Sound Suppressors

[chrisser]

Was thinking about the possibility of being armed in a crisis situation.

Seems it might be beneficial to not draw attention to yourself by firing a weapon while hunting, for example, or even when defending one's home if it came to that.

I've read there are a lot of legal hoops to jump through to obtain a suppressor. Wondering if anyone has any practical experience using them and if they're worth considering.

Seems they'd be really helpful while practicing on your property if you have neighbors close enough to hear gunshots too. Even if you have good relations - no sense making more noise than is necessary...

[MadTripper]

I'm quite sure there are plans on the net for building suppressor's. Additionally, I've heard you can tape a plastic soda bottle on the end of your barrel for a one time use. A but cumbersome I'm sure but perhaps a possibility. Maybe someone with a bit more knowledge can enlighten us.

Tripper

[RangerRick]

Try Tactical Innovations @ www.tacticalinc.com for a low cost unit starting at $250 and another $200 for the "lifetime" permit/tax and you're good to go. *The permit is on the unit so you can legally put it on any weapon of same calaber. *They are fun to play with and with low powered ammo the only sound heard is chambering. In this regard I would strictly follow the law because the penalities are EXTREME AND OF LONG DURATION.

Rick

[GUNSLINGER]

I would agree. It is not worth going to prison for a long time. But in a long term SHTF/TEOTWAWKI type situation it is not difficult to make one for any .22 long rifle. Some PVC pipe, common plumbing fittings, glue/primer, and some tape is all you need. I work in the plumbing industry and I knew a guy who made one that was quite effective. I thought he was just joking. But 15 minutes and he had a working silencer. After showing it off to us he chopped it into a thousand pieces with a chop saw and tossed it. like I said not worth the risk. He told us he got the idea from a book called PVC projects. No idea who sells it.

[jim]

Never get anything illegal, or requiring much in the way of a permit. I'd like to have one, but because of all the hassels involved, I stay away from anything like that. Less complications in life. Say legal, and stay out of the pen.

jim

[flatwater]

One does need the knowledge though in case push comes to shove and to the best of my knowledge , knowledge is not illegal***** YET
flatwater

[mike82934]

I agree that knowledge isn't illegal, so here's a little knowledge: http://www.paladin-press.com/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=11

I still wouldn't put it past our gestappo to try to give you grief over having one of those books, but maybe not as bad as if you had an actual suppresor.

I think they also have the PVC book(s) that were mentioned: http://www.paladin-press.com/SearchResult.aspx?KeyWords=PVC

[AccuCast]

For Your Information. Look at Yankee Hill Machine, GemTech, and AWC for some extremely good suppressors.

Suppressor are legal for private ownership in the following states: AL, AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

They Transfer on BATF&E Form 4 with 1 Time $200.00 Tranfer Tax

Additionally, they maybe owned by Class 3 dealers and Class 2 manufacturers (but not individuals) in: CA, IA, KS, MA, MO, and MI.

States not listed in above are Ownership by Government agencies only.

We are 01 FFL Dealer, 07 FFL Manufacturer, and Class II S.O.T. Manufacturer.