diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/ears/_ears.dm b/code/modules/clothing/ears/_ears.dm
index bb2a489030..f22fa8b9dc 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/ears/_ears.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/ears/_ears.dm
@@ -15,11 +15,11 @@
 	strip_delay = 15
 	equip_delay_other = 25
 	resistance_flags = FLAMMABLE
+	flags_2 = BANG_PROTECT_2
 
 /obj/item/clothing/ears/earmuffs/ComponentInitialize()
 	. = ..()
 	AddComponent(/datum/component/earhealing)
-	AddComponent(/datum/component/wearertargeting/earprotection, list(SLOT_EARS))
 
 /obj/item/clothing/ears/headphones
 	name = "headphones"