why a suppressor?

[Brokenoaks]

Please excuse my dumb question but why would someone want to put a suppressor on a 22 or any other gun for that matter? other than the obvious noise reduction. I kind of like the bang I get through my hearing protectors

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[JC Weaponry]

Because "we can". Is good enough for me.

 

[Intoodeep]

Because you can...another way to enjoy shooting sports.

You find yourself looking for different ammo just to see how they perform.

It's like adding a little spice to your food it just makes it better!

It's fun with food....

 

[Kimber Custom]

I have no direct experience with supressors but from what I've read the real benefit is in bolt action rifles for hunting. You aren't scaring off every creature in a 5mile radius.

My buddy has a nice place out in the semi woods. He has a decent backstop that he could shoot at but due to noise he doesn't. If he had a supressor he could shoot all day long and nobody would be bothered.

I bet my wife would shoot with me more if it wasn't so noisy.

 

[JC Weaponry]

Just for good Measure.... "Because we CAN"

 

[RallySoob]

If you miss, it doesn't scare off your target.


you can shoot the coyotes in the back of the pack and work your way to the front...

 

[pogi]

JC, you forgot the "cool factor". And they are very cool too!

 

[Member 5605]

Why?


Why not?

 

[Redcap]

Why?


Why not?

This.

/thread.

 

[FlyGuy]

Why? Because we all wanna be James Bond. Why not? Because not everyone can have em?

 

[Collateral]

My reason would be to keep from spooking whatever it is you are shooting at. It would also serve to keep from spooking the neighbors.

 

[cyclesarge]

Cuz chicks dig em, (except my wife).

 

[watcher]

other than the obvious noise reduction.

What other reason do you need?

 

[Brokenoaks]

What other reason do you need?

well I added that in because I figured someone would point out that they were used for noise reduction, a fact I am aware of but because I have never used one what I wanted to understand was why people need that. I got some good answers and now I have more understanding and may even consider getting one.

 

[FlyGuy]

well I added that in because I figured someone would point out that they were used for noise reduction, a fact I am aware of but because I have never used one what I wanted to understand was why people need that. I got some good answers and now I have more understanding and may even consider getting one.

I am unfamiliar with suppressor laws, can we all buy them? I know there are different levels of suppressors, maybe someone can chime in with a quick summary?

 

[JC Weaponry]

Yes, you can legally purchase in both WA and OR.

Your Local Class 3 Dealer (such as myself) can walk you through the process.

01/03 = FFL with SOT = Able to SELL suppressors

07/02 = Manufacturer with SOT = Able to MAKE and SELL suppressors. (such as Coctailer)

 

[Kimber Custom]

You pay a $200 tax with form 4 from the ATF

http://www.atf.gov/forms/download/atf-f-5320-4.pdf

It's regulated by section 479 of the NFA

http://www.atf.gov/publications/download/p/atf-p-5300-4.pdf (happy reading, it's dense)

You have to submit an FBI background check and a full set of fingerprints (not sure on the cost on those).

Eventually you get to buy the actual supressor and then you get to dance with the state on it's use

Good luck

 

[JC Weaponry]

It's not hard at all to do, Any GOOD dealer will explain the process in person and provide all necessary forms.

 

[SSG]

Supressor = Tactical Advantage

 

[coctailer]

Makes you cool...........

And your ears don't sweat from those pesky earmuffs.