I typically use foam ear plugs for shooting- would these work instead?
1744215
Yes I think they would. They are designed to block out high db levels of percussive sound. Ones that are specifically made for shooting that law enforcement uses are called EarPro or Sonic Defenders by SureFire.
1744216
I have not done any shooting but I can say that these reduce noise although perhaps not enough for that kind of noise. If you are not looking for fidelity in the sound that goes into your ears, I would look for stronger protection if I were you.
1744217
No, they will not reduce the sound enough. The foam earplugs will protect your ears and muffle the sound much better than these.
1744218
I would not recommend these for anything other than listening to music. The ear plugs allow a lot of sound in but claim to offer protection from the higher frequencies that can be damaging. I would stick to the foam plugs. Good luck
1744219
No definitely not. For shooting you need to stick with foam earplugs and/or earmuffs. The earasers are not going to protect against the high decibels of a firearm.
1744220
These are much better at keeping the clarity of sound. I don't know if they block the same number of decibels or not. However, the sound is true to life. As a band director, I use these when I rehearse my kids and want a true to life sound.
1744221
They work pretty well. They cut out the loud frequencies without muffling out all the music. I used to use foam plugs as well, and I haven't had to since I got these.
1744222
I use them for singing onstage. They filter out the bad frequencies so it doesn't sound muffled. I'm not sure they would be recommended for shooting a gun.
464747
You may want to try looking up the Db rating of these specific tools and comparing them to the average firearm. I'd say if they come close to a firearm, but being constantly on, these may not be enough protection. They work well for a gunshot here and there, but if I were going to shoot a fully automatic weapon, knowing how well mine work, I'd probably put earplugs in first. I agree with the other answer as well, in that you'd need earplugs for indoor shooting.Personally, from my experience in a workshop environment, I think they'd work just fine.
17202
Yes, I use them for sleeping as I can't tolerate any type of foam ear plugs. I like the way the silicone molds to the shape of my ears without causing the pain and discomfort of the foam inside my ear canal.
74559
I'm sure these would work for that particular purpose. However, you could probably achieve the same (if not better) results with some simple ear plugs. I use these when shooting as a second form of protection (I also use plugs). I say that to let you know I've never used just the earmuffs by themselves. In that regard, I'm a bit hesitant to say emphatically that these would work well for your proposed purpose.
1277672
sorta of an individual thing depending on how using earplugs. And cleanliness of ears. LOL, jut kidding. I wear my earplugs at night, so change the pair out more frequently, than if use on the shooting target range. You can look at them & see how clean they look. hope this helps.
622427
I use these for a snoring s/o, but most of the people I see on riding lawnmowers use the headphone style ones. These would probably do just fine, but you may be better off with a non-disposable pair that also does music or some other feature. After all, these generate a lot of waste (you have both the plastic bag and the ear plug to throw away) and they will cost you more in the long run than a pair of headphone style hearing protection. But the headphones are heavier and hotter. Just something to think about.
567661
Robert, my experience with Flents Foam Ear Plugs is that they didn't block out "any" noise. I could still hear pretty much every noise, even the most quiet ones. Just my personal experience.
1260386
You could certainly use some ear buds and put these over them. The small wires would not allow a substantial amount of noise to get past the foam. But as others have written, these headphones themselves would not produce any music for you.
2163096
I use them for both shooting and sleeping. roll them up tight before inserting. once they expand they are hardly noticeable and will block most BG noise.
1968254
I would not recommend it! There is a hard plastic shaft that sticks out for inserting/removing which sticks out and it could be pushed further into your ear than you would want. For sleeping use regular foam ones, there is no need for special audio ear plugs for sleeping.
1494150
Nope - They are designed to cut out noise at higher levels. Solid earplugs are best to cut out noise from birds, footsteps, keyboards (even loud breathing). With these earmuffs you will likely still hear these "quiet sounds". Now if you are around leaf blowers, lawn tractors, heavy machinery, .50 caliber guns, or the like you will be happy with the comfort level that these muffs provide!
464746
Don't know. I can say that I still need ear plugs while shooting indoor. The reverberation is terrible. I guess a better question is, will all the equipment be as loud as an indoor shooting range. Good luck.
380903
Competition trap shooter here. This is actually a preference. These will work very good and I would recommend them. I generally prefer the in ear plugs. Try these: SureFire EP7 Sonic Defenders Ultra filtered Earplugs w/ Comply Canal Tips, reusable, Black, MediumI use these for all my shoots and I've tried many different ones and these are the best in my opinion. Good luck.
450550
I'd say don't waste your money. These don't fit well and therefore won't block noise well. You would be better off buying silicone accordion style earplugs like those used in industrial/factory settings. As least you can get those to fit tightly in the ear canal and are easy to remove.
1568020
Not really.. for general noise you would be better served with earplugs. This is for having regular hearing but drowning out sudden noises.
1115977
That was the reason I bought them. They work the best out of everthing I tried. Ear plugs create other problems. This was the bes set of more than 12 types I tested. Being the softest gave them the best fit and didn't poke me if I rolled over to sleep on my side.
1248516
I've tried using these at the range during pistol shooting and this is not a good use for them.. not enough loud sound level ear protection...