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Founded in 1972 by Howard Leight

Founded in 1972 by Howard Leight himself, the brand has pursued the prevention of hearing loss via innovative hearing conservation solutions. With a storied history in the market, including the invention of banded hearing in the 1970’s and PU foam earplugs in the 1980’s, Howard Leight continues as an industry leader with over 150 patents.

In 2010, Howard Leight was acquired by Honeywell International, and maintains one of only three accredited NVLAP acoustical laboratories in the US to test hearing. With this high-level testing, we are able to design our products to meet the needs of professional, lifestyle, and recreational users.

Built for a wide range of environments, from shooting and outdoors sports and tactical operations, to sporting events and daily lifestyle, Howard Leight's goal is to help people more safely enjoy the events and activities they love.

Over 40 years of Innovation

Howard Leight is continually developing new designs, materials and technologies to enhance comfort and protection for industry trade professionals, recreational and competitive shooters, DIY homeowners, and fans of live music and sporting events. Whatever your passion, trust Howard Leight to block out the noise so you can listen to what’s important, while staying safely focused on the big moments that matter.