The shooter who killed 12 people in a government office building in Virginia Beach used a firearm equipped with a suppressor that muffles the sound of gunfire. It's the nightmare scenario that ...
Suppressors are more popular than ever, and with the tax stamp dropping to $0, you may be ready to buy one. Here are five ...
A silencer (a.k.a. suppressor) is a device that screws onto the muzzle of a gun barrel, designed to dampen the sound of a shot. There are silencers for handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Hiram Percy ...
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What's the Difference Between a Silencer Vs. Suppressor?

While “silencer” is the technical term, many firearms enthusiasts prefer “suppressor” because it more accurately describes what the device does. A silencer doesn’t make a firearm completely silent – ...
This article has been revised to reflect the following correction: A misspelling in the headline was corrected. SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Last year, Silencer Central announced it would be building a ...
VIRGINIA BEACH – Toiling away Sunday morning in the muggy confines of his gun shop, Mike Brini said requests for suppressors, a device used by the shooter who killed 12 people in a nearby government ...
A U.S. Attorney in North Carolina announced a man had been sentenced on Tuesday for allegedly planning an attack on a federal building in Raleigh. U.S. Attorney Matthew G.T. Martin said 56-year-old ...
The shooter who killed 12 people in a government office building in Virginia Beach used a firearm equipped with a suppressor that muffles the sound of gunfire. It’s the nightmare scenario that ...