Hearing Protection for W&C Class

[t84a]

My wife and I are planning to take the class. What hearing protection is recommended?

 

[Lafayette]

Depends - is it at an indoor or outdoor range? How many people in the class? Will there be others at the range shooting larger calibers or rifles?

I always play it safe and double up at an indoor range (muffs and some foam plugs) but at an outdoor range where people are spread out and only 1-2 people shooting at a time then I’ll stick with some electric muffs.

 

[Speed3]

I used to double up but found the custom fitted earplugs are the ONLY way to go. No matter is cutting the grass or shooting indoors/outdoors

 

[Park ranger]

Cigarettes butts.

 

[t84a]

Good evening I host classes at Range Time indoor range

 

[outrider58]

Cigarettes butts.

Or .357 cases

 

[Edwonbass]

I use electronic ear pro. I found it handy to be able to listen to instructions while on the firing line.

 

[smokey]

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[Phoenix_1295]

Hearing protection with a minimum NRR of 28 is recommended for indoor ranges. I had worn muffs at indoor ranges. I recently got a set of Axil GS Extreme 2.0’s with Max Protect foam ear tips (30 NRR) and have found them to be comparable to my muffs. While I’m shooting, I turn off the electronic hearing and turn it on for conversation. The added benefit is Bluetooth, so I can hear the phone if I get a call.

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[trickg]

I feel like this needs to be posted.

 

[RFBfromDE]

Cheap, safe, effective;

https://www.basspro.com/shop/en/radians-low-set-ear-muffs

Wife doubles up with ear plugs.

 

[Slumy__57]

I wore Walker's electronic muffs for mine. If you're shooting indoors, double up with some regular ear plugs. The shooting portion for my class was outdoors, so I didn't need to. It was definitely nice having the electronic muffs instead of regular ones. Made it a lot easier to hear the instructor as he talked me through the shots. This is what I bought

Amazon Walker's Razor Slim Link

 

[possumman]

Horrible Freight has muffs and plugs and electronic ones if you want to splurge

 

[Roksfr]

You can pick up a decent set of Walkers electronic for under $50, as mentioned above, this is the best option all around, you can hear when you need to. If you want to spend a few dollars more get the rechargeable set. Also as mentioned above, double up if you are shooting indoors.

 

[t84a]

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With its ultra-compact design, the Razor Slim electronic muffs offer superior hearing protection in a low-profile design.

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Do these really work for $30?

 

[smokey]

Do these really work for $30?

Yup you can pay more for more noise reduction and better electronics, but it'll do for an electronic set that allows you to hear people speaking during shooting things.

 

[t84a]

Thoughts on these?

GLORYFIRE Ear Protection for Shooting Electronic Hearing Protection Noise Cancelling Ear Muffs, Olive Green https://a.co/d/14mkJ8X

 

[CZ TAIJI]

Thoughts on these?

GLORYFIRE Ear Protection for Shooting Electronic Hearing Protection Noise Cancelling Ear Muffs, Olive Green https://a.co/d/14mkJ8X

i looked
on amazon reviews just now. i also saw the same type on youtube review video with a different name. i wouldn't trust my ears to those cheap cans.

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[linkstate]

I know a lot of people will balk at the cost but hands down I love the Sordin Supreme Pro X with the gel cups.

They are comfortable and have been fine so far shooting handguns outside with others without doubling up on plugs. Indoors, I’d probably add plugs.

My hearing isn’t great. I haven’t been tested since I was a kid but as an adult I can carry on normal conversation just fine but in crowded rooms it’s all a muddy mess. At the range I have always struggled to understand people when BSing with muffs on.

I took a class recently and decided to spring for them so I would be able to hear instructions better. I switch between the shooting and focus mode as needed. The mics are awesome. It’s so natural sounding and you can easily tell the direction of the source. It’s a piece of gear I wish I had bought years ago.

 

[Bob A]

I bought Howard Leight muffs from Amazon a few years ago. Noise canceling, adjustable volume control so you can hear what's going on around you. Not pricey; I think at the time they were around 40 bucks.

They work fine, and are an order of magnitude better than just plain muffs. I've used them in indoor ranges with multiple shooters, and my hearing is no worse than it was before. (Which is not saying much, alas.)