"SUPPRESSOR" or "SILENCER"

Published on April 19, 2024
Duration: 0:54

This video clarifies the 'suppressor' vs. 'silencer' debate, noting that 'silencer' is the original patent term and the legal term used by the ATF. While not making a gunshot completely silent, suppressors significantly reduce noise. Both terms are deemed acceptable, with the focus being on the device's function rather than its name.

Quick Summary

The terms 'suppressor' and 'silencer' are both acceptable. 'Silencer' is the original patent term and the legal designation used by the ATF. While suppressors significantly reduce gunshot noise, they do not make a firearm completely silent.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Suppressor vs. Silencer Debate
  2. 00:10Legal Terminology: Silencer & ATF
  3. 00:28Practicality and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a suppressor and a silencer?

While often debated, both terms are acceptable. 'Silencer' is the original patent term and the legal designation used by the ATF. Suppressors significantly reduce gunshot noise, though they don't make a firearm completely silent.

Which term is legally correct for a firearm noise-reducing device?

Legally, the ATF refers to these devices as 'silencers.' This term originates from the original patent. However, 'suppressor' is also widely used and understood in the firearms community.

Do suppressors make guns completely silent?

No, suppressors do not make firearms completely silent. Their primary function is to significantly reduce the sound signature of a gunshot, making it quieter and more manageable, but not entirely inaudible.

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