GunsAmerica Digest now has a Suppressor Academy page that contains a wealth of information about suppressors. The Suppressor Academy’s online resource page contains articles that provide important information to anyone who is considering purchasing a suppressor. The articles describe the main benefits of suppressors and how to choose one. They also explain how to comply with Federal laws and state laws that regulate suppressors. We have provided links to four articles from the Suppressor Academy. Click on the title of each topic to read the entire article. Who Can Own a Silencer — Legal in 42 States? Photo: American Suppressor Association Suppressors now legal in 42 U.S. States. For a suppressor to be legal, you must meet certain requirements. This includes paying a $200 tax stamp. To own a suppressor, you must be eligible to buy a firearm legally, pass a background check by the BATFE, pay a $200 Transfer Tax once, and meet age requirements. (SEE ALL REQUIREMENTS). In most of these states (but not all), you can use a silencer for hunting. California, Delaware Hawaii, Illinois Massachusetts New Jersey New York and Rhode Island are the eight (mostly-blue) states that still prohibit civilian suppression. READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE at GunsAmerica Digest. 18 Reasons To Own A Suppressor >> The main purpose of suppressors is to reduce the noise levels produced by firing pistol or rifle cartridges. True Pearce, editor of GunsAmerica Digest, says that there are other reasons why you should own a suppressor. A suppressor can reduce felt recoil and muzzle blast. The suppressor can prevent hearing damage through bone conduction more effectively than earplugs or muffs, because it reduces noise energy at its source. The reduced noise from the shot can help to avoid spooking animals when hunting. A suppressor can also make it easier to communicate with your team when you are on a hunting trip. Comparing suppressors to a muzzle brake, they are less likely to kick-up dust, dirt, sand and snow when shooting prone. READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE at GunsAmerica Digest. You Do Not Need a Special Licence to Own a Silencer >> There is confusion about the laws surrounding suppressors. They are now legal in 42 U.S. States. In most jurisdictions, a state license or permit is not required to own a suppressor. You must comply with Federal requirements to acquire the suppressor. You may want to create a suppressor-owning trust. There are many practical advantages to a suppressor-owning trust. The Traditional NFA Gun Trust permits multiple responsible parties to own the suppressor. The suppressor can be legally owned by “trustees”. Each trustee will be verified, and for every suppressor owned by the Trust there will be a tax stamp of $200. READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE at GunsAmerica Digest. How to Choose a Suppressor >> There are many factors to take into consideration when shopping for a suppressor: price, build-quality, materials, effectiveness of sound level reduction, weight, ease mounting, and ease cleaning and maintenance. We recommend that suppressor buyers do their research. Check the reputation of the manufacturer, and check diagrams on disassembly or maintenance. There will always be trade-offs. You may save weight with shorter suppressors, but you may be disappointed if they do not reduce decibels. You should also consider the caliber. Will your suppressor be used with multiple firearms? If so, then you should get one that is sized to the largest caliber of firearms you plan to use. READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE at GunsAmerica Digest.
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