Popularity of the 5.56 NATO cartridge (and the .223 Remington) has risen meteorically. You’ll be hard-pressed to find a gun owner today who doesn’t have at least one gun chambered for it. Shooters of all kinds use the 5.56 for self-defense, hunting, fun, and so much more. Another thing that has risen meteorically is the cost of guns, ammo, and accessories. Thankfully, there are still some things… Source ..read more

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – April 19, 2024 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, proudly announces the new BANISH® Speed K has been awarded the Gold endorsement by the members of National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA). The recognition came from extensive field testing done by members of NTOA and further solidifies Silencer Central as the leader in providing top-quality products… Source ..read more

The FNX 45 Tactical pistol is one of the hottest .45 ACP pistols on the market and it was designed to have a suppressor mounted on it. If you have one, and you definitely should, you will appreciate the suppressor height sights and the threaded barrel. Now comes the next very important step – finding the right suppressor for your FNX 45. Don’t worry, we’re here to help. How about we take a look… Source ..read more

Recently, Silencer Central has been noticing faster batch approvals, and the latest information released by the ATF backs that up. In a Town Hall event, the ATF announced it will continue to do batch approvals on silencers and is focusing on refining this process. Brandon Maddox, Silencer Central CEO, then traveled to meet with leaders from the ATF and NFA to learn more about eForm 4 approval… Source ..read more

Have you thought about suppressing your Daniel Defense SOCOM MK18? No? Well, you should – and here’s why. Since the MK18 has a short 10.3″ barrel, many people don’t consider using a suppressor with it because it’ll never be as quiet as a gun with a longer barrel. However, because the barrel is short is precisely the reason why you should get a suppressor for these amazing firearms. Source ..read more

In January 2024, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) implemented an updated and formalized appeals process for applicants of the National Firearms Act (NFA). This new process allows individuals to address issues arising from the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) during their Form 4 application. Source ..read more

If you’ve ever had the opportunity to shoot a fully-automatic firearm, then you know how much fun it is. There’s really only two ways to improve upon that level of fun, and that would be to make them more affordable and to shoot them with a suppressor. Since the former probably isn’t going to happen any time soon, let’s focus on the latter because that’s something you can do right now. Source ..read more

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 and caliber compatibility with a preferred pistol platform. Because pistol caliber carbines (PCCs) are smaller than rifles, their smaller footprint makes… Source ..read more

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 pairing a suppressor with a Browning Buck Mark semi-automatic pistol. Whether you already own the pistol or you’re looking for the right combination, we’ll go over… Source ..read more

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 careful. Since there are so many suppressors on the market today being offered from a dizzying array of brands (some brand new; some well-established), it can get pretty confusing in a… Source ..read more