Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Hollywood gets suppressors completely wrong. A range instructor explains what a suppressor really is, whether they're even legal, and why they don't make a gun "silent."

- Are silencers legal? A $200 NFA tax stamp, legal in most states (but NOT California)
- Suppressor vs silencer: same thing
- Why it doesn't silence a gun: it's still loud, like a nail gun
- The bullet is still supersonic, so you still get the crack

Note: firearm laws vary by state and change over time. Suppressors are prohibited for civilians in California. Always verify current federal and state law.

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