I use ear muffs and they do not get in the way. I have some Smith and Wesson. You can keep them around your neck until you think you might get a shot coming up. I also like what I call mushroom earplugs. You don't have to roll them and you just twist them and push and theygo right in your ear. It is a real advantage for you if ear muffs do not get in the way. I like mine alot.