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The firearms world is awash with myths and misunderstandings, particularly when it comes to purchasing and owning a silencer or sound suppressor.

During this very special episode of Student of the Gun Radio we visit with Jeremy from SilencerShop.com.
We dedicate this show to busting myths and clearing up misunderstandings and half-truths.

Some such issues surround the paperwork and filing process, whether or not a silencers make the gun less accurate or steal velocity from the projectile, and the legality of hunting with a suppressed gun. Your education begins and continues right here.

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From en.wikipedia.org:

A suppressor, sound suppressor, sound moderator, or silencer is a device attached to or part of the barrel of a fire arm or air gun which reduces the amount of noise and visible muzzle flash generated by firing. Suppressors are typically constructed of a metal cylinder with internal mechanisms to reduce the sound of firing by slowing the escaping propellant gas and can also slightly increase the speed of the bullet.

In most countries, suppressors are regulated by firearm legislation to varying degrees. While some have allowed for sporting use of suppressors (especially to mitigate the costs of hearing loss and noise pollution), other governments have opted to ban them from civilian use.