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Silencers 101

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

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

International Gun Travel: What Countries Can You Bring Your Gun?
We’ve all seen footage either online or on TV of people hunting in exotic lands for equally exotic animals and, for the most part, they’re using firearms. Sometimes, the guns are rented from the outfitter in-country, but plenty of other… Read More

The Best 30-06 Suppressors for Rifles 2023
Adopted in 1906 by the US Government and lauded by shooters and hunters for more than a century, the venerable “thirty-ought-six” is a caliber that has certainly stood the test of time.
Of course, it’s a big cartridge, and it makes… Read More

How to Manage Recoil When Shooting
Firearm recoil causes about 40% of unintentional, gun-related injuries. Besides injuries, recoil can cause other problems that spoil your shooting experience. Fortunately, several gun recoil management solutions are available for reducing felt recoil, and we are about to share the… Read More
Silencer Laws

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

International Gun Travel: What Countries Can You Bring Your Gun?
We’ve all seen footage either online or on TV of people hunting in exotic lands for equally exotic animals and, for the most part, they’re using firearms. Sometimes, the guns are rented from the outfitter in-country, but plenty of other… Read More

How Long Does It Take To Get A Suppressor 2023
Despite living in a time when private companies can generate complete profiles of a person in just moments, the ATF seems unable to perform the basic task of processing a background check and issuing a tax stamp in any sort… Read More

Why Are Suppressors Regulated?
Suppressors (silencers) are excellent for keeping gunfire noise below levels that won’t leave you deaf. Adding a suppressor to your firearm can also improve your accuracy and shooting comfort by reducing recoil.
If suppressors are so useful and healthy, shouldn’t you… 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

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 2023
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 SIX BEST OPTIONS IN 2023
If you think of pistol suppressors as something that only spies use in movies or tactical operators use on covert missions, you’d be sorely mistaken.
Suppressors are a very valuable addition to every shooter’s arsenal, regardless of your chosen application. Whether… Read More
News

Silencer Central to Debut On-the-Spot Certification and ATF eForm 4 Submission at 2023 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 2023
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

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