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Suppressors, commonly but less accurately called silencers or “cans,” have been commercially available since 1908. Unfortunately for freedom-and hearing-cherishing Americans, they have been demonized by the anti-gun media largely due to their portrayal as “assassin tools” in Hollywood movies. In reality, however, suppressors are common in other countries because of the vast benefits they offer shooters and hunters. Here are few common myths about suppressors.

Field Editor Brian McCombie's only complaint about the suppressed hunting rig he used earlier this season in Texas was that he had to give it back when the hunt was over.

NRA-ILA Commends Iowa Governor Terry Branstad for signing a bill into law last week legalizing the use of suppressors in the Hawkeye State.

SilencerCo's new Omega 36M modular rifle suppressor is purpose-built to accommodate multiple platforms and calibers from .22 Hornet to .338 Lapua Mag.

Suppressors are often referred to as “cans” because they look like, well, a soda can on the end of a barrel. Note that “silencer” is really not the correct term; suppressors don’t actually silence anything. They merely reduce the audible sound emanating from the muzzle of a hunter’s rifle to differing degrees.

The Osprey 2.0 has the addition of one important feature; it uses a single button to properly index to a host firearm.