A silencer (a.k.a. suppressor) is a device that screws onto the muzzle of a gun barrel, designed to dampen the sound of a shot. There are silencers for handguns, rifles, and shotguns. Hiram Percy ...

While “silencer” is the technical term, many firearms enthusiasts prefer “suppressor” because it more accurately describes what the device does. A silencer doesn’t make a firearm completely silent – ...