Myth: Suppressors make guns silent
Nope. Even suppressed, most guns land around 110–135 dB. That’s still loud, just not ear-damaging loud.
Myth: Suppressors are for criminals
They’re a lousy tool for crime. A can adds 5–10 inches of length, gets hot fast, adds weight up front and doesn’t make a gun more deadly.
Myth: They ruin accuracy
Most cans shift your point of impact a little. Zero with it on and you’re good. Many shooters actually shoot better with less recoil.
Fact: They’re safety gear
Suppressors protect hearing for shooters, bystanders and dogs, cut range noise for neighbors, and make it easier for new shooters to learn. In much of Europe, they’re just good manners.
Read the full story: Suppressors: Useless for Crime, Valuable for Safety on the Gun Websites blog.
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