP4_Sonic_Defenders.html

http://www.surefire.com/EP3-Sonic-Defenders

I bought mine at a local shop. I just got back from the shop a few minutes ago having bought a 2nd pair of them. I would have bought 2 more pair but they only had 1 size medium left on the shelf.

[Sportsfame18]

ihave some howard leight l3 they are supposed to be really good, i think their one of the highest NR rated muffs.

[rboatright]

I like earplugs. Cheap walgreens 28dB tapered foam earplugs are available in a variety of sizes and are substantially quieter than any muffs I have every used, and I can wear a hat.

And they won't mess up her hair. :)