Suppressor reform did not gain broader traction in 2025 just because the gun lobby pushed harder. It moved into the ...

The crack of a gunshot doesn’t disappear with a suppressor, but it can be significantly reduced and remain loud enough to rival a jet engine.

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In the past, a great many hunters and recreational shooters who wanted to buy and use a suppressor were put off by the government red tape. Worse, it was federal government red tape, a headache of the ...

Hunters across the country are adopting the use of silencers to both save on hearing loss and to avoid scaring wildlife. Even if the Russians aren’t coming, apparently Americans aren’t willing to take ...

It used to be rare to see a suppressor at the shooting range, and you almost never saw one while hunting. Times have changed. Not only have suppressors become very common, purchasing a suppressor is ...