Hunting or shooting is a big hit in many Australians, where it even contributed $2.4 billion to the national economy. However, while it is one of the most popular recreational activities in the country, it is vital to keep the ears protected and safe to enjoy these activities for a long time.
At Audience Hearing, we understand that hearing protection is essential, and not optional when it comes to shooting. Whether you’re at the range, out in the field, or competing in shooting sports, exposure to gunfire without adequate protection can lead to instant and permanent hearing damage.
Our custom-moulded shooting earplugs are designed to deliver the protection you need, without compromising your awareness, comfort, or performance. These are perfectly made using soft medical-grade silicone and fitted precisely to your ear shape to secure an effective barrier against loud gunfire while allowing you to stay in tune with your surroundings.
Our PRO Impulse Shooting Earplugs are specially engineered for shooters who need fast-reacting, high-impact protection without muting everything around them. Using advanced acoustic filter technology, these earplugs reduce sudden high-decibel sounds while still allowing normal speech and environmental sounds to pass through.
Unlike bulky over-ear muffs, these plugs fit discreetly and securely, especially under shooting headsets or hunting gear. The compact design means you can wear them all day without discomfort or ear fatigue.
Originally developed for military and tactical use, the PRO Impulse filter technology offers protection against sudden, impulse-based noises like:
These filters are ventilated, which helps maintain a natural sense of spatial awareness and directionality that is crucial for hunters, instructors, and competition shooters. They also significantly reduce the “plugged” or occlusion effect when shooting, making them more comfortable for extended wear.
Our PRO Impulse plugs are well-adored by our patients because of these benefits:
When you are out on the range or tracking in the field, staying focused and aware is just as important as protecting your ears. Our custom shooting earplugs are designed to help you perform at your best by reducing harmful gunshot noise while keeping you alert to voices, cues, and your surroundings.
Our expert audiologists at Audience Hearing offer custom-made shooting earplugs with proven filter technology and all-day comfort. We are here to give you the tools to stay sharp, safe, and in control with your every shot.
Schedule a fitting with us today, and find the right hearing protection to suit your sport and your ears.
Our shooting earplugs use the PRO Impulse filter. It gives a constant 15 dB of noise reduction and increases to up to 33 dB when a gunshot occurs. You hear normal sound between shots and get stronger protection at the moment of impact.
Yes. The vented design lets quieter sounds through, so range officer commands, hunting partners and nearby movement remain audible.
Gunfire produces an impulse noise, a very loud peak lasting a fraction of a second. A single unprotected shot can cause permanent damage, and the effect adds up over a lifetime of shooting.
Yes. Pairing custom plugs with earmuffs gives extra protection for indoor ranges, larger calibres and long sessions.
Yes. The filter lets you hear game, wind and your companions until a shot is fired. Custom plugs also stay comfortable through long days in the field.
They were originally developed for military and tactical use. According to the manufacturer, they’ve been tested in 12-hour comfort trials and sand exposure, so they cope with harsh outdoor conditions.
They’re custom-moulded from soft medical-grade silicone and sit within the ear, so they don’t get in the way of a stock or the cushion of an earmuff.
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