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Silencers 101

Every NFA Engraving Requirement You Need to Know About
If you own an NFA item, like a suppressor or an SBR, that was made by a company, you no doubt noticed that it is engraved much like any other firearm with various markings such as the make, model, caliber… Read More

Choosing Stellite vs Inconel for Your Silencer Baffles
Suppressors are an investment, both in terms of time and money. You want to make sure that you’re getting the best value for your hard-earned dollars so that the product you buy will last for decades to come.
To ensure this… Read More

Best 3 Suppressors for the Beretta 92FS
At just shy of 500 years old, Beretta is the oldest gunmaker in the world. In that time, they’ve made guns of all kinds for the military, law enforcement, and civilians all over the world.
The Beretta 92FS is an evolution… Read More

Debunking Video Game Suppressors Myths!
A lot of people get their information about firearms and suppressors from movies and video games. This is partly why the “Hollywood quiet” myth about suppressors is still so prevalent today, despite everyone in this industry shouting it from the… Read More

How to Register a Homemade Silencer
Conceptually, silencers are fairly simple devices. Legally, however, they’re fairly complicated. This is because all silencers – whether mass-produced or homemade – are regulated by the federal government under the National Firearms Act of 1934. In the eyes of the… Read More
Silencer Laws

Every NFA Engraving Requirement You Need to Know About
If you own an NFA item, like a suppressor or an SBR, that was made by a company, you no doubt noticed that it is engraved much like any other firearm with various markings such as the make, model, caliber… Read More

How to Register a Homemade Silencer
Conceptually, silencers are fairly simple devices. Legally, however, they’re fairly complicated. This is because all silencers – whether mass-produced or homemade – are regulated by the federal government under the National Firearms Act of 1934. In the eyes of the… Read More

Guide to Adding a Trustee to a Gun Trust
Gun trusts are a very popular option for suppressor ownership because of their ease of use and flexible options. If a suppressor is held in a trust, then multiple people can legally possess and use the suppressor. In order to… Read More

What is the Penalty for a Homemade Suppressor?
If you’ve got the DIY spirit, you may have thought about building your own suppressor at home. After all, there’s not a lot of parts involved, so it can’t be that hard, right? Well, yes … and no. A suppressor… Read More

Everything You Need to Fly with a Gun in 2022
The Second Amendment gives you the right to own and bear arms in the U.S. However, that right has limits. For instance, you cannot take a loaded firearm to public places, such as airports.
Does that mean you cannot fly with… Read More
Barrel Threading

Why Precise Barrel Threading is So Important
Because silencers still aren’t as common as we’d like them to be in the United States, and because they are still so heavily regulated (though we aim to make buying a silencer as easy as possible), many hunting rifles do… Read More

Suppressor Thread Size: Common Barrel Thread Patterns
Are you a gun owner looking for precise barrel threading? Read More
Product Feature Articles

The 3 Best Suppressors for the CZ Scorpion EVO
The CZ Scorpion is a slick unit, but its submachine gun status meant that it was considered “unobtainium” to most for quite a while because of heavy-handed government restrictions. Thankfully, CZ heard our prayers and designed a Scorpion for the… Read More

SilencerCo Omega: Your Questions Answered
Buying a suppressor is an investment, and given the amount of time and money you’ll spend in the process, you want to make sure that you’re getting the best product available.
So, how do we determine what makes one suppressor better… Read More

How to Fill Out the ATF’s FD-258 Fingerprint Card
The ATF FD-258 fingerprint card is perhaps the most difficult part of any NFA purchase. People are not used to filling out fingerprint cards, and may not know you can do it yourself at home. Many people think a fingerprint… Read More

Pistol Suppressors: The Best Options in 2022
The Year none of us will never forget (2020) set records for the sale of firearms, ammunition, and pistol suppressors. We think now is as good a time as any to take a look at the best pistol suppressors that… Read More

A Look at the Best AR-15 Suppressors in 2022
With 2021 in the books, we thought it would be a good time to take a look at the best AR-15 suppressors available on the market for 2022.
Indeed, the rush to buy firearms, particularly among those first-time buyers who previously… Read More
News

ATF eForms Are Live: Here’s What You Need To Know
For quite some time, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) had been teasing us about an upcoming change that was guaranteed to shake up silencer sales: the ATF Form 4 would be moving to an online submission… Read More

Silencer Central’s BANISH 30 Wins Guns & Ammo Suppressor of the Year
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – October 26, 2021 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is proud to announce that the BANISH 30 has been selected as Guns & Ammo’s Suppressor of the Year. The BANISH 30, a 9-inch titanium… Read More

Going Beyond David Chipman’s Failed ATF Nomination
The White House announced recently that President Biden has withdrawn David Chipman’s nomination to be the head of the ATF. While gun rights advocates rejoiced in this news after months of battling against Chipman’s confirmation, the fight is far from… Read More

Massachusetts Attempts to Become More Anti-Gun AND More Pro-Gun … At the Same Time!
Residents in Massachusetts have long been subjected to strict gun control laws that are often some of the most restrictive in the country. Unfortunately, a new bill would make them even worse.
House Bill 4038 was introduced by State Representative David… Read More

Silencer Central Announces Attendance at 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally
Sioux Falls, South Dakota – July 30, 2021 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, will attend the 2021 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and pre-rally events in Sturgis, South Dakota, beginning July 31. Silencer Central will have three locations across the… Read More