Peltor Sport is a sub-brand of 3M that specializes in providing hearing protection for the shooting sports.
Founded in 1902 as Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company (3M)
Began producing hearing protection in the 1950s
Introduced the Peltor brand in the 1990s
Expanded into the shooting sports market with Peltor Sport
Continues to innovate new technology and features for hearing protection
Produces a wide range of earplugs and earmuffs for hearing protection in various industries, including shooting sports.
Specializes in hearing protection for hunters and shooters, with a focus on electronic earmuffs.
Produces a range of shooting accessories, including earmuffs and earplugs for hearing protection.
Electronic earmuffs with a noise reduction rating (NRR) of 24dB and 26dB respectively. Features include dynamic suppression time, voice tracking technology, and clear voice tracking.
Passive earmuffs with an NRR of 24dB. Designed specifically for shotgun shooters, with ear cups cut out to prevent interference with gunstock.
Electronic earmuffs with an NRR of 30dB. Features include low-level noise amplification, adjustable headband, and replaceable ear cushions.
Electronic earmuffs have microphones and speakers that allow ambient noise in while blocking harmful noise. Passive earmuffs do not have this feature and block all noise.
The NRR rating stands for noise reduction rating and indicates the level of protection against harmful noise. A higher NRR means better protection.
Yes, electronic earmuffs require batteries to power the microphones and speakers. Some models have rechargeable batteries while others require regular replacement.
Yes, wearing earplugs with earmuffs provides additional hearing protection. This is especially important in extremely loud environments.
Yes, Peltor Sport earmuffs have a slim design that allows them to be worn with glasses. Some models even have cutouts specifically for glasses.