[SHOOTER13]

What does everyone here use for hearing protection at the gun range...?!

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I use the Surefire EP-4 Sonic Defender Plus system...

EP4 Sonic Defenders® Plus protect your hearing without interfering with your ability to hear routine sounds or conversations. Their triple-flange stem design fits larger ear canals and provides a Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) of 24dB. Sounds, at safe levels, are allowed to pass through into the ear canal, while potentially harmful noises (above 85dB) are reduced to safe levels via a proprietary design that incorporates the patented Hocks Noise Braker® filter. EP4s include attached stopper plugs, which can be inserted for further protection and blocking out lower-level noise, like that heard on a plane, where hearing ambient sounds or conversations isn't critical. The right/left color-coded Sonic Defenders Plus are made from a soft but durable, hypoallergenic polymer and are ergonomically shaped, with an adjustable-stem design, providing a secure fit, all-day comfort, and extended product life (3 to 6+ months, depending on usage and care). And their low-profile design means they can be worn while wearing a helmet or mask, or while using a phone or headset. Available in clear or black.

 

[bhale187]

40 s&w

 

[SHOOTER13]

Niiiiiiiiiiice...!!

 

[jc57]

Let's see - I have some old Norton Sonicvalve II earplugs and some Silencio liquid-padded ear muffs. I've had them for many years, still seem to work OK. They seem to be out of business but this: http://www.jacksonsafety.com/linkdetails.cfm?groupid=3005521 is a similar product.

 

[bhale187]

 

[David]

I don't wear hearing protection.

 

[BersaOwner]

I don't wear hearing protection.

Huh.......what did he say!
Just joking, but hearing protection is necessary when shooting any gun no matter how loud or quiet it is. I have high tone hearing loss from working in a factory years ago. I truly wish I had my hearing back there are a lot of things that I can't hear. Far away kids voices, bells & whistles, and one thing that cost me money is the squeakers on the disk brakes. I have ate up a lot of rotors before the squeak gets loud enough for me to hear or feel, by that time it is big $$$ time to put the brakes back right.
I do use protection to keep the small amount of hearing I have left.
You may be young and think that you will know when the sound gets too loud. Take it from me you won't! Hearing loss sneaks up on you very slowly until one day the alarm on your watch stops working, or the ringtone from your cell phone gives you a headache because it is turned all the way up (that is the only way you can hear it).
Hearing children at play from a distance may not be a big deal until their your children.
Please wear hearing protection if not for you, wear it for them!

 

[David]

I am profoundly deaf. I lost my hearing due to severe illness when I was two years old. Maybe saying I don't wear hearing protection may be a bit misleading. I sometimes do and should. While the inner ear is completely kaput, the ear drum itself still works fine. So, when a loud gun goes off, it does rattle my ears and gives me a severe headache.

All seven of my kids (I think I have just seven... hm...) know that their mother and I are deaf, so they are well aware of the rules. They know they must let us read lips, they know they must notify us if someone's at the door, they know they aren't allowed to play near the street, etc. However, if the kids aren't home or if they're asleep, we're poop outta luck. Cannot hear phone, door knock, break-in, car drive up, etc. Its really hard to deal with sometimes. But... being deaf for 36 years... I've learned to adapt.

Yeah, you are very correct, BersaOwner; I should wear my hearing protection at all times. Now, out of respect for you, I will!!!

 

[zekest]

i don't wear hearing protection.

hungh?! What did he just say?!