“suppressor”

Suppressors have been a hot topic in the industry of late—and something that NRA-ILA has been keeping an eye on for hunters, too. Among the hurdles they face though, is a general unfamiliarity from much of the hunting and shooting community. In hopes of turning that tide, the American Suppressor Association hosted a suppressor shoot during the NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits outside Nashville, Tenn. last week. American Rifleman's Brian Sheetz had the opportunity to discuss the issue with Association President Knox Williams. Relive their discussion—and learn a few things—with the video embedded here.

If it feels like everyone's getting into the suppressor market nowadays, it's because they are. SIG Sauer made waves by announcing a line of suppressors last year, and hot on the heels of that, we've now met the Silent-SR suppressor from Ruger. Wait, Ruger? Yes, you read that right.

SilencerCo had some of its new wares on display at the 145th Annual Meetings and Exhibits. Chief among them was the Hybrid.

Don't think you need a suppressor? Think again. Suppressors are legal in 42 states and counting, and they're well worth the investment. Don't believe us? Let the guys at Advanced Armament Corp. explain just how suppressors can benefit all firearm owners using their favorite acronym: S.H.A.R.P.

Learn why the “house rifle” at African Safari Outfitters is a Ruger M77 in .300 Win. Mag., and why it’s fitted with a Moose suppressor.

The Browning Buck Mark .22 LR pistol enjoys a loyal following, and this iteration should please fans—it’s a rifle version.

Although American Hunters may not be familiar with Lithgow Arms, the manufacturer has been making firearms in Australia since 1912. Now, Legacy Sports International imports three Lithgow models—the LA101 Crossover rimfire, LA102 Crossover centerfire sporter and LA105 long-range precision rifle—to the United States.

Bergara combines a nimble, sporter-style stock with a precision, No. 5 contour barrel in the B-14 Ridge. Like all B-14 rifles, which are made at the Bergara factory in Spain, the action in the Ridge has a two-lug bolt with a sliding-plate extractor and a coned nose for smooth feeding.

For 2018, Browning has introduced its new X-Bolt Predator Hunter with features that make it ideal for chasing coyotes, bobcats and foxes.