SHOOTING
Need hearing protection for shooting activities?
Please see our range of options on this page.
Protect your hearing while shooting/hunting
Recreational shotgun, target shooting and hunting are a popular pastimes for many people. This can be out in the woods at Claybird shooting or a shooting range. Custom or universal ear protection for shooting and hunting is essential to protect your hearing from the loud noises that rifles and pistols produce. Not wearing protection while using weapons has a high potential of irreversibly damaging your hearing.
ACS has a multiple options to suit your needs whether this is made-to-fit or ready-fit.
For who
Specifications
Gunfire
Claybird shooting
Claybird shooting, Hunting, Target shooting or when you are part of a Police force or military. The Pro Impulse is the perfect earplug for hunters and shooters. For every now and then use have a look at our Pro Impulse ready-fit below. If you need protection from firearms on a regular basis the Pro Impulse custom fit is the best choice. Both option protect your ears while shooting or hunting and allow for natural hearing with a slight reduction in sound when no shot is fired.
Pro Impulse - custom made for hunting and shooting
These hearing protectors are made of medical grade silicone and are discreet to wear. Unlike earmuffs that can get very uncomfortable, these Pro Impulse earplugs can easily be worn for hours on end. These plugs to reduce the extreme sound from a variety of weapons like shotguns, target shooting, handguns and rifles. Nowadays the avid hunter and shooter expects the best hearing protection while having environmental awareness at the same time. These buds provide a 15dB overall reduction in sound and when a shot is fired the 33dB protection level kicks in. If your job requires you to wear hearing protection the Pro Impulse is also the go-to product.
The new PRO Impulse filter has been specially developed to reduce sudden high volume sounds from being transmitted to the inner ear, giving the wearer protection when they need it while allowing normal hearing at all other times.
The filter gives a constant noise reduction of approximately 15dB, increasing to a maximum of 33dB when activated by sudden high noise. For higher levels of noise protection the PRO Impulse can be worn in conjunction with over-ear headsets. The custom made version utilises the same proven design as ACS PRO hearing protection with a discreet and comfortable soft silicone in-ear mould custom made to fit the wearer, while a universal fit version with a soft in-ear tip is also available for ‘off the shelf’ convenience. The small size of Impulse filters makes them unobtrusive and comfortable to wear, fitting easily under communications headsets or earmuffs where double protection is required.
Developed for military use the Impulse filter protects hearing from gunfire, artillery noise and impulse sounds from nail guns, drop hammers and riveting. Designed to allow air to enter the ear, this unique filter technology retains spatiality and sound directionality as required in hunting and combat situations. Unlike competing products this ventilation minimises the occlusion effect and reduces irritation within the ear canal, maximising user comfort so limiting the causes of inflammation and infection.
The Impulse filter has undergone full environmental testing for humidity, hot and cold temperatures, 12-hour comfort and sand storms. Fully washable with water and normal detergents, Impulse is suitable for all outdoor and indoor situations.The Impulse filter with custom mould has a constant noise SNR value of 15dB (estimated), suitable for continuous safe use to 100dB. ANSI IPIL certified impulse protection is 33.1 dB maximum.
Please ensure that a noise assessment is carried out on site before purchasing your hearing protection as it is imperative the correct protection level is used.
If you are unsure what product to buy or need further product information before making your purchase, please contact Pacific Ears at info@pacificears.com.
We will be happy to help.
Download the specification sheet here
For the occasional hunter and shooter we can recommend the Pro Impulse ready fit. This product comes in a handy container and consist of the same filters as the Pro Impulse custom but in a generic mould. The 3-flange tips are comfortable to wear and sit securely in the ear while still being discreet. Whether you have a company night out and go claybird shooting or join your friends on a hunting trip, these earplugs will protect your hearing while you can still communicate with your hunting/shooting partners.
For higher levels of noise protection the PRO Impulse can be worn in conjunction with over-ear headsets. The new universal fit version with soft in-ear tips is now available for ‘off the shelf’ convenience.
The small size of Impulse filters makes them unobtrusive and comfortable to wear, fitting easily under communications headsets or earmuffs where double protection is required.
Developed for military use the Impulse filter protects hearing from gunfire, artillery noise and impulse sounds from nail guns, drop hammers and riveting.
Designed to allow air to enter the ear, this unique filter technology retains spatiality and sound directionality as required in hunting and combat situations. Unlike competing products this ventilation minimises the occlusion effect and reduces irritation within the ear canal, maximising user comfort so limiting the causes of inflammation and infection.
The Impulse filter has undergone full environmental testing for humidity, hot and cold temperatures, 12-hour comfort and sand storms. Fully washable with water and normal detergents, Impulse is suitable for all outdoor and indoor situations.The Impulse filter with custom mould has a constant noise SNR value of 15dB (estimated), suitable for continuous safe use to 100dB.
ANSI IPIL certified impulse protection is 33.1 dB maximum.Please ensure that a noise assessment is carried out on site before purchasing your hearing protection as it is imperative the correct protection level is used.
We have re-designed the packaging and re-thought the contents of our PRO Impulse earplugs. To reduce waste we have removed some of the spare items which were not always used, and we have also swapped the imported plastic box for a locally sourced and recyclable cardboard box to reduce single use plastic.
Items included:
- 1 Pair of Medium/Large Pacato Filtered Earplugs
- ACS Metal Storage Tube with Key ring
- Instruction Leaflet
- Neck cord is optional
If you are unsure what product to buy or need further product information before making your purchase, please contact Pacific Ears at info@pacificears.com.
We will be happy to help.