Ear Proctection

[SWAMPFOX]

I need some decent ear protection for my 11 year old grandson when I take him to the rifle range. I assume the higher the decibel rating the better? Recommendations?
Thanks.

 

[madsam]

Yes sir , and get him ear muffs not plugs. 31-33 decibel reduction. Actually
earplugs reduce decibels better but aren't as comfortable . In military
we used both plugs/earmuffs together.

 

[Para Bellum]

Both together for younguns like madsam said.

 

[Elkbane]

I favor electronic earmuffs, especially for new shooters. They can hear you speak and give instructions, but when the shot goes off, they muffle the noise. Peltor makes several lines of electronic muffs that are decent quality and wont break the bank.

Elkbane

 

[Baroque Brass]

Lowes has an earplug called Hearos. 30db noise reduction and they’re very comfortable. They have a plastic stem that makes insertion and removal easy. $5 of a pack of ten. I keep them in my range bag. If you need extra protection use those and ear muffs.

 

[Mars]

Maybe more than you want to spend but I use these and really like them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NAG4WX...abc_SD1XCCD01ACXDEJ3J0NM?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

 

[CroMagnum]

Yes sir , and get him ear muffs not plugs. 31-33 decibel reduction. Actually
earplugs reduce decibels better but aren't as comfortable . In military
we used both plugs/earmuffs together.

I used the muffs along with the plugs for my daughter until I got her a pair of electronic muffs like my own

 

[treemanjohn]

Double plug an 11 year old. Howard Leigh's a good choice for reasonably priced electronic muffs. Also if he's a new shooter turn the electronic ones off when you're ready to shoot. Some people, mostly kids will flinch with amplification on. Hate to ruin a young shooter. Never use electronics only in an indoor range. Turn them off and definitely double plug

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[bany]

I’m with the double up gang
plugs in the 33 neighborhood and good headphones too

 

[sghoghunter]

I use these when shooting hogs at night and often use them when sitting in the stand. Their around $45 on Amazon

 

[Para Bellum]

I favor electronic earmuffs, especially for new shooters. They can hear you speak and give instructions, but when the shot goes off, they muffle the noise. Peltor makes several lines of electronic muffs that are decent quality and wont break the bank.

Elkbane

Yep. I love mine. I like to listen to music while I shoot.