Situational awareness is non-negotiable when operating on a range or in any professional defense environment. Proper hearing protection should block hazardous impulse noise while preserving the ability to hear commands, warnings, and nearby movement — and that balance is what separates good hearing protection from a tactical advantage.

HOWARD LEIGHT Impact Sport delivers an amplified-awareness solution designed specifically for shooters and defense professionals. The Impact series uses advanced sound amplification technology so wearers can hear conversation, alarms, and environmental cues at a safe, amplified level. Positioned microphones provide more natural directional hearing and the unit’s advanced response technology automatically reverts to passive earmuff mode when noise reaches 82 dB or above. Impact Sport ships with 2 AAA batteries and is priced at $77.99.

Design and performance for the tactical user

Impact Sport falls squarely in the Hearing Protection category for professionals who need environmental awareness without sacrificing protection. The externally mounted microphones are tuned for clearer, directional sound pickup so you can localize teammates and identify the direction of movement. When ambient noise exceeds the 82 dB safety threshold the electronics instantly switch to passive muff protection, preventing loud impulse damage. The included 2 AAA batteries make field swaps straightforward and predictable for duty cycles.

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Practical field tips

Fit and integration

Get a secure seal for passive protection while ensuring microphones are unobstructed. Use the Impact Sport with low-profile eye protection and ensure cheek weld and helmet interfaces do not compress the cups unevenly. The model line is listed as Various, meaning Howard Leight offers this platform in multiple configurations — check the exact variant for headband style or electronic features that best match your kit.

When to choose amplified protection

Use Impact Sport for range sessions, training environments, or work sites where communication and alarm awareness are mission-critical. The switch-to-passive at 82 dB makes it reliable around firearms and heavy equipment while preserving speech intelligibility at lower levels.

For professionals seeking a balance of amplified situational awareness and certified protection, the HOWARD LEIGHT Impact Sport is a practical option at $77.99. Check availability on the product page to purchase or compare configurations for your team.

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