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Silencers 101
An Overview of the PBS-1 Suppressor: Features, Uses, and Alternatives
Clone-correct suppressed gun builds are super popular right now, and it spans the gamut from handguns to ARs to AKs – yes, even AKs. Even though the AK platform has a reputation for being gassy and finnicky when it comes… Read More
How Long Does a Suppressor Tax Stamp Last?
The good news is that a suppressor tax stamp lasts forever. Once you buy a stamp for a suppressor, it is valid for however long you own the suppressor. It’s not an annual thing; it’s a one-and-done. That stamp belongs… Read More
The Top 5 Suppressors of 2024
There are more suppressors to choose from right now in 2024 than ever before. It truly is a buyers’ market, but the sheer number of options can be intimidating if you’re new to the world of suppressors.
First and foremost, there’s… Read More
22 Mag Suppressors: Your Tool for Optimal Shooting
Even though the 22 Magnum is a small cartridge, it packs quite the punch into such a compact case.
Shooters who use the 22 Magnum are often doing high-quantity varmint or pest control. When you’re shooting a lot of rounds in… Read More
Affordable Suppressors: Finding the Right Fit For Your Budget
Unless you’re Scrooge McDuck and you swim in your pool of gold coins nightly, there’s a very good chance that you’ve got a budget that you need to stick to when it comes to buying a suppressor.
Everyone’s budget is going… Read More
Silencer Laws
Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer Bill: Everything You Need to Know
In a groundbreaking move for wildlife conservation and recreational shooting, Silencer Central has thrown its weight behind the Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer for Wildlife and Recreation Act. This bill, introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) and U.S… Read More
Form 4473: What You Need to Know as a Suppressor Owner
Form 4473: What Is It and How Do I Fill It Out?
If you’ve ever purchased a firearm before, then you’ve filled out the Federal Form 4473 – Firearms Transaction Record. While the form name doesn’t mention suppressors, it’s important to… Read More
How Many Suppressors Can Be Purchased With One Tax Stamp?
We completely understand if you want more than one suppressor. You could want one for your shotgun and another for your rifle. Or, you could want silencers in different colors to match your different firearms.
Regardless of your reason, you will… Read More
Are Suppressors an NFA Item?
Yes, suppressors (or silencers) are NFA items. Since suppressors are NFA items, you can’t walk into a store, buy one, and leave with it immediately. Instead, you must pay a $200 federal tax stamp, request ATF approval to own a… Read More
How Many Suppressors Can I Own?
Federal law does not limit how many suppressors you can own, so you can buy and possess as many suppressors as you want or can afford. However, this bit of good news only applies to individuals in states that permit… Read More
Barrel Threading
Can You Put a Silencer On a Non-Threaded Barrel?
Yes, you can put a silencer on a non-threaded barrel. Whether your barrel is threaded or not, there are suppressor options that will likely fit your needs. In this guide, we’ll walk you through your options so you’re armed with… Read More
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
Your Guide To the Best Suppressors for the Ruger PC Carbine 9mm – 2024
Pistol caliber carbines like the Ruger PC Carbine are very popular. They give shooters the best of both worlds: the ability to have greater precision and adaptability over using a pistol while still shooting a pistol caliber that’s got magazine… Read More
Our Picks for the Best Buck Mark Suppressors 2024
Rimfire cartridges and suppressors are a match made in heaven. There’s nothing quite so sweet as hearing how little sound is generated by a suppressed .22 – especially if it’s subsonic.
One of the best ways to experience this is by… Read More
An Overview of the PBS-1 Suppressor: Features, Uses, and Alternatives
Clone-correct suppressed gun builds are super popular right now, and it spans the gamut from handguns to ARs to AKs – yes, even AKs. Even though the AK platform has a reputation for being gassy and finnicky when it comes… Read More
Get to Know the Top Suppressor Brands of 2024
They say that variety is the spice of life. If that’s true, then the suppressor world is packed full of flavor! At first, that might seem like a good thing, but it can actually cause some problems if you’re not… Read More
Choosing the Best Suppressors for the Glock 19
A Roundup of the Best Suppressor for the Glock 19 – 2024
The GLOCK 19 is arguably the most famous and popular of all the GLOCK pistols. Often imitated but never duplicated, it can be found in use by civilians, law… Read More
News
Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer Bill: Everything You Need to Know
In a groundbreaking move for wildlife conservation and recreational shooting, Silencer Central has thrown its weight behind the Tax Stamp Revenue Transfer for Wildlife and Recreation Act. This bill, introduced in Congress by U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT) and U.S… Read More
Government Shutdown Threat Averted For Now
The Latest Developments and Our Ongoing Pledge to Our Customers
In a sudden turn of events, the looming threat of a federal government shutdown was lifted just hours before the midnight deadline. Congress swiftly approved a temporary funding bill to… Read More
Silencer Central to Debut On-the-Spot Certification and ATF eForm 4 Submission at 2024 NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – April 11, 2023 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, announced today its innovative new process that will allow customers to submit their ATF eForm 4 application onsite with purchase at the upcoming NRA Annual Meeting… Read More
What You Need To Know About ATF eForms in 2024
For years, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) teased us about an upcoming change that was guaranteed to shake up silencer sales: the ATF Form 4 would be moving to an online submission format. Well, that time… 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