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Silencers 101

Guide to Suppressed AR-15 Barrel Lengths
Barrel length is a topic of much debate for all firearms. Rifles, shotguns, handguns, you name it, people will argue about it. Most of the time, barrel length arguments are a wash and it’s simply best to adopt a live-and-let-live… Read More

What is Suppressor Alignment & How Do You Do It
Proper suppressor alignment is an absolutely essential aspect of suppressor safety.
Failure to align your suppressor correctly with your firearm’s barrel and chamber can lead to damage to the gun or can at best and injury to the shooter at the… Read More

How to Reduce Shotgun Recoil
Shotguns are the third most popular firearm type in the U.S., and more than half of American gun owners own a shotgun. The firearm is a favorite because it is suitable for hunting various prey and intimidating and powerful enough… Read More

The Best Suppressors For .300 Blackout Subsonic Ammo
When the .300 Blackout cartridge came on the scene, it was a game changer for AR platform firearms. You could use the same 5.56/.223 magazines (just be careful not to mix them up) and still get great performance numbers while… Read More
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The Best Caliber For Bison Hunting [2022]
Hunting the mighty bison may just be the most American of all hunting trips you can take, as those noble animals have personified the American spirit for centuries.
In order to properly honor the American bison, you’ll want to make sure… Read More
Silencer Laws

Can You Borrow A Suppressor? Who Can Use Suppressors
Gun owners are generally a friendly bunch of people. They want to share the love and often let others shoot their guns in safe and controlled environments. This works out great to bring new people into the gun community.
Since suppressor… Read More

Traveling Internationally With a Suppressor
In previous blog posts, we’ve covered what it’s like to travel domestically with a suppressor and internationally with guns and ammo, but we haven’t covered international travel with a suppressor. That changes now. It’s time to go global!
Like any kind… Read More

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
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

The 6 Best 6.5 Creedmoor Suppressors in 2022
The 6.5 Creedmoor is, without a doubt, one of the most popular cartridges on the market today. It has diehard supporters as well as steadfast naysayers, but that’s to be expected with just about every caliber out there. Remember: everyone’s… 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 not something that most people are used to filling out. As a result, you may not know that it’s actually something that is very easy to do and you can do it yourself at… 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
News

What You Need To Know About ATF eForms in 2022
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