America’s favorite rifle, the AR-15, has been long-loved for the hate is spits at our enemies and the massive aftermarket support. Suppressor ownership has also been on the rise. It was only a matter of time before the two symbols of modern freedom were combined, but the result hasn’t been the happiest. The same direct-impingement […]
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Gems for 2017: An Inside Look at Gemtech’s New Suppressors
Courtesy of Tactical Life After being in the industry for over 30 years, I have come to appreciate the relationships I’ve made and the opportunities I have been afforded. One of those is the relationships is with the great folks at Gemtech. Last year, I was invited to the company’s facility in Boise, Idaho, to get […]
ATF OKs New Tech to Speed Up Form 4 Suppressor Process
Courtesy of Tactical Life The ATF has officially approved new barcode and form generator technology designed to streamline and speed up the Form 4 application process for suppressors. Developed by Silencer Shop in conjunction with Gemtech and Dead Air Armament, the new system reduces data entry processing delays and allows for an “error free” data exchange between dealers and the […]
Report: Smith & Wesson’s Parent Company Is Acquiring Gemtech
Courtesy of Tactical Life This rumor has been making the rounds for the past few days, but now it’s finally official: Smith & Wesson‘s parent company is acquiring suppressor manufacturer Gemtech. RELATED STORY: 20 AR Suppressors & Other Muzzle Devices on the Market Details are scant at the moment, but the release issued today by American […]
The Silent Majority: Rounding Up Some of the Raddest Suppressors at SHOT Show
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) Ok, we admit it: we’re still talking about some of the cool things we saw at SHOT Show this year. And make no mistake, we saw a lot of stuff. As we made our way around the Sands Expo Center in Vegas and drooled over some of the hottest new […]
37 Muzzle Devices for Your AR-Pattern Rifle
(Article courtesy of Tactical Life) With so many options out there, finding the right muzzle device for your AR-pattern rifle can quickly become an overwhelming task. There’s literally a sea of muzzle devices available with choices ranging from flash suppression, recoil management, quick-detach suppressor mounting options, hybrid flash suppressors/muzzle brakes and forward concussion-direction management devices, […]
SHOT Show 2017 | A Writer’s Highlights
Well, SHOT show 2017 is in the books and as I could tell, a major success. Range day was a blast (pun intended) and afforded a huge number of firearms and ammunition manufacturers the opportunity to have clients, distributors and the media put hands on the products they want to get out the door. The […]
Watch: Gemtech’s 9mm Aurora Suppressor
In 2014, I had the opportunity to visit Gemtech’s facility in Boise, Idaho. We were in the arms cage packing for a range trip when I noticed a plastic tray with 10 or so very small suppressors. Each was not much larger than a tube of lipstick. Being the polite guest, I asked before touching. […]
Gemtech G5-T 5.56MM Suppressor
I read a thread on a gun forum the other day. Someone with a lot of science knowledge, but no practical firearms experience, was arguing that a silencer was useless on a gun that fired a supersonic bullet. He was “enthusiastic” with his argument that you can’t do anything about the sonic boom of an […]