Landmark Agreement Establishes EARMOR as Official Hearing Protection Partner for IROA at IPSC Level 4 and Level 5 Matches in 2026.
The International Range Officers Association (IROA) welcomes its new exclusive strategic partner – EARMOR, the innovative auditory safety brand as the official partner of hearing protection equipment for all certified Range Officers officiating at IPSC Continental Championships (Level 4) and IPSC World Shoots (Level 5) throughout the 2026 competition season.
This landmark collaboration underscores IROA’s unwavering commitment to the health, safety, and operational readiness of its global network of match officials.
“As the governing body for IPSC Range Officials worldwide, IROA’s highest priority is ensuring our personnel operate in the safe and effective conditions,” said Dino Evangelinos IROA President. “EARMOR’s cutting-edge technology, ergonomic design, and great performance in high-noise environments make them reliable partner to protect the hearing health of our dedicated Range Officers while enhancing on-range communication clarity.”
Under the terms of the agreement, all IROA-certified Range Officers serving at designated Level 4 and Level 5 IPSC competitions in 2026 will be equipped with EARMOR’s hearing protection systems. The selected product line features advanced electronic noise suppression, ambient sound amplification for situational awareness, and seamless integration with competition communication workflows – ensuring officials maintain peak performance without compromising auditory safety.
“We are honored to partner with IROA and support the professionals who uphold the integrity and safety of international practical shooting,” said Fred Wang EARMOR Global Director. “This collaboration allows us to deploy our most advanced auditory protection solutions where they matter most- protecting the experts who keep our sport safe, fair, and world-class.”
The partnership will launch at the upcoming European Handgun Championship in Hungary in June 2026, with full deployment across all sanctioned Level 4 and Level 5 competitions through the conclusion of the 2026 season.
