Episode 96. What You Need to Know About Suppressors/Silencers

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Episode 96. What You Need to Know About Suppressors/Silencers 

 

In this episode, Alex Ooley and Mike Ooley discuss suppressors, also known as silencers, and their benefits and misconceptions about them. The hosts also delve into the history and regulations surrounding suppressors, including the National Firearms Act of 1934. They discuss the constitutional implications of the NFA and the potential for changes in the future. Finally, they provide practical advice for purchasing a suppressor, including considerations such as attachment methods and compatibility with different firearms and ammunition types. This episode discusses the effectiveness and considerations of suppressors for firearms. It covers topics such as the impact on sound levels, ballistic performance, durability, weight, length, and flash suppression. The discussion also delves into the issue of blowback and its effects on the shooter and firearm functionality. The importance of researching and seeking multiple opinions when purchasing suppressors is emphasized. The episode concludes with a mention of a Supreme Court case challenging the Chevron Doctrine, which could have implications for the regulation of firearms. 

 

Chapters 

  

00:00 Introduction and Recap 

01:37 Hang Fire and Squib Load 

05:26 Video of Hang Fire 

06:53 Introduction to Suppressors 

08:45 Suppressors vs. Silencers 

10:10 Benefits of Suppressors 

15:42 Regulations and Purchasing Process 

24:45 Constitutionality of the National Firearms Act 

29:58 Practical Considerations for Purchasing a Suppressor 

50:25 Effectiveness of Suppressors 

51:24 Considerations for AR-15 Suppressors 

52:23 Blowback and Functionality 

53:20 Compensating for Blowback 

54:17 Quality of Firearms and Suppressors 

55:14 Research and Multiple Opinions 

56:39 Simplified Process for Purchasing Suppressors 

57:33 Myth about NFA Items and Fourth Amendment Rights 

58:03 Travel and Reporting Requirements for NFA Items 

59:54 State Laws and Hunting with Suppressors 

01:00:52 Supreme Court Case on Chevron Doctrine 

 

Resources: 

 

Gun Silencers For Sale Buy Silencer Pistol Rifle Shotgun 

https://www.silencershop.com/ 

 

Product - Suppressors - Suppressors - SureFire 

https://www.surefire.com/suppressors/ 

 

National Firearms Act | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives 

https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/national-firearms-act 

 

District of Columbia v. Heller :: 554 U.S. 570 (2008) :: Justia US Supreme Court Center 

https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/554/570/ 

 

United States v. Miller - Wikipedia 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_v._Miller 

 

Supreme Court likely to discard Chevron - SCOTUSblog 

https://www.scotusblog.com/2024/01/supreme-court-likely-to-discard-chevron/ 

 

Paul Clement - Wikipedia 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Clement 

 

Hangfire??? (@mrgunsngear on X/Twitter) 

https://twitter.com/Mrgunsngear/status/1744924202887500167 

 

  

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