| A handgun silencer is a piece that connects to a gun | | | | through an application process. A tax fee and a |
| and suppresses the amount of noise made when the | | | | background check are required. |
| gun is fired. Although it quiets the gun to a much | | | | A Class three firearms dealer will be able to sell you a |
| lower decibel level, it does not completely eradicate | | | | handgun suppressor. They are registered with the |
| the noise. Silencers are also called suppressors since | | | | ATF and legally allowed to sell silencers. They will |
| they do not truly silence the sound of the gun, only | | | | usually have the proper paperwork you need to file |
| suppress it and hide the noise. There are a few | | | | with the ATF in order to get the process going. |
| things you should find out first before looking for | | | | Handmade silencers are also popular but not |
| handgun silencers for sale. | | | | recommended. |
| The first thing to do when buying a handgun silencer | | | | Once the proper channels have been gone through, |
| is to find out if having one is illegal in the state you | | | | one can find handgun silencers for sale on the |
| are living in and/or buying from. Some states have | | | | internet or gun stores, and through reputable gun |
| laws where you cannot buy silencers, also called | | | | manufacturers. A silencer can cost anywhere from |
| suppressors, and it is illegal to carry one. | | | | hundreds to thousands of dollars. This is because |
| Suppressors are legal in thirty eight states in the | | | | quality materials are used in the production of the |
| United States. In order to legally buy and operate a | | | | silencers. However, it is better to buy a well made |
| handgun silencer, one must be approved by the | | | | silencer than a crudely fashioned one from a different |
| Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives | | | | country. |