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Sound Suppressors 101 (Page 2)

This often misunderstood accessory is legal to own and fun to use.

By B. Gil Horman (RSS)

April 18, 2012

The Next Big Thing?
With the continued growth in popularity of tactical shooting, and with sight systems and tactical rail accessories well developed, it seems logical that the next kind of must-have-doo-dad for shooters to explore would be an item to attach to the gun's barrel. Shooting suppressed is one of those experiences that, once you've tried it, you won't be able to deny how fun it is. Now that I've had the opportunity to test drive several suppressors on a variety of guns, it's easy to see why they may be the next big thing.

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37 Responses to Sound Suppressors 101 (Page 2)

Austin Basham wrote:
October 25, 2013

To add to my post,You can buy pistons @ $75.00 for the tirant 45,which allows you to use with 1 suppressor,I use with 9mm,40s&w,45acp,and even 22rf

Austin Basham wrote:
October 25, 2013

I waited 7 months and 14 days from when they cashed my check,acc tirant 45,love it,would like another

Joe Santoni wrote:
September 18, 2013

I have family returning from New Zealand in a month or so. In NZ a gunsmith makes a suppressor I like and they can bring one home for me. I live in Florida... What then? I assume it's legal... but I must register it?

mike wrote:
December 21, 2012

If you are having trouble purchasing one, look at building your own. It requires a form 1 and of course a fee and you are not allowed to ever sell it but you can have it for personal use, similar to building your own lowers.

neil, LD wrote:
December 11, 2012

Hey pete,hurrrayy!!!! Ur right on!!!.

Bob M wrote:
November 10, 2012

Try to get a suppressor, and the sad truth kicks in. Here in Ohio, the CLEO is the head Sherriff of each county. If you can legally own a gun, they cannot legally deny your application for a suppressor. Instead, they refuse to process the paperwork, claiming that they are working on it until such time as the applicant gives up. There doesn't seem to be any legal way to force them to do their job, so the only alternative is to spend more money to find a lawyer who knows how to write up a proper NFA Trust. There are some places on line that also offer these services if you are willing to take a chance. An NFA Trust is great if you are planning to buy several NFA restricted items, but doesn't make much sense for just a suppressor. And if you go that route, and you don't understand all the legal ramifications involved with maintaining the trust, you or your heirs could end up with a real mess on down the road.

D Stevens wrote:
July 28, 2012

For list of states: http://www.silencersarelegal.com/

Rick Sykes wrote:
June 30, 2012

Slight correction: The word "hypersonic" applies to flight at velocities greater than Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). For a firearm at standard atmospheric conditions, this would imply muzzle velocities above 5000 feet per second. So the bullets from most firearms are properly termed "supersonic", which means faster than the speed of sound.

DC Miller wrote:
June 26, 2012

Been waiting 8 months and still waiting. What's going on? ATF what take so darn long/? What are they doing? I'd like one for each Cal. Like the Swiss! They must be smarter than we are!

John Diehl wrote:
June 21, 2012

So, if suppressors are hearing protection we should expect to see a query from NRA to the center for disease control requiring the batafe to pull them from the list of tax hogging items - all for the public good. A matter long overdue.

lewis wrote:
June 17, 2012

5 months and still waiting

Johnny wrote:
May 15, 2012

Larry W Carr Sorry Larry - everything in CA is Illegal ... even half the residence!! NV or WA is as close as you get.

Civilian75 wrote:
May 13, 2012

Check silencertalk.com. Don't forget to vote this November. Current progressive admin cannot make NFA devices illegal but can mess it all for us by reducing funding, hiring, training, processes and tools upgrades. BATFE could be in much better shape but it won't until we have a 2nd amendment friendly administration.

Pete wrote:
May 04, 2012

If you don't put a sound muffler on your car you get arrested. If you do put a sound muffler on your gun you get arrested. Land of the free.

Teryl D. wrote:
April 28, 2012

Brandon B 4/23/2012 9:55:21 AM I don't understand why suppressors are regulated here while in Finland and I assume other countries they are unregulated and even encouraged to reduce noise pollution. Regulating suppressors has little to no effect IMO of preventing crime. If someone is going to shoot someone it will happen with or without the suppressor, or they will acquire one illegally since they obviously aren't concerned about the law in the first place. Brandon, you obiously don't realize that common sense has nothing to do with why the U.S. Government does what it does.

Wild Wes wrote:
April 27, 2012

I bought my gem tech 9mm tundra can on Oct. 22, 2012 and I am TIRED of waiting comeon! U spend over a thousand bucks and have to wait over 6months! It's crap, 3months is more than sufficient I think.

T.J. wrote:
April 25, 2012

I wish the BATFE would reclassify suppressors as AOW, since the are NOT firearms. That would reduce the transfer tax to $5.00, which makes more sense.

Tom Jerbic wrote:
April 24, 2012

I have had suppressors built by Don Walsh, formerly or Arlington Armanent Services. Anything from 9mm to a suppressed Barret 82 back in the mid 1980's. If designed and built correctly, they can become truely "silencers". Don pioneered copper wire mesh donuts back then and made some of the best quality products arround. I still have a few of his pieces and they really whisper.

Thad wrote:
April 23, 2012

I purchased several suppressors back at the end of August 2011 and just received them 2 or 3 weeks ago. Nearly 7 months on the turn around of the paper work! That is crazy, I want to purchase more, so I will save my pennies and purchase several at once like the first time around since the wait is so long. I wish that they would establish some type of National Background Check/Permit that had to be renewed every 4 or 5 years, much like individual states concealed carr permits, for the purchase of NFA Firearms. But that would make too much sense so I am quite sure that the government wouldn't go for that, oh well.

Mickey S. wrote:
April 23, 2012

The process of legally obtaining a "permit" for a suppressor is way more complicated than becoming president! Couldn't we just say we from Hawaii and we're democratic?

Daniel wrote:
April 23, 2012

Got my form 4 back this week on a AAC AVIATOR .22LR SUPRESSOR it's Awsome but had to wait 6 months on the paper work that SUCK'S and the back log is only getting longer

winona wrote:
April 23, 2012

You people need to move here to texas. Gun friendly....heck yes!!!! The more the merrier! Happy shooting everyone. Rock N Roll Ted Nugent!!!!

Larry W Carr wrote:
April 23, 2012

I have a 10 ranch outside of city limits in California. I hunt ground squirrels that invade my property. Several of my neighbors have horses and are concerned about gun noise. Would it be legal to get a suppressor for my S&W AR 15-22?

Mike wrote:
April 23, 2012

check out www.SilencersAreLegal.com for a list of states where silencers are legal to own.

Josh wrote:
April 23, 2012

Where can I find the list of States??

Brandon B wrote:
April 23, 2012

I don't understand why suppressors are regulated here while in Finland and I assume other countries they are unregulated and even encouraged to reduce noise pollution. Regulating suppressors has little to no effect IMO of preventing crime. If someone is going to shoot someone it will happen with or without the suppressor, or they will acquire one illegally since they obviously aren't concerned about the law in the first place.

Vince Hawkins wrote:
April 23, 2012

We have had sound-moderators on fullbore rifles over here for some time, all in the name of 'elf&safety. They have been OK on .22rimfire for years. On that landmass of our East Coast, Europe, they are paranoid about them !

Aaron wrote:
April 22, 2012

I always ask myself why it's any of the governments business why you want to own a suppressor. What are they using this information for?

kirby rushing wrote:
April 22, 2012

I like this noise suppressor thanks robert

Dan wrote:
April 22, 2012

I have a few NFA items. A more simple approach to the paperwork is a revokable living trust. One need not get fingerprints, photos & LEO sign off. Also, multiple individuals may possess the item. That is what I did so my wife & I could possess our NFAitems.

Elfen Magix wrote:
April 22, 2012

"Silencers" are illegal to own and have in New York City, just like gun ownership is illegal to have in New York City. New York City goes against the laws of its own state in gun ownership which is pretty strict within themselves. Until I can peacefully own, I can only imagine.

Dick Baith wrote:
April 22, 2012

The wait for BATFE approval is 5 plus month now

alex ortiz wrote:
April 22, 2012

Comments...very, very important!

Cory wrote:
April 22, 2012

I have an Osprey on my FN FNP-45 Tactical and I couldn't be happier. Try it and you'll never just have to buy one

War Eagle wrote:
April 22, 2012

Can we get a link to the 39 states and maybe a follow up article on the laws/regulations on transporting the accessory across state lines?

Ray wrote:
April 22, 2012

So where's the list of the 39 states. I live in Illinois and I'm looking for a shooting friendly state to move to.

HugoStiglitz wrote:
April 22, 2012

The information for suppressor eligibilty is not exactly correct. You state you must have no criminal record...a more accurate answer would be no prohibitive criminal record...ie felonies, domestic violence etc. A DUI or other misdemeanors will not prohibit firearm or silencer ownership. Basically if you can legally own/purchase a handgun you can legally purchase a suppressor.