Best Ear Protection For Shooting 2023

Shooting – such a popular hobby nowadays, not only a professional necessity. And, of course, you won’t be surprised if we tell you that ear protection is very important when you are using firearms. Shooting without ear protection has a bad effect on your ears, which can lead to health problems. That is why you need to use some shooting accessories.

But if you do not, don’t be surprised by partial hearing loss, tinnitus, and other hearing problems if you shoot without ear protection for a long time. If you are a person who takes care of your health and follows safety precautions, it will be useful for you to learn about the 15 best ear protection. Fortunately, we have prepared such a list for you. Read, choose, and take care of your health.

TOP-15 Ear Protection For Shooting

Image	Product	Brand
	The Walkers Pro Low Profile Folding Muff	Walkers
	Pro-Ears Stalker Gold Series Shooting Hearing Protection	Pro-Ears
	Pro Ears Pro Tac 300 NRR 26 Hearing Protections	Pro Ears
	Pro Ears Pro Tac Mag Gold NRR 30 Hearing Protections	Pro Ears
	Pro Ears Pro Tac SC Gold NRR 25 Hearing Protectors	Pro Ears
	Pro Ears Pro Tac Slim Gold NRR 28 Hearing Protectors	Pro Ears
	Howard Leight Leightning Noise Blocking Slimline Headband Earmuffs	Howard
	Howard Leight Leightning Super Slimline Folding Earmuffs	Howard
	Howard Leight L3 High Attenuation Noise Blocking Earmuffs	Howard
	Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs	Noise Reduction
	ProCase Noise Reduction Ear Muffs	Noise Reduction
	Mpow 035 Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs	Noise Reduction
	Shooting Earmuffs for Gun Range	ACT Fire
	Howard Leight Electronic Shooting Earmuff (by Honeywell)	Howard
	Awesafe Electronic Shooting Earmuffs	Awesafe

#1 The Walkers Pro Low Profile Folding Muff

These folding earmuffs designed by Walkers are passive hearing protection. This model is a good solution that combines low price, comfort, and quality. They will perfectly suit hunters or people who like shooting activities. The device is equipped with a comfortable design with a padded headband, which means you don’t need to worry about losing your muffs. They provide you with up to 31dB of noise reduction. It’s not the best choice for professional shooting but it could be a nice extra pair of muffs.

#2 Pro-Ears Stalker Gold Series Shooting Hearing Protection

This headset is good active hearing protection that can be used for shooting or bow hunting. The manufacturer says that this device was developed at special factories, and it’s nothing but a great balance of comfort, noise reduction, and sound purity. This model has gold connectors, amplifiers, and microphones of the highest quality to make the noise much quieter and to achieve a soft sound. Thanks to the exclusive digital technology made by Pro Ears engineers, GSDSTL can make an impulse sound wave into a pure, comfortable audible sound. The headset also has gain control. Besides, it has a shorter attack time (only 1.5 milliseconds).

#3 Pro Ears Pro Tac 300 NRR 26 Hearing Protections

This is one more representative of the high-budget segment. This model is also an active one, and it offers a decent noise reduction rating of 26dB, an extremely comfortable design that suits different purposes and allows you to wear the headset with helmets, and a preset amplification at 15dB. The outstanding feature of this device is the absence of high-frequency filters. This is the best choice to work in continuously loud environments.

#4 Pro Ears Pro Tac Mag Gold NRR 30 Hearing Protections

If you want something cheaper but you are not ready to sacrifice all the benefits of the pro series, take a look at this model. It provides customers with a lot of cool features, such as high-quality microphones and gold connectors that ensure a noise reduction at 30dB, an exclusive technology that is a hybrid of digital and analog systems, and a super comfortable design. Clear sound, simple use, and comfortable wearing — this is what you need to feel like you want to use this active protection all day long. It will suit the range masters and instructors for shooting.

#5 Pro Ears Pro Tac SC Gold NRR 25 Hearing Protectors

Do you have 20 more bucks? Then purchase this device and forget about hearing protection issues. This model is very similar to the previous one, but it has a greater noise reduction rating of 25dB and a different design. It’s still very comfortable and can be used all day long. The construction’s weight is lower, which is a great pro. This headset is smart, it performs self-diagnostic and ensures one of the lowest attack times — 1.5 milliseconds.

#6 Pro Ears Pro Tac Slim Gold NRR 28 Hearing Protectors

However, you can also find a cheaper device from this range of models. It provides you with the same features, and the only exception is the noise reduction rating that is 28dB now. You can rate all the 3 models from the cheapest one to the most expensive to realize which one is techier and better. These headsets wear K9 officers and traffic cops, which means it’s a good solution for moderate- and high-noise environments.

#7 Howard Leight Leightning Noise Blocking Slimline Headband Earmuffs

For those who like passive protection and low prices, there is a good pair of muffs that ensure a noise reduction of 25dB. Thanks to the solid materials, the device is very durable. You won’t lose your muffs or feel uncomfortable using them because they have a robust steel wire construction and a padded headband. The main advantage of this model is the price, which allows you to buy them with a breeze and use as you want.

#8 Howard Leight Leightning Super Slimline Folding Earmuffs

One more ear muffs designed by Howard Leight that is quite different, compared to the previous one. This model should be used for low-noise environments. The reason is that it provides only 23dB of noise reduction rating. The design here is quite unique because it’s very compact. You can fold the headset and put it into your backpack with no complications.

#9 Howard Leight L3 High Attenuation Noise Blocking Earmuffs

And the last model by this brand should be also taken into consideration. This is actually the same model as the previous ones, but with a greater noise reduction. The NRR of 30dB can make sounds quieter and process more noises, which means you can use this device in louder environments. In addition to this, cushions are very easy to replace. Why it is necessary to review all these 3 models? Because the choice of the best protection depends on your necessities. And you have to know about all options before you decide.

#10 Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs

What comes to these earmuffs, they are good because they are not expensive but decent enough. First of all, the NRR of 28dB is a great advantage that can’t be omitted. Secondary, a beautiful design with rotating cups make this model easily fit any size. And it’s great. If you want to carry the headset with you, just fold it.

#11 ProCase Noise Reduction Ear Muffs

Looking for something even cheaper? How about this one? There is actually nothing much to say about this model. It’s also a sort of passive protection that offers a noise reduction rating of 28dB, a comfortable folding design, and an adjustable headband with rotatable cups. No matter who is going to wear this headset, it will fit any size.

#12 Mpow 035 Noise Reduction Safety Ear Muffs

If you can’t find previous models on the market or if you already have these muffs, you can use them without a doubt. It’s a cheap but decent solution that will help you get rid of unwanted noises. The noise reduction here has an average value of 28dB, and the design is very compact. The construction weighs only 308 grams and it can be folded to become pretty small.

#13 Shooting Earmuffs for Gun Range

Enough of too cheap products, let’s review something more interesting. For example, earmuffs by Act Fire. These adjustable, beautifully designed with Japan imported painting earmuffs can reduce noises up to 23dB. The vertical volume controller makes it convenient for you to use the device. It also allows you to hear other important sounds. Thanks to the high-quality connectors and cables, you can connect your phone or iPod to listen to music. The clarity of sound is amazing for such a price.

#14 Howard Leight Electronic Shooting Earmuff (by Honeywell)

Howard Leight also offers active protection. These earmuffs use built-in directional microphones to reduce noises with an NRR of 22dB. You can enjoy the pure sound without noises and listen to what you really need to hear. Plus, it’s possible to connect MP3 players or scanners. 2 AAA batteries are required to power the device, battery life is about 350 hours.

#15 Awesafe Electronic Shooting Earmuffs

The last model at a rather low price that we want to tell you about is designed by AweSafe. Nothing is outstanding here, except for the fact that this particular model is almost 20 bucks cheaper, compared to other models with the same characteristics. The muffs are based on electronic noise reduction at a 23dB rating. Besides, very solid materials are used to design this device, so you don’t have to worry about durability.

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Conclusion

We want to make a little summary at the end. What are the best cheap and expensive models?

Cheap:

• #1 The Walkers Pro Low Profile Folding Muff
• #9 Howard Leight L3 High Attenuation Noise Blocking Earmuffs

Expensive:

• #3 Pro Ears Pro Tac 300 NRR 26 Hearing Protections

Max Endless

Weapon Expert & School Teacher

Hi, I’m Max. I'm a weapon expert and a teacher of English from Belarus. These two qualities allow me to share my opinions and observations about news from the gun world. I'm really into firearms and different weapons because I was learning about them since my childhood.

My life has taken me through different complications and exciting moments, so what I’ve learned is to always be ready to fight. My father is professional military personnel and he made me familiar with various weapons since my childhood. My first one was a bow, and then I started to have a fancy for this unbelievable world of firearms. My main specialization allows me to share my thoughts about different devices, guns, and gun details with the English-speaking community. In my articles, I talk about pistols, rifles, knives, shotguns, and many other tactical and survival things.

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