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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...

Suppressed Fest 2026 Recap

At Suppressed Fest 2026 on October 17 and 18, we ran three suppressed .22 setups...

Vanquish 22 M81 Woodland Limited Ed: Available Now

In honor of 10/22 Day, we’ve made 25 limited edition Vanquish 22s in M81 Woodland...

Is the Ruger Precision Rimfire Discontinued?

No. The Ruger Precision Rimfire is not being discontinued. On October 13, 2026, Ruger told...

Suppressed Fest 2026: This Weekend!

Angstadt Arms is heading to Suppressed Fest 2026 this weekend! Join us October 17–18 at...

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....

DOJ Won’t Appeal the NFA Ruling: What It Means for Buyers

The Justice Department will not appeal the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF ruling. The Solicitor...

Best Suppressor for the Ruger Mark IV

The best suppressor for a Ruger Mark IV is the Reticent 22. It threads directly...