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BullShooters: 7 Suppressor Myths

Because silencers (or suppressors) have been regulated and priced out of the average Americans’ means since 1934 (the required federal $200 tax stamp on a 3.50 Maxim silencer equated to $3,500 in 1934 dollars), many folks misunderstand the laws associated with owning one. Here are seven myths—and the seven corresponding truths—about silencer ownership.

Ruger Showcases Suppressed Rimfire Lineup

Sturm, Ruger and Co. has a nifty lineup of suppressed rimfire arms on display at Booth 4323.

Whitetail Hunting with SilencerCo Suppressors

Field Editor Brian McCombie had an opportunity to put SilencerCo-equipped firearms to use on a South Texas deer hunt. What's hunting whitetails with a suppressor like? Get Brian's take here.

New for 2020: Browning Buck Mark Lite Plus Suppressor Ready

The new Buck Mark Lite Plus Suppressor Ready features a stainless-steel bull barrel, Cerakote Elite Sand finish, suppressor-ready threaded barrel, muzzle brake, G-10 grips, Picatinny optics and accessory rails, fiber-optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight.

First Look: Browning Buck Mark Plus Vision Black/Gold Suppressor Ready

Browning introduces the new Plus Vision Black/Gold Suppressor Ready model to its popular Buck Mark line of handguns.

Winchester Debuts Wildcat Strata SR

The recently-released Winchester Wildcat SR is getting a hunter-friendly upgrade. Termed the Wildcat Strata SR, this new offering comes fitted with the same polymer stock, but this time decked out in TrueTimber Strata camo.

Suppressing Suppressor Myths

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.

Suppressors Legalized for Hunting in North Carolina

North Carolina is now the 40th state to legalize hunting with suppressors.

Why Would Anyone Want to Hunt With a "Silencer?"

A columnist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution was baffled as to why hunters might want to use a suppressor with their firearm. Keith Wood supplies the answer in this latest edition of "BullShooters."

Michigan Repeals Ban on Hunting with Suppressors

NRA-ILA says Feb. 11 marked a great day for hunters as the Great Lakes State legalized hunting with suppressors.

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