Tip of the Day

Suppressors aren’t just about sound reduction—they can drastically improve your shooting experience when used properly. Today’s tip: Check your suppressor’s alignment and thread regularly. Misaligned suppressors can cause baffle strikes, damaging both the can and your firearm. Use a suppressor alignment rod to ensure everything is concentric. Also, periodically clean the threads on both your barrel and suppressor—carbon build-up or debris can cause improper seating, risking your gear and safety. A dab of anti-seize grease helps prevent thread galling over time. It’s a simple maintenance habit that keeps your suppressor running smoothly and your accuracy on point.

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Trivia Question❓

Suppressors are known for reducing the decibel level of gunfire, but they also impact another critical aspect of shooting. What unexpected benefit do suppressors provide to precision shooters by altering the way a bullet exits the barrel, often improving accuracy and reducing one key variable?

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Big Win for Suppressor Owners: Tax Stamp Fee Dropped to $0 Starting 2026Big Win for Suppressor Owners: Tax Stamp Fee Dropped to $0 Starting 2026

Silencer Shop’s July 3, 2025 update outlines the current status of the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) as part of H.R. 1—the “One Big Beautiful Bill” signed into law on July 4, 2025. It confirms that while full deregulation removing suppressors from the NFA was blocked by the Senate Parliamentarian under the Byrd Rule, the compromise lowered the suppressor tax stamp fee from $200 to $0, effective January 1, 2026. Until then, the traditional $200 tax stamp still applies. Although suppressors remain under NFA regulation, this tax repeal opens the door for legal challenges to the existing NFA framework

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Interesting Facts

• 1 Suppressors were originally marketed in the early 1900s not just for guns, but also for “silent” lawnmowers and automobiles by inventor Hiram Percy Maxim.

• 2 In Finland and New Zealand, suppressors are considered safety tools and are sold over the counter without special regulation.

• 3 Suppressors don’t just reduce noise—they also lower recoil and muzzle flash, making them highly beneficial for follow-up shots and nighttime shooting.

The Big Betrayal: Suppressor Freedom Gutted in the “One Big Beautiful Bill

The article criticizes the Republican leadership—especially Senator Thune and Vice President JD Vance—for failing to defend core components of the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) and SHORT Act in the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). Originally poised to remove suppressors and short-barreled firearms from NFA regulation, both acts were gutted by Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough. Instead of intervening, Thune and Vance allowed the bill to pass with only the $200 tax eliminated—leaving the registry intact. Gun Owners of America has filed the “One Big Beautiful Lawsuit” to challenge the legality of NFA regulations now that their tax justification has vanished.

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Quote of the Day

"Silence isn’t weakness—it’s precision perfected. A suppressor turns every shot into a whisper of control."

Joke of the Day

Why did the suppressor break up with the rifle?

Because it felt like it was being taken for granted—always quiet, never appreciated!

Secret Little Hack

Store your suppressor vertically with the muzzle end down after use—this allows moisture and carbon buildup to drain away from the baffles, reducing internal corrosion and making cleaning easier later.v

💡Answer to the Trivia Question:

Suppressors reduce muzzle blast and recoil, which can minimize barrel vibration and shooter flinch—often resulting in improved accuracy.

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Austin Warfield - Owner of C.O.P.S. Gun Shop - as a retired police officer, Austin has been involved in numerous community events over the years.  His firm beliefs in the 2nd Amendment and the fundamentals that all citizens have the right to bear arms to not only hunt to provide for their family, but for defense either against their property and lives, but be able to prevent the overreach of government within our rights.  he wants to share his joy of gun ownership with all safely and responsibly.

Chris Pine - Chris is a dedicated father and husband who also serves in the Oklahoma National Guard.  He understands the sacrifices that 1st responders and the military make to protect our communities and rights for the greater good.  He has a long-time love of firearms and competitive shooting.  He is always looking for ways to share his knowledge with both new and experienced firearm enthusiasts.

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