--- product_id: 48445896 title: "Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L3 Shooting Earmuff (R-03318)" brand: "howard leight" price: "VT33095" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Howard Leight" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48445896-howard-leight-by-honeywell-leightning-l3-shooting-earmuff-r-03318 store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # SNR 25dB Air Flow Control tech Robust steel headband Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L3 Shooting Earmuff (R-03318) **Brand:** howard leight **Price:** VT33095 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🔇 Silence the noise, embrace the focus! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L3 Shooting Earmuff (R-03318) by howard leight - **How much does it cost?** VT33095 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48445896-howard-leight-by-honeywell-leightning-l3-shooting-earmuff-r-03318) ## Best For - howard leight enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted howard leight brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Durable & Reliable:** Built with a robust steel headband, these earmuffs are designed to withstand the toughest conditions. - • **Sleek & Slim Profile:** Ultra-slim earcups provide optimal performance without bulk, perfect for low noise levels. - • **Quick & Easy Maintenance:** Snap-in ear cushions make replacements a breeze, keeping your gear fresh and ready for action. - • **Innovative Comfort Design:** Enjoy long hours of wear with a padded foam headband that minimizes pressure on your head. - • **Ultimate Sound Protection:** Experience unparalleled noise reduction with SNR 25dB, ensuring your hearing is safeguarded in any environment. ## Overview The Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L3 Shooting Earmuff (R-03318) combines advanced Air Flow Control technology with a lightweight design, offering SNR 25dB protection. Its durable steel headband and padded foam ensure comfort and longevity, while snap-in ear cushions allow for easy maintenance. Ideal for shooting and other noisy environments, these earmuffs are a must-have for professionals seeking both safety and comfort. ## Description Product Description Review: Excellent protection and quality for the price - I purchased these earmuffs for indoor target shooting and I'm very impressed. Build quality is excellent and they're very comfortable to wear, providing a snug fit. I've worn them for extended periods of time with no discomfort. Howard Leight is a well known manufacturer and this is an excellent entry-level product, but don't forget to take that factor into account: you may have to go for a more expensive model if the NRR of 23 isn't enough for your environment. For target shooters, these earmuffs seem to offer enough protection for low-power handguns but I would still strongly recommended combining these with earplugs, which will also offer better protection against low frequencies. You only have one set of ears. To any other buyers new to this model: pull the metal wire-arms up and out of the plastic prongs to extend them. I admit that it took me a while to figure out. Review: Very Very happy with these. - Bought 2 pairs for a shooting weekend they worked amazing and a great fit for the head sizes we used them with. Would recommend these to anyoneblooking for great noise reduction for a budget price. You can pay avlot more and not get as good a product. ## Features - Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L0F Ultraslim Folding Earmuff (R-01523) - One Size - Black ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B001BL04PS | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | 148,176 in Health & Personal Care ( See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care ) 382 in Safety Earmuffs 860 in Camping & Hiking Safety & Survival Gear 1,586 in Ear Plugs | | Brand Name | Howard Leight | | Care instructions | Hand wash with mild soap and lukewarm water. Air dry. Store in a cool, dry place. | | Closure Type | snap | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,848 Reviews | | Fit Type | compact | | Fit to Size Sentiment | Positive | | Garment Size Country | Great Britain | | Global Trade Identification Number | 10033552015236 | | Item Dimensions | 23.1 x 22.3 x 10 centimetres | | Item Weight | 0.23 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Howard Leight | | Manufacturer Part Number | R-01523 | | Material Type | Stainless Steel | | Model Number | R-01523 | | Noise Control | Sound Isolation | | Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) | 23 Decibels | | Pattern | Solid | | Product Style | Classic | | Single Number Rating (SNR) | 23 Decibels | | Size | One Size | | Sleeve Length Description | Sleeveless | | UPC | 033552015239 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Images ![Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L3 Shooting Earmuff (R-03318) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81rHImTk8eL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how many decibles do these reduce?** A: It was a little difficult to tell what the accurate answer is to this question. I had the same one before I bought and tried to find out myself. The best I can tell, the noise reduction level is about 20 dB. It seems to be most effective for sound levels above 82 dB, either as continuous volume or impulse. That compares to 15 to 30 dB for well-fitted, deeply-inserted foam ear plugs, 15 to 40 dB for high quality, well-fitted, non-electronic ear muffs and 25 to 50 dB for wearing both ear plugs and non-electronic ear muffs. It appears that these muffs are adequate for the casual and occasional shooter. Noise damage is both cumulative and time sensitive, however, so if you are a serious shooter and have extended or frequent exposure to weapon noises or other noises for hours at a time and several times per week, you should consider the electronic muffs. Most Peltor muffs of the non-electronic variety provide 21 to 30 dB of noise reduction and it appears that most authorities agree that 20 to 30 dB is "effective" noise reducton. The Howard Leight 01523 set is, therefore, in the "effective" range but at the lower end. That's why you will find a frequent descriptions of these earmuffs as "good for the money." They aren't the best, but they aren't bad at this price. I'm sure you have found as I did that you can spend $50 to $100 and get no better protection with non-electronic muffs and if you want more noise reduction, you can get it for $100 to $500 or more. I have even seen ear plugs that can be custom made for over $1,000. You pay your money and you take your choice. I have used my 01523 model several times and I am satisfied and have no ringing in my ears after an hour of shooting with a Sig 9 mm and an AR 15 and a S&W .380. By the end of the hour, the muffs feel a bit heavy, my protective glasses frames are pressing hard enough into my scalp behind my ears to be uncomfortable and my ear muff pads are moist with perspiration, even in an air-conditioned range. I'm glad to take them off when I'm finished but I'm glad I wore tham, too, because I can still hear perfectly normally. One of these days, I may choose to spend $200 and get an electronic set of muffs with 40cB of protection but I may not get any more comfort or utility from those than I get from the ones I have. **Q: Has anyone used these in public places like malls/stores (rather than the shooting range)? I have trouble with sensory overload in crowded places. Thx** A: YES!! I use these for that EXACT purpose, among many others. I too have difficulty with not only sensory overload but also social anxiety in crowded places (even not so crowded places), and honestly I do not go to any public places without them. If you use them by themselves, they will cut noise substantially. But if you couple these with either NRR 33 earplugs (made by many different manufacturers) or small, audio earbuds, THAT is where the true solution lies. I pack my MP3 player with 'white noise' and relaxing music (mostly chill-out instrumentals); I put the earbuds in then I put these muffs over my ears. I use the exact same setup at the gym, on walks, at school while studying, while doing any kind of shopping, while at fast-food joints, etc. I am never without them. They are inconspicuous enough to pretty much where anywhere, they just look like some form of headphones. Portable peace, quiet and mental clarity WHEREVER you may go. **Q: Has anyone used these to help with the sound of barking dogs? Will they block that type of sound?** A: I sleep with these to block the sounds of my husband snoring and my dog walking around at night, and they've been a blessing. Folded up they're easy to store and take with me when I travel. They do not block out all noise; I doubt any "ear protection" will. But for their modest price and small profile, which makes it possible for me to sleep on my back in them, I'd say they're well worth trying. **Q: Does anyone know if these earmuffs have replacement cushions?** A: I don't know for sure, but if they did the replacement cushions would probably cost as much as a new pair of earmuffs. c.k. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent protection and quality for the price *by J***S on 11 January 2013* I purchased these earmuffs for indoor target shooting and I'm very impressed. Build quality is excellent and they're very comfortable to wear, providing a snug fit. I've worn them for extended periods of time with no discomfort. Howard Leight is a well known manufacturer and this is an excellent entry-level product, but don't forget to take that factor into account: you may have to go for a more expensive model if the NRR of 23 isn't enough for your environment. For target shooters, these earmuffs seem to offer enough protection for low-power handguns but I would still strongly recommended combining these with earplugs, which will also offer better protection against low frequencies. You only have one set of ears. To any other buyers new to this model: pull the metal wire-arms up and out of the plastic prongs to extend them. I admit that it took me a while to figure out. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Very happy with these. *by M***D on 9 August 2014* Bought 2 pairs for a shooting weekend they worked amazing and a great fit for the head sizes we used them with. Would recommend these to anyoneblooking for great noise reduction for a budget price. You can pay avlot more and not get as good a product. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good. *by M***O on 29 September 2014* PROS: - Built extremely well. Feels like it could take a beating. - Reduces noise a lot, but still allows a little bit to comes through, just much much quieter. This applies to very small noises like a TV or radio, or loud noises like a vacuum cleaner or other power tool. Very good but doesn't go completely silent - Pretty compact, both on the head and when folded. Should fit nicely in a jacket pocket. - Headband not super comfortable, but fine. It only touches in two places on my head, at the top right and left, but doesn't touch in the center. After about 30 seconds I don't notice it, and it's fairly soft so it's fine. -Ear pads feel strange and plasticky at first, but they are soft and feel fine after a minute. They do get sweaty, so I will be covering the ear pads with some suede to make them nicer. They don't press on my ears at all, there's lots of space inside so it actually barely even touches my ears. - It presses on the head pretty tightly, but I assume you could bend the headband a bit so that it doesn't press so hard, although I don't know if that will damage it. - Most headphones can be placed on your head or neck when you don't want them on your hears, but not these, they squeeze far too tightly and are very uncomfortable in that position, so expect you will want to fully take them off when not wearing them. ## Frequently Bought Together - Howard Leight by Honeywell Leightning L0F Folding Ultraslim Shooting Earmuff (R-01523), Black - PROHEAR GEP02 Gel Ear Pads for Howard Leight by Honeywell Impact Sport Pro Sync Leightning Earmuffs - Howard Leight Honeywell Shooting Sports by Genesis Sharp-Shooter Shooting Glasses, Clear Lens (R-03570) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48445896-howard-leight-by-honeywell-leightning-l3-shooting-earmuff-r-03318](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/48445896-howard-leight-by-honeywell-leightning-l3-shooting-earmuff-r-03318) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-06-05*