Why the BANISH 12 Shotgun Suppressor Changes Everything
July 21, 2025Posted by derrek.sigler
Shotguns represent a popular class of firearm that is rather difficult to suppress. Sure, there have been other shotgun suppressors on the market, but each has had certain disadvantages that have made them somewhat impractical for many typical uses. The new BANISH 12 12-gauge shotgun suppressor has been in development for years and went through over 50 variations before a final product was approved for sale. All of this was in an effort to bring you a working shotgun suppressor that carried as little weight as possible, allowed for the use of functional choke tubes and did not interfere with your natural line of sight down the barrel/bead of the shotgun. If you’re a bird hunter, this is the can you’ve been waiting for.
I’m going to start this blog off by sharing with you that I am a waterfowler. While I love big game and other forms of hunting, I would hit the duck blind or the cut field to chase ducks and geese all day long if I could. So, when the team at BANISH said they were working on a shotgun can, for me to get excited about it means it was going to have to pass the quack test. Don’t worry, I’m going to get into the nitty gritty stuff in detail, but I’m going to let you know right now that this is a hunting suppressor. It’s not for show, it’s not a gimmick. It works. And for those of us that hunt waterfowl, turkeys or other birds – it is the most exciting advancement in shotgun technology in many years, The game is changed and you will want in on it.
The details
The BANISH 12 shotgun Suppressor comes with three chokes and a mount to your shotgun.
The BANISH 12 is made from 100% titanium using additive manufacturing processes, much like 3-D printing. This allows for stronger internal structuring to support the heavy abuse a shotgun dishes out, without having to make extra welds and weight.
It weighs in at just 17.6 ounces. It words with up to 3.5-inch shells with #2 shot and can handle steel, lead and other shot variants with standard wad designs.
For many of us, the draw for waterfowl hunting is that it is a social sport. You are sitting in a blind, or a pit, or even under cover of timber, waiting for birds to drop in. It’s a good time. The guys I tend to hunt with like to laugh and joke a lot while we wait and when the birds are seen/heard, it is down to business. Everyone is usually in pretty close proximity to each other, and shotguns are not exactly quiet, especially when dumping heavy magnum shells at big flocks of ducks or geese. And as the birds move past, barrels are swinging around and shots are taken, often without being too careful about ears and hearing.
I have been in multiple duck blinds across North America where a shotgun has gone off far too close to my ears. There was an incident in Arkansas where afterwards I couldn’t hear from my left ear for over a week because someone was a bit careless with the barrel as he swept and fired on some passing birds. While my hearing recovered, I still do not speak to that guy.
if there was ever a shooting sport that called for a suppressor, waterfowl hunting is it. A 12-gauge shotgun with a 3-inch heavy load of #2 shot averages around 165-170 decibels. Now add in that other people are in much closer proximity to that blast and the picture gets clearer as to why a shotgun suppressor, like the BANISH 12, is a great idea.
It also helps because traditional ear protection doesn't quite work for those who are blowing on a duck or goose call at the same time. It's kind of like chewing with ear plugs in.
Plus, I'm not going to lie. I wouldn't mind not letting the guys hunting two fields over know that I just got on the birds.
Where the BANISH 12 succeeds
I’ve been waterfowl hunting for most of my “adult” life. I’ve spent more time with a shotgun on my shoulder than any other firearm combined, and that is saying something. I also was a coach for a state-placing trap-shooting team. What I’m getting at is this – I am very particular about how I like my shotguns to feel. Anything that would interfere with that feel is a non-starter. Let’s break it down and it’ll show you why I am so excited about the BANISH 12.
The bead on the rib of your shotgun barrel is what you’re supposed to use to aim the shotgun. You have to see the bead to be able to follow through with your shot. That is the challenge with a shotgun suppressor. The BANISH 12 is designed to preserve the natural line of sight for the shooter. The unique shape of the BANISH 12 does not interfere with the line of sight from the bead to the bird and it something that is exclusive to this can.
All choked up
The BANISH 12 uses specific chokes and comes with improved cylinder, modified, and full.
A major advancement of the BANISH 12. It attaches to your shotgun by a mount specific to your shotgun choke tube style, and it has screw-in choke tubes at the muzzle end that function consistently every shot.
Anyone who shoots a shotgun knows how important it is to have consistent shot patterns. I know I spend considerable time patterning every load I use for hunting and target shooting alike. The BANISH 12 comes with tested and consistent choke tubes for Full, Modified and Improved Cylinder. There will be other patterns available, including Extra Full for turkey hunters.
Just buy one already!
The BANISH 12 works for waterfowl, turkeys, and upland hunting. It is light and effective.
It is perfect for waterfowl, amazing for turkeys and light enough to make upland hunting more enjoyable. This is the perfect all-around suppressor for hunting with a shotgun and once you try it, you will want one for your next hunt, Tell your buddies, too so they can make the blind a quieter time this fall.
While many suppressors can be used on several different caliber firearms, we have some specific models that can make your shooting more enjoyable. Pick the caliber that you have in mind. If you don’t see your caliber, pick one close to it to see our recommendations.
