Great non-bulky ear safety - Radians Rad Band Hearing Protection

The plugs are made of a gel-like rubber/plastic that is very comfortable when in the ear. I love the way it drowns out loud bangs and noises (like from an AR or chainsaw) but still gives you the ability to hear ppl and sounds at a regular decibel level. I gave a pair of these to a friend who had no ear protection and we went to the firing range. He thought they wouldn't work because he put them on and could still hear me in my normal conversation volume. He was very surprised (as I the first time out) when I shot off my AR at a firing range along with other shooters with varying calibers of weapons (.308, 5.56, 9MM, .380, .22) and he realized how much these things work! The loud bangs are muffled completely. Great product. Anyone saying its not durable or the band is weak are wrong. The band isnt suppose to go over your head and plug your ears. They aredesigned to be collared around the back of your neck as the plugs stick in your ear. For 6 dollars you cannot ask for a better product. And if you're worried about it breaking buy 2... geez they are only 6 dollars