Hearing Protection

Electronic Hearing Protection Currently, there are two different types of technology used in today's electronic ear protection. The first type, Peak Clipping, is used by manufacturers such as Peltor Hearing Protection and Remington. When an unsafe sound is detected, the unit actually shuts itself off and clips the sound. The electronics rely on the NRR of the cup and revert the unit back to a passive level of protection for a split second until the noise passes and the unit turns back to amplification mode. The second technology used in hearing protection is Compression Technology, this technology takes an unsafe sound and reduces it to a safe level. The electronics in the unit provide an environment where the user can always hear their surroundings. Many shooters prefer this type of ear protection as it allows them to hear range commands and game as well as their shooting partners. While each is different in application, both offer more than adequate protection to the average user. Featured Products ProEars Plus - Electronic Hearing Protection (View Models) Pro Ears (Uses compression technology) (View Models) Peltor (Uses peak-clipping technology) (View Models) Walker Game Ear (Uses compression technology) (View Models) Remington (Uses peak-clipping technology) (View Models)  (Click here for a complete list all items in our Electronic Hearing Protection Department.)

Ear Muffs and Ear Plugs Passive Ear Protection comes in two forms; ear muffs and ear plugs. Ear muffs fit completely over both ears. They must fit tightly so that sound is blocked from entering the ears. Ear muffs can reduce noise 15-30 dB depending on their design and how well they fit. Disposable Ear plugs on the other hand are placed into the ear canal so that they totally block the canal. They come in various pre-made shapes and sizes, or they can be custom-made by taking an impression of the ear. Like Ear Muffs, Ear plugs can also reduce noise 15-30 dB. Peltor even offers hearing protection in a Worktunes model - radio ear muffs that combine an AM/FM radio with their proven expertise in ear protection. Featured Products Browning - Ear Muffs (View Models) Peltor - Ear Muffs, Radio Ear Muffs (View Models) Remington - Ear Muffs (View Models) Ear Plugs and Value Packs (View Models) Pro Ears Passive Hearing Protection (View Models)  (Click here for a complete list all items in our Ear Muffs and Ear Plugs Department.)