Allen Reaction Low-Profile Electronic Ear Muffs — NRR 22, 2680

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The Allen Reaction Low Profile (2680) is a slim electronic ear muff rated NRR 22 dB to ANSI S3.19, with microphones that amplify low-level ambient sound and automatic compression of impulse noise above roughly 82 dB — built for shooting and hunting where a low profile clears a shouldered firearm. It keeps you aware of commands and surroundings while clamping down on the report of each shot.

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Why the Allen Reaction suits a shouldered firearm

Deep, bulky muffs give the most attenuation but bump against a rifle or shotgun stock the moment you shoulder it. The Allen Reaction takes the opposite approach: a slim, low-profile cup that stays out of the way while still doing the electronic job — microphones amplify low-level ambient sound for awareness, and the electronics compress impulse noise above about 82 dB. It is NRR 22 to ANSI S3.19, a rating that reflects the compact cup, and it is aimed squarely at shooters and hunters who value fit and awareness. As electronic ear muffs go, this is the slim shooting pick, and the shooting muffs guide and electronic vs passive guide explain the trade-offs. It fits the gun and hears the range.

What the Allen Reaction listing documents

From the published specs: an electronic design with ambient amplification; NRR 22 dB to ANSI S3.19; a slim low-profile cup; and automatic impulse suppression above roughly 82 dB. These are true electronic earmuffs and genuine low-profile earmuffs — slim shooting ear protection for a shouldered firearm.

How the Allen Reaction compares to other ear muffs

For other slim electronic muffs, the Howard Leight Impact Sport (NRR 22) or Peltor Sport Tactical 300; for maximum electronic attenuation, the Pro Ears Ultra 33 (NRR 33) or Impact Pro (NRR 30); and for passive protection, the NRR 27 Pyramex PM3010 or compact Pyramex PM9010 (NRR 24). The construction muffs guide compares picks.

Choosing the right hearing protection for your noise

Muffs, plugs, and doubling up all have a place. For the full range, the hearing protection collection and best hearing protection guide; for shooting, the shooting hearing collection and noise-canceling headsets; for in-ear options, the foam ear plugs collection and plugs-vs-muffs guide; and for the loudest work, the highest-NRR guide and passive muffs guide.

Where it fits by job and crew orders

The slim Reaction suits shooters and hunters who need a low-profile electronic muff that clears a stock — browse the range in the ear muffs collection and 3M ear muffs collection for comparison. Match its NRR 22 to intermittent-fire use rather than steady loud machinery, and keep fresh batteries on hand. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.