Courtesy of Tactical Life Heckler & Koch has teamed up with B&T USA for the release of HK suppressors to the commercial market in the United States. RELATED STORY: 2017’s New Suppressor Lineup Is Insanely Versatile Previously only available to law enforcement and military customers, this line of factory suppressors will be made in the U.S. […]
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99 bucks for a rimfire suppressor | The SOS-22
A rimfire suppressor for 99 bucks? That’s the good news coming from Rebel Silencers with their new SOS-22 suppressor. Rated for .22 LR, .22 Mag and 17 HMR this little silencer offers some intriguing specs. Weight. 3.2 Ounces : That’s incredibly light and due in large part to the lack of a sleeve and a […]
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 Releases List of the 10 States with the Most Registered Silencers
Courtesy of Tactical Life It’s that time of year again: the ATF has unveiled its annual Firearms Commerce report for 2017, a comprehensive overview of—you guessed it—the state of firearms commerce in the U.S. RELATED STORY: It’s Time to Get Loud If You Want the Hearing Protection Act to Pass There’s a ton of data to pore […]
It’s Time to Get Loud If You Want the Hearing Protection Act to Pass
Courtesy of Tactical Life Sound suppressors, or “cans,” are devices appended to a firearm to diminish its noise. We strive mightily to mitigate the racket stemming from automobiles, motorcycles, lawnmowers and drunken frat parties, but with firearms, some seem hell-bent on keeping them as noisy as possible. Although sound suppressors unequivocally diminish noise pollution, preserve […]
Covert Ops: Testing the Gemtech Aurora Suppressor
(Courtesy of Tactical Life) On June 2, 1995, a United States Air Force F-16 Falcon was shot down over Bosnia while enforcing a NATO peacekeeping mission. The pilot, Captain Scott O’Grady, ejected safely over enemy territory. For six days, he used the lessons learned in Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) training to avoid capture. […]
3 reasons to buy a suppressor for a 5.56 rifle
I get this question quite a bit when people view my videos. Are suppressors necessary? Should they buy one? These are questions that cannot be answered by me alone but I thought we could take some time to talk about why you might buy one of these devices and how it might affect the way […]
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 […]
2017’s New Suppressor Lineup Is Insanely Versatile
Courtesy of Tactical Life Sound suppressors are becoming more and more popular because of all the benefits they offer shooters. They protect your hearing, won’t spook game and will certainly improve your relationships with your neighbors. Though they still fall under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and consequently are much more regulated at the federal […]
JTT: Maybe You Should Clean Your Can?
Courtesy of Breach Bang Clear Just The Tip: Maybe You Should Clean Your Can? Alexander Crown Silencers are a buzzword right now–so why not capitalize on some of that sweet, sweet google traffic? Not only are silencers really newsworthy right now, but there are a lot of abhorrent silencer nerds at Breach Bang Clear. So […]