Shooting Ear Defenders

Hearing damage from gunfire cannot be undone. The noise from a shotgun is loud enough to cause lasting harm, and the effect builds up over a lifetime of shoot days, clay rounds and flighting evenings. Good shooting ear defenders protect your hearing without cutting you off from the conversation on the peg, the keeper's whistle or the sound of birds approaching.

Ear Defenders, Ear Plugs or Electronic?

Traditional over-ear muffs are simple, effective ear defenders for adults and a sensible starting point. In-ear protection is lighter and more discreet, and it will not catch on your gun stock as you mount, which is why many game shots prefer it. Electronic ear defenders go a step further, amplifying quiet sounds such as voices and approaching birds while shutting out the harmful peak of a gunshot. Noise cancelling ear defenders are also popular for noisy work around the farm, workshop or estate. Foam ear plugs are an inexpensive backup worth keeping in a coat pocket.

Bluetooth Ear Defenders and Trusted Brands

Bluetooth ear defenders add wireless connectivity, so you can take calls or listen to music during long periods of work without removing your protection. Our range includes Peltor ear defenders from 3M, a name trusted by shooters and industry for decades, along with ISOtunes and Jack Pyke. Whichever ear defender you choose, look at the SNR rating, comfort over a full day and how well it sits alongside a cap or shooting glasses.

Protection on Every Shoot Day

Hearing protection belongs on your kit list alongside your gun slip and cartridges, whether you are standing at a peg, loading for a friend or shooting clays. Anyone near the line needs protection too, including loaders, pickers-up and young shooters learning the ropes, so it is worth keeping a spare pair in the vehicle. Add shooting eye protection for a complete safety setup, and explore our shooting accessories for everything else you need. For a closer look at the options, read our guide to the best ear protection for shooting.

Shop Shooting Ear Defenders at ArdMoor

Browse our full range of shooting ear defenders below and find the protection that suits the way you shoot. Once you are sorted, visit our main shooting collection to complete your kit for the season ahead.