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Suppressor Academy
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Thirty Regulators, One CEO: Inside the Rise of Silencer Central
BY Kimber Pearce Published: January 4, 2026 { 5 comments }Suppressor 101: A Cleaning Guide
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: August 17, 2025 { 2 comments }Even if you don’t own a suppressor—yet—you might be curious about the ins and outs of maintenance. If you do own one, you must understand how to take care of it.
Gun Rights Giants Unite to Challenge New Jersey’s Suppressor Ban
BY Larry Z Published: July 22, 2025 { 0 comments }This lawsuit aims to change that—and if the coalition behind it has anything to say, Garden State gun owners might finally get their hearing back.
SilencerCo Salvo 12: Shush Your Shotgun
BY Kat Ainsworth Published: July 13, 2025 { 4 comments }Read about the SilencerCo Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor, a great option for hunting and self-defense to decrease recoil and decibels.
Are Suppressors Protected by 2A?
BY Larry Z Published: March 19, 2025 { 6 comments }The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is firing back after the Acting U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana claimed in a recent court filing that suppressors are not “arms” and therefore not covered by the Second Amendment.
The Muta II: Bushmaster’s New Suppressor
BY Larry Z Published: December 5, 2024 { 0 comments }Bushmaster has just unveiled the Muta II, the latest suppressor in their lineup, and it comes with some noticeable upgrades.
Holster with a Suppressor: Hush Holsters Review
BY Tanner Lee Published: September 7, 2024 { 2 comments }In this video review, I dive into the innovative HUSH Holster, specifically the second-generation model designed to address the common challenges faced by shooters using suppressors. Anyone who has tried holstering a hot suppressor knows the struggle of preventing burns, but this holster offers a solution. The HUSH Holster not only holds your suppressor securely [...]
An A+ Modular 22 Silencer – Rugged Mustang22
BY Garrett Negen Published: April 13, 2024 { 1 comment }While they have always been legal through the proper channels, suppressor popularity in the US has only become mainstream within the last decade.
Behold the Unicorn: Fast Suppressor Approval
BY Steve Gaspar Published: March 31, 2024 { 4 comments }Recent changes in approval processes at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) appear to have drastically shortened suppressor approval wait times.
The SilencerCo Velos LBP Sound Suppressor: Stop Passing Gas
BY Will Dabbs Published: March 9, 2024 { 0 comments }For those of us who tend to run our favorite black rifles from a fixed firing point on the range, this new gear from SilencerCo offers cutting-edge performance and helps keep you healthy to boot.









