Finland and Norway already have very generous legislation and traditions for suppressors, and today Sweden joins the club. The new legislation means that suppressors should no longer be considered a firearm part and they no longer require a specific license to possess, as long as you have a permit to own the firearm onto which the suppressor fits.

Our friends at Silencer Central are celebrating the grand opening of their new headquarters in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Besides manufacturing a full lineup of suppressors, Silencer Central is a distributor with a large network of NFA dealers across 42 states. After purchasing a suppressor and the NFA application being approved, Silencer Central can ship it directly to the end user. And approvals are now showing up in less than 90 days. If you want a new can for the fall hunting season, now is the time.

Machine guns make just about every red-blooded American happy. However, access and opportunities to this type of equipment are something that is often difficult to attain for most of us. Local gun ranges often have full-auto rentals for the occasional blast of fun but events like the Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot allowed people to not only watch many of their favorite machine guns in action but also join in on the show by taking part themselves in the firing line. Sadly, last year’s Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot was the last one to ever take place. However, today I bring you all a little bit of hope. Today on the show I have with me Rapid Fire Rachel and her father Anonymous Bob. The two of them together are gearing up for what should be an event that will scratch your machine gun shoot itch. Today on the TFB Podcast we talk about this, as well as a bit about both Bob and Rachel and what they love most about shooting and firearms.

There’s a whole class of revolvers out there that are, in their smaller caliber forms, derided for their poor build quality and questionable ergonomics, yet in their largest forms, revered as some of the most combat-proven multi-shot destructive devices available.  Add to that the dubious honor of being a named firearm on many of the “Assault Weapons” bans of the 1990’s and you have an interesting facet of firearms history.  Today on Wheelgun Wednesday, we will be looking at the revolving shotguns, pistols, rifles, and grenade launchers that have pre-wound spring-driven cylinders.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday (Sunday) brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-host suppressor. Last week we got a look at the KAC QDSS and QDC mounting systems. This week we get on the range with the legendary KAC NT4 5.56 suppressor for some select fire observations. How does it perform and why is this the new USMC suppressor above other choices? Let’s take a look.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the very capable YHM Turbo K suppressor. Last week we took our first look at the Dead Air Sierra-5 5.56 suppressor. This week we embark on our journey into the world of Knight’s Armament signature reduction devices with a look at the KAC mounts for 5.56 and 7.62 rifles. Let’s take a look.

Regular TFB readers don’t need to be reminded that using firearm suppressors to protect shooters from hearing loss is a subject that is important to me. Over the past 10+ years, there has been an evolution in the way most silencers are designed, focusing on reducing the resulting gas and noise blowback that can occur in semiautomatic operating systems. OSS Suppressors, now HUXWRX Safety Co., has lead the charge in “Flow Through” suppressor designs that vents pressure out the front and not back down the barrel or gas system towards the shooter. The FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team will be using the HUXWRX FLOW 556k after an intensive evaluation period. The contract is for five years and is valued at $4.9M. Additional details can be found below.

In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves performs a full review of the Daniel Defense DDM4ISR, or Daniel Defense Integrally Suppressed Rifle. James reviews this .300 Blackout AR-15/M4-type rifle with a built-in, permanently attached suppressor on the range in semi-auto format, and with a full-auto lower to see how it performs, and compares it to a suppressed bolt action rifle as well. How does the M4 ISR stack up? Watch today’s video to find out.

Good morning everyone and thank you for joining us for TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-host suppressor. Last week… well last week I took Saturday off to finish a few projects, my apologies for missing our usual Saturday meetings. But the last time we talked we were discussing the AB Suppressor Raptor reflex suppressors – impressive performance. The week before that we walked through the B&T USA ROTEX-X NATO mounting system. We return this week with a look at the B&T RBS suppressor and the QDR mounting system. How does it stack up? Let’s take a look.

According to a communication from Heckler & Koch Germany, the company has entered an “extensive cooperation in the areas of development and sales” together with the Norwegian specialist in suppressors A-TEC. Heckler & Koch may not need another introduction on TFB, but for those who don’t know A-TEC, they are a Norwegian manufacturer of suppressors for hunters, sport shooters as well as law enforcement and military customers.

Dead Air unveiled their new Sierra-5 5.56 silencer at NRAAM 2022.  The new Sierra-5 comes from the factory with either a Xeno or Key-Mo mount.  I had a chance to get a first look at the Dead Air Sierra-5 and go over the details with the company’s owner Mike Pappas.

Dead Air has finally released a dedicated 5.56 suppressor! In this episode of TFB Showtime, Hop checks out the new Dead Air Sierra-5 at NRAAM 2022. Approximately 6″ in length, and weighing in at approximately 13oz, the Sierra-5 is available with either Keymo or Xeno mounts and is finely knurled like a piece of exercise equipment or a Dead Air Wolverine.

Back in January 2022, B&T USA  announced the arrival of the SPC9 – Special Purpose Carbine. Well, now they’ve introduced the SPC9 PDW SD. The new SPC9 PDW SD is a 9x19mm pistol caliber carbine. Essentially a short-barrelled rifle (SBR) with an integrally suppressed, ported barrel compatible with the RBS (Reduced Backpressure System) suppressor.

Good evening morning everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday Sunday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 mult-caliber, multi-host suppressor. Two weeks ago we brought you a look at the AB Suppressor Raptor 5.56mm suppressor. This week we get a look at the Raptor 762 with subsonic 300BLK as well as 7.62×51 on a SIG 716 AR-10. Let’s check it out.

Shooting rimfire is an inexpensive and fun way to train. Suppressors by extension make that training a little bit more comfortable and a whole lot more fun. Maxim Defense is proud to announce its own addition to the rimfire suppressor market with the introduction of the new DRF-22. The DRF-22 or “Direct Thread Rimfire” suppressor is a monocore suppressor that has been specifically designed to eliminate first-round pop and purposefully designed to increase and maximize both the blowback and cyclic rate of the firearm that it’s attached to.

Good afternoon everyone and thank you for joining us for another Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-host suppressor. Last week we brought you the first in a three part series of the AB Suppressor Raptor rifle silencers. This week we start our journey into the world of sweet Swiss silence with a step by step look at how to mount the B&T ROTEX-X rifle suppressors. Do you like NATO birdcage flash hiders? Because this is how you get NATO birdcage flash hiders. Let’s take a look.

The latest addition to  J.P. Sauer & Sohn’s S 404 line of bolt action rifles is the Sauer 404 Silence XTC. As its name implies, it’s a suppressed rifle. It has an integrated silencer that almost completely encloses the barrel. This new version of the S 404 rifle combines the general design of the S 404 Synchro XTC rifle’s carbon fiber thumbhole stock with the integral suppressor of the S 404 Silence TI rifle.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-caliber/multi-platform suppressor. Last week we got out our pocket protectors and explored the depths of  MCX Virtus gas piston system. This week we get a look at the AB Suppressor Raptor 556 – a light, modular, and quiet rifle silencer that can be used in either reflex or muzzle mount configurations. Is the AB F-22 Raptor right for you? Let’s take a look.

Good morning everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-caliber rifle suppressor. Last week we got another look at the awesome B&T STATION SIX9 pistol and the seriously quiet wiped suppressor. This week we take a look at the MCX Virtus piston system and the SLH300TI-QD. How does this arranged marriage work out? Let’s take a look.

Suppressor junkies rejoice! The latest 5.56 suppressor from B&T is finally shipping! The ROTEX-X Suppressor is a lightweight version of the ROTEX-V which is currently in use with NATO allies over in Europe. The ROTEX-X apparently maintains the same performance as its heavier predecessor but manages to somehow weigh 20% less than the ROTEX-V. This reduction in weight should translate to a similar reduction in the point of aim/point of impact while still providing great sound and flash suppression. The new suppressor is on sale and shipping now from your B&T retailers and is sold for an MSRP of $675. TFB’s Editor in Chief Pete will have a full review of the ROTEX-X suppressor coming up in about two weeks, so be sure to check out his review over on Silencer Saturday to get the lowdown on it.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the awesome YHM Turbo K 5.56 rifle suppressor. Last week we stayed indoors for some light reading on industry news and current events – a little like 6th grade home room. This week we are back out on the range testing wiped suppressors and POI shift – specifically the B&T STATION SIX9. How much is a bullet’s trajectory impacted when it passes through a series of hard rubber wipes? And is it a cause for concern? Let’s take a look.

This year has certainly started with a bang, and our Photo Of The Day has never been so diversified. We’ve been from Novosibirsk, driven hunts to the Japanese Jungle already. Today we have a recruiting poster from the German Special Forces unit called GSG9 (GrenzSchutzGruppe 9). You can see the H&K MP5 SD and a Smith & Wesson .357 revolver.

Ohio-based HM Defense have introduced their Stealth MS5, an integrally suppressed AR-15 with a patented monobloc barrel. Chambered in 5.56×45/.223, the Stealth MS5 weighs in at 7lbs 14oz (without a magazine). The rifle features HM Defense’s ‘Battle Ready’ bolt and HM Defense claims there’s no need for muzzle adaptors and no chance of baffle strikes or suppressor back off. MSRP for the Stealth MS5 is listed as $1,995.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the YHM R9 multi-caliber suppressor. Last week we went full auto with SIG Sauer’s new 3D printed rifle suppressors. If you remember from the video, it was raining, creating a soothing back drop for bursts of 5.56mm. Well, it’s still raining, so we are staying indoors this weekend where I will quietly read the NFA news while you sip a spot of tea.

You all know him, you all love him, and he’s back again on the TFB Behind The Gun Podcast – Mr. Mike Pappas from Dead Air Silencers! It’s always a treat when we get to hear from one of the great legends of the suppressor business and today Mike shares with our host Pete and the rest of us some great stories about himself, and the suppressor industry you’ve probably never heard before. SHOT Show 2022 was a breath of fresh air for the entire firearms industry and I think that energy shows through in this episode that was recorded right on the SHOT Show floor. If you’ve ever listened to Mike on our podcast or his own podcast before, I don’t think I have to tell you what to expect – just enjoy the show!

With the introduction of the ATF eForm system for Form 4 NFA items (silencers etc.) many more people are now trying to get in line to take advantage of the faster turnaround for tax stamp approval. Silencer Central has been hard at work trying to break the stigma surrounding silencers for regular use and as part of that effort, they have brought on famous hunter Brian “Pigman” Quaca as their latest ambassador partner to promote the use of silencers within the hunting community.

Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the new YHM Phantom 22 rimfire suppressor. Last week we discussed the SIG SRD22X on the new SIG P322 rimfire pistol. This week we put the new SIG Sauer suppressors, including three of the latest 3D printed models through full auto testing. Can you tell a difference between them? Let’s check it out.

Whitetail hunting is more than just a means by which people put on the table. For many, hunting deer and other North American animals is a way of life that is passed down through generations. Silencer Central which is one of America’s largest silencer dealers is excited to announce its new ambassador partnership with Buck Commander with the goal of promoting the hunting lifestyle.

When normal people hear the word “smart gun”, the first thing they usually think of is the guns that require either a fingerprint or some sort of wrist band that allows only that user to shoot it (in theory). However, when cinephiles and hoplophiles hear the same term, only one gun comes to mind – the M56 Smart Gun from the 1986 movie Aliens. In a recent YouTube video I came across from user  KetzuKhan, it seems that he’s managed to cobble together his very own working M56 Smart Gun replica.

The National Firearms Act (NFA) and the administrative, regulatory, and legal processes required to support it, are a de facto ban on firearms or accessories like silencers. There, I said it. But because the NFA is the law of the land, we have two choices if we want to shoot quietly: follow the rules or risk criminal prosecution. Given the choice, I prefer to pay $200, fill out the forms, and wait. Luckily a Silencer Central eForms approval has just come back in less than 90 days, which is about one-third of the time the process usually takes.