{"id":3819,"date":"2022-10-29T13:08:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T13:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/?p=3819"},"modified":"2026-05-21T11:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T11:36:27","slug":"the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Having a Rifle Suppressor"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\"><div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p><span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/#The_Benefits_of_Having_a_Rifle_Suppressor\" >The Benefits of Having a Rifle Suppressor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/#Save_Your_Hearing\" >Save Your Hearing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/#Reduce_Muzzle_Blast\" >Reduce Muzzle Blast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/#Reduce_Recoil\" >Reduce Recoil<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/#Increased_Accuracy\" >Increased Accuracy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/#Steps_to_Acquire_a_Rifle_Suppressor\" >Steps to Acquire a Rifle Suppressor\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-benefits-of-having-a-rifle-suppressor\/#Buying_Tips\" >Buying Tips<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Having_a_Rifle_Suppressor\"><\/span>The Benefits of Having a Rifle Suppressor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><strong>The benefits of having a <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/videosview\/toric-34mm-4-25x50\/\" title=\"Introducing the TORIC 34MM 4-25X50 Extreme Long Range Rifle Scope\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1675\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle suppressor range<\/a> from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.<\/strong><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/videosview\/tract-toric-2-5-15x44-30mm-hunt-series-rifle-scope-review\/\">rifle<\/a> suppressor is no longer just a product of the movies and the <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/best-sniper-movies\/\">military<\/a>. Over the past several years, rifle suppressor sales have surged, and more companies are offering terrific options. Read below for some of the benefits, the process for purchasing one, and some buyer&#8217;s tips for finding your first (or next) can.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Save_Your_Hearing\"><\/span><b>Save Your Hearing<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Suppressors don&#8217;t give you a pass on having to wear <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/the-importance-of-hearing-protection-for-shooters\/\">hearing protection<\/a>. Your hearing can still be damaged if your ears are unprotected while <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/shooting-22lr-rifle-in-a-whole-new-way\/\" title=\"Shooting a 22LR Rifle in a Whole New Way\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"565\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting<\/a> suppressed. However, noise reduction is significant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3821\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog-820x1024.jpg\" alt=\"The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.\" width=\"403\" height=\"503\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog-820x1024.jpg 820w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog-768x959.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog-1230x1536.jpg 1230w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog-1640x2048.jpg 1640w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog-150x187.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-Blog.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 403px) 100vw, 403px\" \/><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hunters that decide against earplugs in the woods may significantly benefit from a suppressed <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/benefits-of-a-floating-center-dot-reticle\/\" title=\"Benefits of a Floating Center Dot Reticle\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1537\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">rifle due to the facts that you\u2019ll only shoot<\/a> so often and can hear much better while waiting. The CDC advises that loud noises over 120db can cause permanent hearing damage. An unsuppressed rifle shot is going to emit around 160db. A good suppressor will reduce that by about 30db \u2013 about the same as wearing earplugs.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Muzzle_Blast\"><\/span><b>Reduce Muzzle Blast<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/reduce-muzzle-flip-when-shooting-off-a-tripod\/\" title=\"Reduce Muzzle Flip When Shooting off a Tripod\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1552\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Muzzle blast is often an overlooked woe to shooting<\/a>. The blow from a rifle can be more afflicting than the recoil or the rifle\u2019s report. One time I was <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/rifle-marksmanship-trigger-control-success\/\" title=\"Rifle Marksmanship : Trigger Control Equals Success\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"1455\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">shooting a big-bore elk rifle<\/a> with a muzzle brake on the end. All of the gas was deflected back at me and I could literally feel the fillings in my teeth vibrate with each shot. Another benefit of suppressors is they help retain the blast and prevent the sometimes violent and jarring effects on the shooter.<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_3834\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3834\" style=\"width: 524px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/deadairsilencers.com\/silencers\/nomad-ti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3834\" title=\"The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Nomad-Ti-Main-1024x993.jpg\" alt=\"The benefits of having a suppressor on your hunting rifle\" width=\"524\" height=\"508\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Nomad-Ti-Main-1024x993.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Nomad-Ti-Main-300x291.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Nomad-Ti-Main-768x745.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Nomad-Ti-Main-309x300.jpg 309w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Nomad-Ti-Main-150x146.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Nomad-Ti-Main.jpg 1308w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 524px) 100vw, 524px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3834\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\">For <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/hunting-with-a-muzzleloader\/\">hunting<\/a>, the <a href=\"https:\/\/deadairsilencers.com\/silencers\/nomad-ti\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nomad-Ti from Deadair Silencers<\/a>, has the weight savings (only 9.7oz), the titanium strength and the needed sound reduction.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduce_Recoil\"><\/span><b>Reduce Recoil<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whatever e<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">nergy is not used to push the bullet out of the rifle&#8217;s barrel has to go somewhere. This is what we call recoil or the motion of the gun kicking back in the shooter&#8217;s direction upon discharging a round. Just like with sound and muzzle blast, a suppressor won\u2019t completely eliminate recoil, but it can greatly reduce it, resulting in a much more pleasant <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/hunting-with-a-muzzleloader\/\">shooting<\/a> experience.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Accuracy\"><\/span><b>Increased Accuracy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Excessively loud sounds, muzzle blasts, and recoil all detract from a shooter&#8217;s accuracy. Any of these factors can cause shooters to develop an anticipatory flinch, creating one of the most common roots of a bad shot. One more benefit of a suppressor is it can mitigate negative habits and result in greater accuracy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_447\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-447\" style=\"width: 640px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/getting-started-as-a-prs-shooter-by-luke-laprad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-447 size-full\" title=\"The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/inner111.jpeg\" alt=\"The benefits of having a suppressor on your rifle\" width=\"640\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner111.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner111-300x143.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner111-600x287.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2019\/06\/inner111-150x72.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-447\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/getting-started-as-a-prs-shooter-by-luke-laprad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Luke Lapard<\/a> will be the first to tell you that having a suppressor on <a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/blog\/getting-started-as-a-prs-shooter-by-luke-laprad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">his PRS set-up,<\/a> does make a difference.<\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Acquire_a_Rifle_Suppressor\"><\/span><b>Steps to Acquire a Rifle Suppressor\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For better or for worse, the process of obtaining a suppressor is quite lengthy. <\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>First,<\/strong> learn the rules and regulations for suppressors in your state. Each state is different. It would be a good idea to connect with others in your community that have purchased one or have a conversation with your local dealer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Second<\/strong>, you\u2019ll want to determine which type of suppressor purchase you need to meet your goal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">s. This will include determining what suppressors are available for your specific gun, the different available materials, and your intended use.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Third<\/strong>, you are going to need to get fingerprinted. An easy way to do this is at your local police station. You can also grab a DIY kit online or find an authorized third-party provider. When you do so, it&#8217;s a good idea to get several copies of your FD-258 fingerprint cards for future purchases.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Fourth<\/strong>, you will need to fill out the necessary<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atf.gov\/firearms\/docs\/form\/form-4-application-tax-paid-transfer-and-registration-firearm-atf-form-53204\/download\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">paperwork.<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Most of the time, the dealer from whom you buy your suppressor will help you with this.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.silencercentral.com\/blog\/atf-form-4-understanding-nfa-transfers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Finally, the hardest part is the wait. According to most current reports, it will take about a year for your application to be processed.<\/span><\/p><h2 style=\"text-align: justify\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Buying_Tips\"><\/span><b>Buying Tips<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you can, buy a suppressor that works for multiple guns. This is beneficial because the cost and wait times are so great.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019ll also want to purchase the suppressor for your intended use. If you want to use it for target practice, a longer suppressor will silence the rifle more. Additionally, a more rugged material, such as steel, is more preferable for extending its life. The downside of this is that long steel suppressors are very heavy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><figure id=\"attachment_3830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3830\" style=\"width: 665px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/all-products\/toric-uhd-3-15x50-bdc-rifle-scope\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3830\" title=\"The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.tractoptics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.\" width=\"665\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4-533x300.jpg 533w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.tract-optics.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/10\/Suppressor-blog-4.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 665px) 100vw, 665px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-3830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The benefits of having a rifle suppressor range from the reduction in recoil to increased accuracy.<\/figcaption><\/figure><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tractoptics.com\/riflescopes\/toric-1inch-hunting-rifle-scopes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hunting<\/a> in New Zealand with a suppressor, definitely has its benefits.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><br \/>If you\u2019re a hunter, you might not care as much about maximizing quieting qualities and may instead care more about weight. A hunter might shoot once or twice all season, while a target shooter may shoot 100 shots in one session. For the hunter, rigidity and silencing abilities aren\u2019t as important as weight and handiness. 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