Just wanted to pass along that I ordered a couple pairs of Sonic ears (to replace the ones I lost) from The Ear Plug Superstore.  The selection, price, service, and fast USPS priority mail shipping was great.  Better deal than Amazon and they have a large selection of stuff.  http://www.earplugstore.com/

I am not affiliated with them, just felt like they provided a good service and price and wanted to pass along.

 

Forgot to add that I tried buying from our local shops first, but OGC where I bought my first pair was out of stock so I looked on-line and found them at the Ear Plug Superstore.  I try to support our local shops first

I would suggest at least a headset hearing protection to cover the sensitive bones behind your ears that assist in hearing. Better yet, it would be good to wear both ear plugs and a headset. Here's a great article that explains why, http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/how-to-protect-you-hearing-while-shooting/recreation-leisure.

Howard Leight R-01526 Impact Sport Electronic Earmuff stacked with foam earplugs.  Gotta have that double protection!

I would suggest at least a headset hearing protection to cover the sensitive bones behind your ears that assist in hearing. Better yet, it would be good to wear both ear plugs and a headset. Here's a great article that explains why, http://exclusive.multibriefs.com/content/how-to-protect-you-hearing-while-shooting/recreation-leisure.

Thanks for that, very informative. One of the comments mentioned getting custom plugs from an audiologist, has anyone gone this route? I know there was a vendor at the show selling custom plugs but they were pretty expensive.

Thanks for that, very informative. One of the comments mentioned getting custom plugs from an audiologist, has anyone gone this route? I know there was a vendor at the show selling custom plugs but they were pretty expensive.

They really aren't worth it.  If money is of no consequence to you then you can go for it but at the end of the day those cheapo foam ear plugs will work just as well and you can buy 50 pairs for $9 on amazon.  Again double protection is always a good route to go, put the plugs in and throw a headset over it.

Thanks for that, very informative. One of the comments mentioned getting custom plugs from an audiologist, has anyone gone this route? I know there was a vendor at the show selling custom plugs but they were pretty expensive.

come to the GTG this friday or to an HDF range day...

come to the GTG this friday or to an HDF range day...

Wish I could but I have a dinner for work on Friday. I'll try to make a HDF day but Saturdays aren't the best for me, I'm usually at the range on Sundays.

Wish I could but I have a dinner for work on Friday. I'll try to make a HDF day but Saturdays aren't the best for me, I'm usually at the range on Sundays.

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Thanks for that, very informative. One of the comments mentioned getting custom plugs from an audiologist, has anyone gone this route? I know there was a vendor at the show selling custom plugs but they were pretty expensive.

My wife and I both use the custom molded plugs bought at the gun show.  For us anyway, the custom molded plugs are terrific.  No more messing with foamies, (yes the foamies are cheap and do work great if you use them correctly), and no need to double plug with foamies and over-ear protection.  We shoot mostly pistol, so I'm not sure what rifle shooters are looking for in ear pro, but in our experiences, the custom molded are hard to beat.  My wife shoots a comped Open Div gun which can be obnoxiously loud unless you're directly behind the gun.  Using the custom molded plugs, I'm able to stand next to her and spot while she shoots. 
The downsides though, they do make hearing normal conversation a little more difficult (we sometimes end up yelling at each other while at the range) and for me anyways, took a day or so to get used to in my ears.  If for any reason my ear canals change size/shape and I need another set made, I would not hesitate to go this route again. 
Will probably look to have ours kids sized and fitted for these at the next gun show.

just wanted to add that we do carry surefire ep3 earplugs for $10.99 no tax at the Navy Uniform Shop