Suppressors

Suppressors have been around for about a century now. Discover how the firearms accessory came about and its early days and uses.

A cull deer hunt in Texas proves the worth of these SilencerCo best-in-class hunting suppressors.

Ruger has jumped into the suppressor game with the Silent-SR, designed to dampen the report of a number of rimfire guns.

There are many good reasons to add a suppressor to a home defense gun, and not too many arguments against.

SilencerCo has been at the forefront of promoting suppressor usage and advocacy. The company is now making a big push at better mobilizing users of the device in a bid to expand the right to own and use them.

Minnesota might be joining the majority of the nation when it comes to suppressors. A bill was recently introduced that is set to repeal the state's long-standing ban on the device.

Ever wondered how a silencer works? Well, SilencerCo and the American Suppressor Association give you a good idea with this animated graphic of the operation of the firearm accessory.

Many people are confused when purchasing a suppressor because they assume a suppressor’s caliber has to match the weapon’s caliber. In reality, you don’t necessarily care about caliber with suppressors.

Many shooters express concerns with POI, or Point of Impact, shift when using a suppressor. Unfortunately, a lot of people aren’t 100 percent sure what that is, even though it’s a very simple concept.

The benefits of hunting with a suppressor can be soothing to your ears.

Misperceptions about the ability to own a gun suppressor abound. Getting one is actually easier than you think.

Suppression, provided by gun suppressors, is a very good thing. By reducing the report from the fired cartridge, you can concentrate more easily on the shot. For new shooters, it's a great training aid.

Many perceptions surrounding suppressor effects come from marketing, blogs or the media making them suspect at best. Here's the reality of how suppressors are used and what they can do.

I heard the thwack-thwack-thwack! as I approached the firing line, and for all the world it sounded like a loud pellet rifle. But when I got to the line I realized the “thwacks” were from 12-gauge shotguns equipped with SilencerCo’s new Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor.

Don't think you can afford a suppressor, then you've never heard of Econo Can. The clever device turns an oil filter into a silencer and saves money for that tax stamp you'll have to pay.

The interest in suppressors continues to grow and now has crossed over to the shotgun world. The Salvo 12 aims to be a suppressor for the masses with SilencerCo touting it as the first commercially-viable shotgun suppressor.