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To: marktwain

HELLO?
They are NOT “silencers”. They are suppressors. They suppress noise.
I expect a better job of writing a title from Dean Weingarten info.

10 posted on 01/26/2023 6:52:51 AM PST by Honest Nigerian

To: Honest Nigerian

We know that, but I think that’s what the Fudds call them.

12 posted on 01/26/2023 7:57:11 AM PST by smokingfrog ( sleep with one eye open (<o> --- )

To: Honest Nigerian

They were called silencers by the inventor, Hiram Maxim. They are called silencers in the law.

14 posted on 01/26/2023 9:05:50 AM PST by marktwain

To: Honest Nigerian

They suppress noise.

And muzzle flash. Not a big concern for civilians, but a big deal in some circles.

15 posted on 01/26/2023 9:33:13 AM PST by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )

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