A gunshot is still going to sound like a gunshot; it just might be somewhat quieter. That said, how well do suppressors work?
How Well Do Suppressors Work? Or is Hearing Protection Still Needed?
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FOIA Response Confirms NFRTR Data Unreliable for Prosecutions
“The National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR) is insufficient for criminal proceedings…”
Hearing Protection Act Reaches 100 Cosponsors In House
The Hearing Protection Act (H.R. 367) reached a symbolic milestone in the House of Representatives when Rep. Drew Ferguson (GA-03) signed on as the 100th cosponsor…
An Interview with Josh Waldron, CEO of SilencerCo on Silencer Legislation
CEO Josh Waldron of SilencerCo talks about silencers, silencer legislation, the NFA, and the push for reforms.
ATF Final Rule Requiring “Responsible Persons” of Trusts, Submit Photos & Fingerprint
Under the change partnerships, corporations, trusts who wish to acquire NFA firearms will be required to submit significant personal information…
ATF: Advisory – Scams Using Fraudulent or Manipulated NFA Registration Documents
The ATF is advising the public to be aware of fraudulent National Firearms Act tax registration forms being used to sell NFA firearms…
Short 12 ga ‘Firearms’ Proliferate – Mossberg Quells Rumors
Short 12 gauge shotgun with barrels less than 18 inches but over 26 inches overall, are legal without NFA paperwork and are being offered for sale…
Texas: Shall Sign/Certify NFA Applications Legislation Introduced
A pro-gun suppressor measure which would require Chief Law Enforcement Officers in Texas to sign NFA applications within 15 days of receipt, unless the applicant is found to be a prohibited person…
Maryland Thompson Collectors Open House & Machine Gun Show
We can show you how to get into Full Auto Machine Guns without breaking the bank…
BATF Pistol Brace Letter and Irrational Law
The NFA regulations on short barrelled rifles and shot guns might have made a little sense when banning handguns seemed possible. They make no sense now.
Gun Law Reform Introduced in North Dakota
A gun law reform bill has been introduced in the North Dakota legislature. It would place into law numerous reforms that have proven popular in other states.
Why Gun Owners are Tired of Compromising
Compromise only works if both sides are willing to make concessions. History has shown that only one side has been willing to compromise on the Second Amendment. There is no more ground to give…
SilencerCo High-Intensity ‘Find Your Range’ Video Series
In the second installment of our Find Your Range video series, we hit up Arizona with a bunch of guns, some amazing overland vehicles, professional skydivers and night vision…
ASA with ATF Update: 41P, NFA Firearms Backlog, and The E-Forms System
The American Suppressor Association spoke with officials from ATF to discuss Docket No. ATF 41P, the NFA backlog, & the eForms system. On all fronts, there is optimistic news to report…
NFA Weapons ARE Legal In Texas & Other States
In recent weeks, select organizations have made the claim that items regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934 are illegal to possess in Texas and four other states. This claim is false…
Four Gun Laws I Would Repeal First (If I Was a Benevolent Dictator)
When the glorious day comes, when I’m in charge, I’m going to set about fixing things. Think beavers are industrious? During the first 20 minutes of my reign, I’ll get rid of ALL gun control laws…
Veteran Activist & Lobbyist Launches Gun Rights Organization – NFA Freedom Alliance
The NFA Freedom Alliance is a lobbying organization working at the state & federal level to ease restrictions on the ownership, manufacture, & sale of items regulated by the National Firearms Act…
Petition to Remove Gun Sound Suppressors / Hearing Protectors As NFA Regulated Items
With noise complaints about people legally shooting in their backyards or legally hunting, suppressors would make a big difference and should be readily available…
Petitions to Reform the National Firearms Act
The administrative restrictions and burdensome taxes on the possession of short barreled rifles and shotguns, and on gun mufflers, should be repealed…
Kentucky: ‘NFA Shall Certify’ Legislation Passes in Senate Committee, Sent to Senate Floor
SB 232, would require that when a chief law enforcement officer signoff is required by National Firearms Act (NFA), certification must be provided within fifteen days…
AWC VALKYRIE Series Rimfire Suppressor New Take-Apart Design
The VALKYRIE II with its take-apart design offers the same outstanding suppression performance of the earlier generations along with the added ability for end user maintenance…
Obama Misses the Mark with Overbroad NFA Background Check Proposal
The idea that someone wishing to obtain firearms for criminal purposes would pay for the creation of a trust, spend $10,000 to obtain any of a dwindling number of machine guns is simply laughable…
National Firearms Act Day of Reckoning – Tell ATF No Changes
While you may believe this is strictly a federal issue, since it involves the National Firearms Act, as amended, the reality is that, if passed, this will result in a massive impact on state CLEOs…
30,000 NFA Transfers Bottle-Necked – American Silencer Association Meets with ATF
The American Silencer Association sent six delegates to Martinsburg, West Virginia, and Washington, DC to meet with the ATF and various Congressmen about your suppressor rights.
Buying Your First Machine Gun, Silencer or Short Barreled Rifle
To those who are committed to NFA firearm ownership, the process is not as daunting as some might think. All that is required is a good deal of money and patience.
ARFCOM Action ALERT – It’s All About The Veterans
This Legislation would provide amnesty period in which these veterans would be able to register “take home” firearms that would fall under National Firearms Act classification…
National Firearms Act Applications Hit Record Volume
The purpose of the NFA was to regulate what were considered “gangster weapons” such as machine guns and hand grenades…
Open Letter To Federally Licensed Firearms Importers & Registered Importers Of U.S. Munitions Import List Articles
If you have a firearm of foreign manufacture, and a part wears out, and barrels do wear out, then you will no longer be able to import a replacements…