Most Suppressors get really hot really fast! They capture all that pressure, hot gas, burning powder, and sound waves. This becomes a problem at varying levels and to varying degrees based on application.
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300BLK Ruger American Ranch Rifle: A Perfect Suppressor Host
Lightweight, compact, and it accepts a standard magazine: the Ruger American Ranch Rifle fits the bill perfectly of a suppressor host.
SilencerCo’s Harvestor Evo – Dubbed Best Sub $700 Suppressor on the Market
I have close friends who ask on a regular basis what suppressor they should buy that will hunt, work at the range, swap to an AR home defense carbine, and that won’t break the bank.
Suppressor Myth #3 – You Must Keep the Government Informed at All Times Regarding Where Your Suppressor is Located and You Can’t Leave Your State With Your Silencer Without Prior Approval
Prior to traveling out of state with an NFA Registered Destructive Device, Machinegun, Short Barreled Rifle (SBR), or Short Barreled Shotgun (SBS), you must submit a written request using ATF Form 5320.20 and receive prior authorization
Two Sources of Sound When You Shoot: Subsonics vs Supersonics
Most of the world has no idea that there are two sources of sound when a gun fires. The first source is the muzzle blast. It’s caused by the pressure and gasses escaping out the end of the barrel as the bullet exits.
Suppressor Myth #2 – Owning a Silencer Allows the Government to Search Your House
As the story goes, buying a suppressor puts you on “the list”, allowing law enforcement or the ATF to search your house at any time.
Filing an eForm 4 with Silencer Central – My Experience Part 1
This is a review of the suppressor buying process through Silencer Central.
Suppressor Myth #1 – Silencers Make Guns “Hollywood Assassin” Silent
Almost everyone reading this knows that guns are loud. As we’ve discussed in articles previously, a single gunshot will cause permanent hearing damage. Will suppressors change that and make guns Hollywood quiet?
Barrel Threads & How to Attach Your Suppressor
Depending on the firearms you own you may need to make some modifications, purchase some adapters, or buy some new guns to attach to your suppressor.
Do I need a Gun Trust to Buy a Suppressor? The Practical Answer for Purchasing a Suppressor
The reason I personally want all my suppressors and machine guns in an NFA/Gun Trust is simply for this one reason: it makes it possible for other people to legally possess my suppressors, SBR’s, or automatic guns.