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House Passes Bill Removing Suppressors from NFA

In a boon to hunters and shooters across the country, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R.1—the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—which included Section 2 of the Hearing Protection Act, completely removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA).

Silencer Central Applauds Suppressor Endorsement from National Medical Organization

Silencer Central applauds the official position on suppressors from the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS/F). The position supports the use of suppressors as vital hearing-protection equipment for shooters.

Review: Ruger .22 Hornet Super Redhawk Revolver

This revolver and ammunition combination are all about high speed rather than raw power.

Hunting Suppressed Now Permanently Legal in Vermont

On June 6th, Vermont hunters gained the permanent right to use suppressors in the field when Gov. Phil Scott signed House Bill 878 into law, thus removing a sunset provision installed in Senate Bill 281 in 2022 that temporarily legalized their use.

A Minimalist Approach to Turkeys

We explore the minimalist approach to turkey hunting, with a walkthrough of how to go "barebones" for springtime Toms.

Review: Silencer Central Banish Backcountry

If ever there was a suppressor built for hunters—specifically backcountry hunters who are concerned with every ounce they carry—the Banish Backcountry from Silencer Central is a great choice.

Review: Winchester Wildcat Sporter SR

The Winchester Wildcat Sporter SR is innovative, clever, supremely versatile, reliable and inexpensive.

First Look: FieldEarz Hearing Protection and Enhancement

WildEar has introduced the FieldEarz electronic earplug, incorporating audio signal processing and design technologies to deliver performance, comfort, and sound quality.

Flinching: A Candid Look at How it Affects Hunters

Contributor Aram von Benedikt discusses methods for arresting your flinch and putting it under lock and key.

First Look: EarzOn Custom Hearing Protection

All shooters and hunters are aware they need hearing protection to help prevent hearing loss, with custom-fit products often representing the upper-end of this market. With this in mind, WildEar has debuted its own custom-fit hearing protection called EarzOn.

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