Protective gear

[TheHitman]

I have been using the included eyes and ear protection at my local gun range. Thinking about buying my own. Can anyone please recommend a store in the lower mainland Vancouver area? Seems that every shop I visit has really limited selection. Also are ear plugs better or ear muffs? Thanks in advance

 

[ATOM]

Sorry, cannot help you with stores. I think however that there are lots of places selling hearing protection asides from gun stores. Check the yellow pages under Safety Equipment or similar. If you really get stuck, call a local audiologist's office; I'm sure they can make a suggestion.

A good fact source on hearing protection: http://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/prevention/ppe/ear_prot.html

I find earmuffs more comfortable, but that's a personal choice. One thing about muffs is that they have to fit against the head. You'll see guys on the range wearing muffs over a hat or cap, with part of the muff riding up over the hat. They're losing protection that way.

 

[(((Echo)))]

If I'm outdoors, I prefer plugs. Mine are custom fit and are infinitely more comfortable in the heat of the day. When I'm RO'ing with IPSC, I wear electronic muffs so I can hear what the hell is going on. Indoors is muff all the time. Most ranges have concrete walls that seem to amplify the report.

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[Lucite]

Acklands Grainger is probably your best bet, they deal with industrial safety equipment and have a larger selection compared to a sporting goods store.