Ear/hearing protection

[IW1978]

What does everyone use? I usually just use foam plugs or some pressure-gradient plugs when hunting. I use both plugs and ear muffs when shooting clays. Would love some recommendations.

[Bill Murphy]

I have used molded plugs for many years for shotgun shooting. I use the molded plugs and muffs for rifle and pistol. The molded plugs can be fitted at home from kits is that's what you want to do.

[Dean Romig]

When shooting clays I always use either molded plugs or some kind of baffle plugs.
I never use hearing protection when hunting as it covers the sound of game moving through the leaves/tall grass or forest floor litter. I need to hear those sounds.
Now that I am permanently dependent on hearing aids I rarely use plugs as my hearing aids are Bluetooth operated and I can set them to reduce loud noises.





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[Stan Hillis]

Custom molded earplugs when shooting clays. Nothing when hunting, as Dean said.

[Bob Jurewicz]

I've used EAR Customized Hearing Protectors for more than 10-12 years. They enhance hearing under normal conditions and degrade loud noise like gunshots. I use these for hunting and target shooting. Can't say enough about my satisfaction. Only down side is the cost.
Bob Jurewicz

[John Davis]

99% of my shooting these days is on a trap field. I use foam ear plugs with the highest noise reduction rating. When used correctly, they are hard to beat and I buy them in bulk. Ear muffs get in the way. I tried the custom molded earplugs for years and they never seemed to work for me for long.

[Big D]

When I was in the Army 60 years ago, I stuffed used up cigarette filters in my ears. Today, my ears are one of the few body systems which still work well