Hearing Protection at the Gun Range

[mikemyers]

I did a search for hearing protection, but only found one thread that was a complaint about s specific product.

I have a set of ear muffs from a lifetime ago. I'm pretty sure hearing protection has advanced over the years. Can anyone suggest some of the better products to consider buying?

Are "ear muffs" better than "ear plugs", or vice versa?

Are there any devices that maybe use electronics to allow you to hear ordinary conversation, but still block the loud noise and pressure?


In a quick search on the internet, I found products priced from around $20 to $60 or so. If price was no concern whatever, is one of these considered "the best" in today's world?

(I should add that I am simply asking for what is "best" for handgun target shooting at the local gun range. That is the application - not hunting, or use with rifles.)

 

[climbnjump]

There have been many threads on hearing protection.

These are only a few:

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=736985&highlight=Peltor

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=738096&highlight=Peltor

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=752244&highlight=Peltor

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?t=654267&highlight=Peltor

There might be something in one of those that will get you started.

 

[mikemyers]

Thanks - that second link looks good. I don't know why it didn't show up in my search.....

This thread can be deleted.

 

[hso]

Here's the short summation -

Wear properly fitting ear plugs under muffs.
Make sure that your safety glasses allow the pads of the muffs to seal well.
If you want to be able to hear instructions use good quality electronic earmuffs from an industrial safety manufacturer instead of trying to save money instead of your hearing.
"Best" electronic muffs for the money are the Howard Leight Impact Sports.

 

[mikemyers]

.......If you want to be able to hear instructions use good quality electronic earmuffs from an industrial safety manufacturer instead of trying to save money instead of your hearing.....

This is what I asked about in the other thread:
http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-R-01526-Electronic-Earmuff/dp/B001T7QJ9O

http://www.howardleight.com/images/pdf/0000/0494/HLI113_-_Howard_Leight_Impact_Sport_Brochure.pdf

 

[hso]

They're the company I recommend.

 

[mikemyers]

Hi again - if you're the moderator here, can you delete, or "hide" this thread? I don't know why the other threads didn't show up when I did the search, but now that I've found them, this thread is no longer needed...... or, if you think it's useful, keep it here.

 

[hso]

Good info for the next member looking. Thanks for asking the questions.