(Part 2) Best hunting & shooting protection according to redditors

https://www.amazon.com/Peltor-Tactical-Electronic-Protector-Protection/dp/B06WGRCH7J

same price amazon, technically cheaper as it shows 3$ coupon for me too.

So this is a Smith and Wesson Model 27, made in 1960 (per the serial number), .357 Magnum (also .38 special). I received it as a gift and it is my first gun ever! Super stoked to own it now, and I'll probably join the prolonged slide of gun ownership that I see in this sub time to time. My next purchase is likely a smaller concealed carry weapon.

The giant ammo tin is vintage, I'm guessing vietnam era, but no idea, I could be full of shit. It's stacked with hundreds of .357 FMJs. 1 box of .357 hollow points, and 2 boxes of Shotshell snake charmers.

I'm pleased as punch with this gun. I've just purchased a bunch of accessories on amazon, I'll post them below, maybe you can tell me if these are good products or not for range shooting. (No referral links or any of that bs)

Plano Protector 4 pistol case

MTM 38/357 Cal 100 Round Flip-Top Ammo Box

Remington T-72 Shooting Glasses

3M Peltor Combat Arms Earplugs

Hoppe's Universal Gun Cleaning Accessory Kit

I know they cost almost as much as the headset, but adding these gel pads made mine way more comfortable and provides a better seal around safety glasses.
ZOHAN Gel Ear Pads for Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Earmuff https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CXL534H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qZS9BbBKYN3YJ

<$40

Pink (OOS until 4/20) - $36.90

Light Teal - $37.31

Kryptek Camo - $39.75


<$50

FDE - $41.99

Teal - $41.97


Black - $44.88

<$60

FDE w/America Patch - $55.21

Kryptek Camo + Clear Shooting Glasses - $55.99


Black w/America Patch (OOS Until 4/20) - $55.09

Multicam - $59.99

Multicam Black - $55.99

OD Green w/America Patch - $49.07

• $33.62 - Black with flag.
  
• $31.93 - Olive drab.
  
• $27.96 - Light Teal
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Razor-Slim-Electronic-Black/dp/B06ZY6GMYD
  
  Edit: light teal
  
  Edit 2: since this is the top comment in going to hijack it. See my other comment for what I think is a better deal, ie 20% off 3M Peltors.

+1 for this solution. They can be had for a decent price too.

> https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WGRCH7J

Be sure to clip the coupon for another $3.45 off.

I just got these and they are awesome. The bluetooth works very well, I was even able to take a call while at an indoor range and the caller could understand me just fine.

I mean...

I bought these and never looked back. I prefer low-profile muffs over ear plugs because they’re easier to take on/off, harder to lose, and as a bonus they keep my ears warm in the winter (i work in an unheated shop). The ones with Bluetooth speakers are about $80, but if you’re not allowed to listen to music at work you can save a lot by getting the non-Bluetooth version, I think they’re around $30.

Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff, Teal (R-02521) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB15S1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_NFLRDbNPFJ3ZY

Twelve bucks from brand new friendo.

I use a pair of shooter's earphones when I just want quietness. Sometimes I can take the noise other times I can't.

Well liking it is a good reason. I still think something like this would serve you as well. https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Shooting-Reduction-Amplification-Protection/dp/B0797SW8VZ

I currently use the Peltor Sport Tactical 100 ($50) which does have a very basic compression circuit. At least from my personal experience, the noise suppression performance in that model is better and the sound more natural than the Howard Leight Impact Sports, though both pale in comparison to my employer-provided MSA Sordins.

If I was in the market for a new set, I'd probably be looking at:

• 3M Peltor Sport Tactical 300 ($100) - These have a far more sophisticated compression circuit than the 100s;
  
  
• 3M Peltor Sport Tactical 500 ($120) - Effectively the same thing as the 300s but adds Bluetooth capability. While Bluetooth is useless to me at the range, I also use frequently use my earpro for air travel including long international flights, so one less cable in my way would be nice for those situations.
  
  
• MSA Sordin Supreme Pro X ($260) - Newer version of my work-provided set, these do everything quite well but don't have Bluetooth.
  
  Of course, any set of Peltors I might buy would also get 3M camelback gel pads installed, which adds another $40. The difference in comfort with those pads is amazing; with the standard soft plastic pads the Peltors get uncomfortable for me after an hour or two, but with the gel pads I'm fine wearing them for the duration of 10+ hour international flights. The MSA Sordins come with similar gel pads installed, but overall they're $100 more than the Peltor 500 + gel pads.
  
  So yeah, if I were buying today, I would most likely spring for the Peltor Sport Tactical 500 + camelback gel pads for a total of $160. If Bluetooth is not useful for you, you could save $20 by dropping down to the Peltor Sport Tactical 300.
  
  Even just the $50 Peltor 100s should be a significant improvement over the Howard Leight Impact Sports or Peltor RangeGuards.

For sure - It's frustrating that a father's legitimate depression is taken less seriously because it doesn't have the same cause as motherhood depression. Fatherhood depression is very real, and very different from just being stressed. Ideally, we would define and treat mental health issues with more accuracy.

As for real support for OP - Of course, my first recommendation is to find a therapist you click with, ideally one trained in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). As for quick ideas that may help, I've heard many parents of loud babies swear by electronic ear protection. A baby's cry can reach 130 decibels, enough to permanently damage human hearing! Electronic ear protection works by recording the sounds around you, then playing them into your ear at a safe volume in real time. They're meant for hunters, shooters, and people who work around loud equipment who still want to be able to hear things going on around them. They come as ear muffs or the more expensive ear buds. You'll still be able to hear your wife talking or baby crying, but at a volume that doesn't tell your brain to run away from the situation and enter fight or flight.

Hm. Maybe you could buy one of the pre-made ones like:

http://www.amazon.com/Stanley-RST-63005-Earmuff-AUX-Input/dp/B001ULCHD6/ref=pd_cp_hi_3

and take the parts out of it?

I used hearing protectors, cost around $19. Once you get use to them you will get great sleep. Thinner is better. Also a pillow with lots of give and heft so the protector does not "bottom" out.

example

Walker's Razor Quad Electronic Bluetooth Muff-Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W576CHT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_polLDbYX7399D

Remington Radians. Cheap, fairly comfortable, interchangeable lenses. Exceeds ANSI standards.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0039BJ92W/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1408561249&sr=8-1&pi=SY200_QL40

Here's the ones I use when target shooting: Peltor Hearing Protector. Gunshots are quite but I can hear birds better than without them.

Double up on hearing protection or you’re fucked. Get high NRR plugs and muffs. Wear both, learn how to insert plugs. I’ll link you. Be cautious of electronic noise canceling earmuffs, many are counterfeit and will harm you.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0030HUE9C/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1525586791&sr=1-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ear+plugs&dpPl=1&dpID=41uCMHyHW%2BL&ref=plSrch#immersive-view_1525586802912

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AW5YFOK/ref=mp_s_a_1_10?ie=UTF8&qid=1525586932&sr=8-10&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=ear+muffs+walkers&dpPl=1&dpID=41Urls7Qs7L&ref=plSrch#featureBulletsAndDetailBullets_secondary_view_div_1525586988917

[Teal $34.99](http://www.Howard.com/ Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff, Teal (R-02521) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IB15S1Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_aaJfAb1RG7RRC)

[Purple $35.99](http://www.Howard.com/ Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Sound Amplification Electronic Shooting Earmuff, Purple (R-02522) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00ZN51GIW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_f.IfAbMC36GDK)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CS1A6M6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_frkCzbG7NZE4K

Super comfortable, two levels of protection and won't come out. I got them for tunnel use but now I take them to the sky as well. I keep the plug open so I can still hear if anyone were to yell during canopy flight. Keeping the plug open probably also helps with pressure while still providing adequate protection.

For the price, I'd recommend anyone try them and see how they feel about it.

https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Amplification-Electronic-R-02522/dp/B00IB15S1Q/ref=mp_s_a_1_1_sspa?keywords=howard%2Bleight%2Bsport&qid=1567196961&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExTUxHQ0FDMlNCMlZGJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMDAwNjA2MUE2Q0c0WFdKWjlENyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMzY5NTIyMkdDQlBDS1hQR01ZNyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9hdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl&th=1

Sorry long link, but 42, I think I bought my own pair at 38ish

I use those muffs with these plugs: http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-MAX-1-plugs-Uncorded/dp/B0033Z1RBU/ref=sr_1_5?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1341237625&sr=1-5&keywords=howard+leight+ear+plugs

On maximum volume the muffs make hearing people through the plugs a possibility.

That along with these glasses: http://www.amazon.com/Radians-Remington-Interchangeable-Lens-Kit/dp/B0039BJ92W/ref=pd_sbs_sg_5

I can't recommend noisefighers enough. My head is super sensitive to clamp force and it was a night and day difference for me.

Also.. just get these https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Game-Ear-Electronic-Patriot/dp/B06ZY6GMYD/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=walkers&qid=1574653515&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-4


...and make sure you double up on ear pro.

There are no "heavy duty" earplugs. And if there were, they wouldn't be comfortable.

These are going to be some of the most noise-reducing earplugs:

http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-MAX-1-plugs-Uncorded/dp/B0033Z1RBU

You can wear ear muffs over them, if you'd like:

http://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Range-Shooting-Folding-Muff/dp/B00AW5YFOK/

> https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W576CHT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_polLDbYX7399D

Wearing inners is still possible. I put inner ear protection on, then my amplified muffs. I normally can hear the wind whistling through the trees nearby me still while on the firing line.

You're a cheapass - you only have limited eyes and ears, so you should do your best to protect them... but you can still be a cheapass and do that; I know this because I'm Mr. Safety, but my middle name is cheapass.

Buy these $9.92 Peltor Combat Arms reusable plugs with indoor/outdoor sides:

http://www.amazon.com/Peltor-97079-Combat-Arms-Earplugs/dp/B000W2CPCC/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&qid=1323708791&sr=8-15

Buy these $8.76 T-72 Remingtons (actually made by Radians), basic safety glasses:

http://www.amazon.com/Remington-Shooting-Glasses-Clear-Anti-Fog/dp/B000F7RSFI/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1323708803&sr=8-3

Then keep on being a cheapass.

Alternately, you can get these Radians Adrenalines for $13.99; they have an aluminum frame and they look super bad-ass (like awesome sunglasses), the downside is that they only come with tinted lenses, so they aren't as good as clear lenses indoors (but still work). They come with an awesome hard case and a nerdy-ass neckband (which I wear because I'M COOL):

http://www.amazon.com/Radians-Adrenaline-Aluminum-Alloy-Silver/dp/B001F0KGZ8/ref=sr_1_39?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1323708938&sr=1-39

https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Electronic-Protection-Amplification-Suppression/dp/B01MR1JV4E/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1KNLLVKSA9JQX&keywords=shooting+ear+protection&qid=1555457822&s=gateway&sprefix=shooting+%2Caps%2C169&sr=8-4

$50.50 with free shipping with prime

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Edit: thats the FDE color, others can be cheaper

I used to use Howard Leight electronic ones until I forgot to pull them over my ears before firing a friend's 50 under an awning. To remove the temptation to let my sweaty ears breathe I got these.

Etymotic GunsportPRO Earplugs, Electronic Hearing Protection Designed for Hunters, Shooters, and Gun Enthusiasts, 1 pair, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00J5P8OGS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_c.S6yb3138D57

What about using a combination?

When doing extended work in my very noisy server room with a 10Ton AC Air handler, heres what i use.

I plug in my preferred in ear headphones, and over those I put on industrial noise blockers ($13)
http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Leightning-Muff-NRR25/dp/B001DRGL3O


The regular in ear headphones will give you a decent reduction in outside DB, and the industrial protection gives you another 25db reduction, and from what i recall, its exponential not a simple addition of the two db reductions.

Itll probably beat any all-in-one combination you can find in performance, sound quality and price.

This is a real tragedy. But man, dont blame yourself. Carry on. Tell people about hearing loss and countermeasures. There are lot's of celebs with hearing loss problems...
https://noisecountermeasures.com/celebs-with-tinitus.html
SO don't panic, your life is not ruined. Educate others. Tell them that they should avoid noise exposure or protect their hearing.
For example when you attend loud concerts you should use earplugs with audio filters. And you should consider Frequency reduction values table. I made a research on this theme not so long ago. Here is the table for ~$20-30 earplugs for concerts:

|Vendor Average reduction Value|125 HZ|250 HZ|500 HZ|1000HZ|2000HZ|4000HZ|8000HZ|
|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|
|Crioxen Earplugs|15.1|15.4|17.1|19.9|26.9|17.7|29.9|
|ER20XS Earplugs|14.5|14.2|17.1|21.1|25.3|20.5|23.3|
|Eargasm Earplugs|14.7|14.8|16.8|20.3|24.3|21.4|25.7|
|HEAROS Musician Earplugs |14.5|14.1|17.0|17.4|21.2|20.7|23.1|
|Reverbs Earplugs|14.1|13.9|15.2|18.7|22.2|18.3|22.1|
|LiveMus!c Earplugs|13.5|13.5|14.5|17.9|23.1|18.2|20.1|
|Surefire Defenders|12.7|12.9|13.2|16.8|19.9|19.2|19.1|
|DownBeats Earplugs|12.9|13.2|13.1|17.4|22.2|19.7|21.1|
|Decibullz Earplugs|14.7|14.9|17.0|20.4|23.2|20.5|23.7|

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I have the same ones and I agree, I bought them because they were really highly rated and cheaper than a lot of muffs and plugs, I have been thinking about these because my friend swears by them but 400 dollars seems hard to justify when I still take a lot of animals each year with the Howard Leights.

I use these. Cheap enough to not care if they get broken or beat up while out riding. They have a good shape to keep the wind out of my eyes and the multiple different lenses are really nice for riding in different conditions. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039BJ92W/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I recently bought these ear muffs and they're great, very effective, comfortable: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NKSMPZW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you combine them with these, you should have as close to silence as you're going to get: https://www.amazon.com/Decibullz-Earplugs-Comfortable-Protection-Shooting/dp/B00WIXL3T4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1499800618&sr=8-2&keywords=custom+molded+ear+plugs

I really don't have a problem wearing them all the time around the house, except when I'm listening to something or going to sleep.

There are also these in development, which are going to be released around November, IIRC. I want to read enough reviews to make sure they're quality and worth it, though: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/knops-the-volume-button-for-your-ears-music-design#/
They seem perfect for people with asperger's and hypersensitivity for hearing, likely a deficit in sensory gating as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06WGRCH7J/ref=ox_sc_act_image_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1

My fiance has Misophonia. She sits at the table with me now. Growing up, her family would eat in one room and she would eat alone. I didn't enjoy that.


Things your partner can do:

• Wear ear plugs - this by far has worked the best for us. She can still hear me talk through them.
  
• Meal plan- Have your partner put together a list of food to eat for dinner during the week. You may not know all the foods that irritate him, but he does.
  
  If this doesn't sound realistic, you can just have him make a list of foods that especially irritate him, then avoid making them. Things like Potato Chips are banned from our meal plan.
  
  
  Things you can do:
  
  
• Play Background noise - If you don't enjoy music, maybe get a white noise app on your phone or a machine. We have a google home that we tell to play music whenever we eat.
  
• Sit next to each other, not across: This way they will not see you chewing, and will irritate them less
  
• Don't get upset - Possibly the most important one. They can't control their response to the stimuli. It's a neurological disorder much like autism and the best strategy to deal with it is to remain calm and react patiently. They can't control their anger but we can control our response.
  
  Hope that helps!

I use earbuds (currently Jaybird X3s) with ear protection (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01FPWTJBI). This way you don't have to crank up the volume and you have more options with regards to audio quality (aka - buy whatever earbuds you want because you don't have to worry about it being noise cancelling)

As others have mentioned, I use a Sena setup (one of the 10 series). Bit spendy, think it ran me around ~$150, but it's money well spent. Volume is pretty good w/o earplugs, but I almost always ride with these in, just with the little plug open, and it leaves me wanting just a little more volume when I'm going 70mph+ but for the most part am happy with it.

Microphone quality is outstanding. When I first got it my gf called me and I talked to her for 30m while riding and she thought I was at home just talking through the phone

Bonus of Sena too is a lot of people use it. Makes intercomming very easy

You can use shooting ear protection that allow for noise, like these headphones. I personally have a pair, and love them.

You can adjust the noise level, so it chooses how much noise gets in, and you can turn it off. They don't block AS much sound as regular shooting headphones, but it will block a lot of noise.

ZOHAN Gel Ear Pads for Howard... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CXL534H?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Its no problem

https://www.amazon.com/Electronic-Shooting-Reduction-Amplification-Protection/dp/B0797SW8VZ?th=1

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00AW5YFOK/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1415924493&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40

Those are what I use

> I don't want to be breathing in my coworkers' shit molecules, and there are sounds that you can't un-hear.


Not a problem. Just go in wearing this and this.

I use safety or shooting glasses

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000F7RSFI

a pair will last me 6+ months of daily use until the hinge fails. can get them with various tints

I suddenly feel a lot less guilty about my $400 earplugs

i picked up the Walker EXT's. same muffs, and with a better looking logo.

https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Range-Shooting-Folding-Muff/dp/B00AW5YFOK

Not headphones, but much cheaper:

I have these guys

I have a couple pairs of Howard Leight electronic ear muffs. They work well, but they may interfere with your cheek weld a bit. They make electronic ear plugs. One of my friends has a custom made set from a hearing doctor, but you can pick up non-custom ones for less than $300 here in the US. I've never used them.

Here's an example:

http://www.amazon.com/Etymotic-Research-ER125-GSP15BN-Electronic-Protection-Ear/dp/B00J5P8OGS

Something like this might help :)

I'm a first-time gun owner as of Christmas (Sig P320C!), so I ordered the following today:

• Blackhawk Sportster Deluxe Range Bag
  
• Maglula UpLULA speedloader
  
• Champion Electronic Earmuffs
  
  I'm super excited!

Those might fit better than what I have: Remington T-72 shooting glasses

i have a set of the nitroears ,but they are well outside what you are looking at.

i would reccomend buying both of these off amazon and seeing how they fit.

https://www.amazon.com/Westone-DefendEar-Digital-Protection-78346/dp/B00RVCUZFK/ref=sr_1_27?ie=UTF8&qid=1518714356&sr=8-27&keywords=custom+fit+hearing+protection

https://www.amazon.com/Walkers-Razor-Silencer-Earbud-Pair/dp/B06XMQTWQL/ref=sr_1_fkmr2_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518714313&sr=8-2-fkmr2&keywords=electronic+hearing+protection+in+ear+bud

if you get ahold of the guy at nitro ear, he can make you a custom insert that holds these above items, but is molded to your ear. kinda hybrid situation - http://www.nitroear.com/

the 3m's are terrible, the ghost ear are terrible. i tried both and due to how my ears are, they didnt fit right.

I recently got my NC CCW and a Glock 19 with a vedder light tuck. I’ve been to the range to practice a few times but the ear pro they have for rent tends to be a hit or miss. As a result i’m looking to buy my own EarPro but and caught between the decision between Pro For Sho’s passive ear protection and Howard Leight’s Impact Sports electronic ear protection. If this would be better for /r/guns let me know.

Here’s a quick of comparison of each:

Pro For Sho
Price: $18
NRR: 34dB
Weight: less than half a pound

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Sho-34dB-Shooting-Protection/dp/B01FPWTJBI


Howard Leight Impact Sport
Price: $35
NRR: 22
Weight: slightly under a pound

Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Amplification-Electronic-R-01526/dp/B001T7QJ9O


The Pro For Sho is lighter, about half the cost, and has a way higher NRR. I usually double up with foam ear plugs which would help make up for the Howard Leight’s lower NRR. The NRR difference isn’t the biggest concern, however, my existing opinion is that more is better. Indoor gun ranges can get loud. That being said if for whatever reason I forgot or ran out of foam earplugs I’d feel comfortable with the Pro For Shos but not the Howard Leights.

The biggest differentiator then would be the price and the electronic element of the Howards. Is the benefit offered by the electronic component really worth twice as much money and significantly less NRR? At a range the only time I’d really need to hear is when taking instruction in a class or talking with friends but if I’m by myself doing my own practice which is most of the time I feel like I wouldn’t need it. Yelling also works to account for higher NRR.

Another argument I’ve thought of is situational awareness being hindered by the passives; but the ranges in my area are all indoor with one or more rangemasters.

My biggest question to the community here is how worth it is the electronic hearing aid of the Howard Leights? I know that to some of you the price difference might be negligible but for me it matters.

On an unrelated note I stumbled across these: https://www.range365.com/sightline-replacement-pads-for-howard-leight-impact-sport-earmuffs

They look like a solid upgrade to the Howard pads. If I went with Howards I might get these later down the road when I have a bit more money to spend.


Thanks for taking the time to read through my long post!

According to amazon reviews a bunch of people are having issues with Earmor - so take this review with a pinch of salt. No offence meant to /u/MRCadex but this a 12 day old account that is heavily pushing a website.

https://www.amazon.com/OPSMEN-Amplification-Canceling-Protection-Electronic/dp/B0719CHPWJ#customerReviews

The Howard Leight get better reviews;


https://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-Amplification-Electronic-R-02521/dp/B00IB15S1Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Howard+leight+ear+defenders&qid=1567386263&s=gateway&sr=8-1

Sordins get the best reviews but those things are pricey!

https://www.amazon.com/MSA-Sordin-Supreme-Pro-Electronic/dp/B00QUYKS8Y/ref=sr_1_4?keywords=MSA+Sordin+Extreme&qid=1567386234&s=gateway&sr=8-4#customerReviews

I am a huge fan of these
https://www.amazon.com/SureFire-Defenders-Filtered-Earplugs-Reusable/dp/B00CS1A6M6?th=1&psc=1

I guess that's kind of my point. Any earplug with a 32db rating is is what I use. I'm most interested in protecting my hearing and don't care if they show. I've used

3M 92059-80025T Disposable Earplugs, 80-Pair https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000I7LH8Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_e4gMyb75D28FZ

EarPlugs 50 Pair Orange Soft Foam Value Individually NRR 32DB Sleep Travel Noise https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N0QAL99/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_T5gMybC6DYPPY

Hearos Ultimate Softness Bulk Pack Ear Plugs 20-Pairs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006BZ1KKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_c7gMybTMNGQPG

With excellent success.

Nope, not those.

These ones: https://www.amazon.com/3M-92059-80025T-Disposable-Earplugs-80-Pair/dp/B000I7LH8Y

Gonna order some, haven't seen in a store.

I run Trijicon HD XR sights on my glock.

White box Winchester is pretty dirty. I have a bunch of it but for the same price I find Federal ammo to be a lot better and less dirty.

As for ear protection I have these and like them a lot -

Walker's GWP-RSEMPAT-FDE Electronic Muffs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MR1JV4E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ewg8CbAREDCW1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WIXL46Q/ A few option on Amazon.

After looking around a bit, I'm buying a pair of these to try to use for sleeping: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00WIXL46Q?psc=1

Check these out. I have been using them for the past few years. Insanely comfortable and they also make another product just like these but with in-ear headphones for the center core.

https://smile.amazon.com/Decibullz-Earplugs-Comfortable-Protection-Shooting/dp/B00WIXL3T4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1493292117&sr=8-2&keywords=decibullz

If hearing protection is your highest priority, you need to be looking at the Noise Reduction Rating (NRR). This will be listed on the packaging/informational section (if online). The higher NRR, the better.

Electronic pro, specifically the Howard Leight's, are very popular because you can adjust the noise level to block out gunshots but still hear other sounds. You'll see these recommended everywhere. I own a pair, at pistol competitions, EVERYONE uses them. The downside is that the Howard Leights don't have a super high NRR (NRR: 22)

I also use these Fnova brand earmuffs, which have a NRR of 34. Because there's no electronic amplification, they're much, much cheaper.

For earplugs, I use Decibullz custom molded plugs, which have a NRR of 31.

What I've learned from shooting pistol competitions, especially when shooting around barrels/barricades or indoors, is that the ubiquitous Howard Leights are not sufficient. I double up with the Decibulls and Fnova for maximum hearing protection.

My suggestion is that, unless you really want the electronic amplification, you can buy the Fnova and Decibulls for the same price as one pair of Howard Leights.

These work fine and dandy https://www.amazon.com/3M-92059-80025T-Disposable-Earplugs-80-Pair/dp/B000I7LH8Y

Sounds like an awesome plan!

Might a rifle with a stock be more suitable? It will be much more tiring having to hold up an mp5k at arms length all day imo. You could try a mask like the Valken Mi-9 (about $50) which has flexible lower portion so she would still be able to get a cheek weld to see down the sights. Alternatively, the onetigris type mask (with cloth sides) comes in a small size. Pair that with a short polymer m4 like the apex fast attack CQBR. Or maybe you could try a p90 since they are relatively lightweight, but have much less weight out in front due to the bullpup design.

You'll obviously need to think how the ear protection will work with whatever goggle/mask setup you go for. Some fields may require full face masks for under 18s. If your local field is CQB and allows grenades then you may want proper ear defenders. these are good and have a 3.5mm headphone jack input. Run a speaker mic (acts as PTT) from your baofeng, then run a 3.5mm male to 3.5mm male from the speaker mic to the ear defenders. If no ear defenders due to full face mask requirement, then run a simple earpiece to one ear from the speaker mic.

+1 for IEMs. Before I got those, though, I used to rock with ear buds and then noise earmuffs overtop, like these ones.

If you can get yourself or try a pair of ear pro/muffs similar to these you'll see that if you turn up the volume on them, the ones in game work very similar to IRL ones. I'm fairly certain that, with my pair on and the volume cranked up, I can hear a pin drop or a mouse fart across my house.

You talking about these?
http://www.amazon.com/Howard-Leight-R-01526-Electronic-Earmuff/dp/B001T7QJ9O/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1309958228&sr=1-1

Do you think about these? They have a little bit higher NRR rating.
http://www.amazon.com/Champion-40974-Electronic-Ear-Muffs/dp/B001E8PPM0/ref=sr_1_1?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1309958307&sr=1-1

These earplugs are a hard plastic that can be custom molded to your inner ear for a more secure fit: https://www.amazon.com/Decibullz-Earplugs-Comfortable-Protection-Shooting/dp/B00WIXL46Q/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1519794980&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=decibullz&psc=1

I've used them for several months now with no issues.

A simple fix is also twisting the cheap styrofoam plugs into narrow cylinders before inserting them into your ear canals.

They already sell legal gun silencers:. https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Sho-34dB-Shooting-Protection/dp/B01FPWTJBI/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1525032598&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=hearing+protection+for+shooting&psc=1