CN Live | Latest in Silencers/Suppressors - 1/18/17

Published on January 20, 2017
Duration: 10:47

This segment from CN Live at SHOT Show 2017 discusses the SilencerCo Maxim 9, an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol. It covers the firearm's configurations, hearing safety, modularity, and the legal landscape surrounding suppressors, including the NFA process and the proposed Hearing Protection Act.

Quick Summary

The SilencerCo Maxim 9 is an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol, offering hearing safety with all 9mm ammunition in its longer configuration. Owning it requires the NFA process, including a $200 tax stamp and a 6-9 month wait. The Hearing Protection Act aims to simplify suppressor ownership by removing them from NFA regulation.

Chapters

  1. 00:10Introduction to SHOT Show 2017
  2. 01:00Introducing the SilencerCo Maxim 9
  3. 01:14Maxim 9 Configurations and Features
  4. 01:50Hearing Safety of the Maxim 9
  5. 02:03Maxim 9 Accessory Options
  6. 02:34Design Philosophy Behind the Maxim 9
  7. 03:37Target Buyer and Retail Price
  8. 04:03NFA Regulations and Suppressor Ownership
  9. 04:41Criticism of NFA Wait Times
  10. 05:30The Hearing Protection Act Explained
  11. 06:33Cultural Perceptions of Suppressors
  12. 07:23Future of the Suppressor Industry
  13. 09:32Future Product Development
  14. 10:21Conclusion and Thanks

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SilencerCo Maxim 9?

The SilencerCo Maxim 9 is an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol, meaning the suppressor is built directly into the firearm's design. It was showcased at SHOT Show 2017 and is designed for enhanced hearing safety and modularity.

How does the Maxim 9's suppressor configuration work?

The Maxim 9 comes in a longer configuration (10.75 inches) that is hearing safe with all 9mm ammunition. Users can remove baffle stacks to create a shorter configuration, which is hearing safe with subsonic ammunition.

What are the legal requirements for owning a Maxim 9?

Owning the Maxim 9 involves the same National Firearms Act (NFA) process as purchasing a suppressor. This includes filling out specific forms, paying a $200 tax stamp, and undergoing a waiting period, which at the time of the video was 6-9 months.

What is the Hearing Protection Act?

The Hearing Protection Act is proposed legislation aimed at removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA) regulations. Its proponents argue that suppressors are primarily hearing protection devices and that current NFA regulations are overly burdensome.

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