Category Archives: Educational

Ruger 10/22 & Mark IV Suppressor Alignment

On some factory-threaded Ruger 10/22 rifles and Mark IV pistols, the front sight sits a...

Do 22LR Suppressors Reduce Recoil and Improve Accuracy?

On a .22LR, a suppressor barely changes recoil, because a .22LR has almost none to...

What’s the Best Suppressor for the CZ 457?

The best suppressor for a CZ 457 is the Reticent 22. It threads directly onto...

Can You Travel or Hunt Out of State with a Suppressor?

Yes. A suppressor has never needed ATF permission to cross state lines, and since October...

Direct Thread vs QD for a Rimfire Suppressor

Direct thread is the better mount for a rimfire suppressor. Most threaded .22 rifles and...

Teaching New Shooters With a Suppressed .22

A suppressed .22LR is the best way to teach a new shooter. A .22LR has...

Who Can Use Your Suppressor? Rules for Family & Friends in 2026

Anyone who can legally have a firearm can shoot your suppressor while you are there...

How to Sell or Transfer a Suppressor in 2026

How you sell a suppressor in 2026 depends on your state and whether the suppressor...

First Round Pop: What Causes It and How to Get Rid of It

First round pop is the louder first shot from a cold suppressor. Between strings, the...

ATF’s NFA Open Letter: Do Suppressors Still Need to Be Registered?

As of October 9, 2026, ATF no longer enforces NFA registration, Form 4 approval, or...

10/22 Takedown Suppressor: The Quiet Build That Packs Small

The cleanest way to suppress a Ruger 10/22 Takedown is to swap the factory barrel...

Top 7 Suppressor Myths, Debunked

The biggest suppressor myth is that a suppressor makes a gun completely silent. It doesn’t....