Hearing protection: if you’re shooting, you’re gonna need it. Even exposure to certain suppressed guns can accumulate over time to cause permanent damage. The problem with the most effective methods of ear protection (earpro) is that they’re effective against all sound. If you’re stalking a deer or listening for range commands, hearing (or not) can […]
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Choosing electronic hearing protection
Having recently reviewed a set of electronic hearing protection that didn’t live up to the high standard set by it’s predecessor, I set out to get some opinions from around the web on a few good sets of hearing protection to check out next. One of the videos I enjoyed was from YouTube channel Military Arms […]
Hearing Protection Upgraded by Valholl Gear
Valholl Gear Upgrades to Luxurious Comfort If you haven’t discovered Valholl Gear and their upgraded ear cups you’re missing out. Valholl Gear upgrades your thin, quickly deteriorating ear cups to cushy comfort that feels luxurious. These make your hearing protection seal better and just flat-out work better. Valholl Gear provides quality gel cups made in […]
Watch: DIY Improvements for Howard Leight Impact Sport
In this video, I do a little experimental DIY improvement to an aging set of Howard Leight Impact Sport ear protection. With all the empty space inside, it seems like adding some mass to the voids should improve the noise reduction rating (NRR). In part one of the two-part series, I cover disassembly and detail […]
Noisefighters Sightlines | Earpro upgrade
After leaving the Marine Corps, Noisefighters owner Neal Brace had more in mind than drinking a few beers and picking up some odd jobs. He set his sights on inventing and producing upgrades and improvements for a number of different products. From scope throw levers to improved AR charging handle designs, Neal’s had no shortage […]
Howard Leight Impact Sport Bolt | First Look Shot Show 2017
Last year, I tested and reviewed the 2016 Impact Sport Earmuffs from Howard Leight. A great set of earmuffs that I still use to this day. In fact, I’ve purchased a couple additional pairs that I keep in my range loadout bag. My two sons usually accompany me and I wanted the best for their ears as […]
Howard Leight Impact Sport Earmuffs: Review
The overall slender design of the Impact Sport Earmuffs reduced any interference when shouldering a rifle. In addition, they fit comfortably under a Modular Integrated Communications Helmet (MICH) as well as the Ops-Core and Team Wendy helmet variants.