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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.

Review: Suppressed Howa 1500 Mini in 350 Legend

B. Gil Horman builds out, suppresses and tests a Howa 1500 Mini in the versatile 350 Legend to see how well the cartridge pairs with the platform.

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.

Silent Fall: Hunting with Suppressors

The use of silencers, er, suppressors, by American hunters is a long overdue trend.

Tips for Suppressor Tuning Your Hunting AR

Tips and tricks for suppressor tuning your hunting AR-15.

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.

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