ear plugs
I have a pair of custom made ear plugs ( an ENT DR friend of mine) . Mine just block out noise. There are some ear plugs that block out noise and yet allow you to hear normal conversations--these types are much more expensive so I stayed with the least expensive custom plugs. They do provide more protection and are easier to put in and out than those foam type ear plugs. I find mine do become a little uncomfortable after using them 2-3 days in a row however. You definitely need some type of protection if you do a lot of shotgunning. I've been using earplugs for 8 or so years now. I'm 57 now and wish I would have been smarter when I was younger as I just had to purchase my first hearing aid. $3,000 bucks later (for just one !!!!) and health insurance co's don't pay a dime for them.
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