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Silencer Central started in 2005 as a South Dakota gun show operation and grew into a manufacturer licensed across 42 states. The company does one thing and does it well: suppressors. They manufacture their own designs, sell suppressors from other brands, handle all the federal paperwork, and deliver approved units directly to your door.

Most suppressor buyers face the same problem: drop $400–$800+ upfront and then wait 10–12 months for ATF approval. Silencer Central's eZ-pay program ("pay while you wait" internally) lets you spread payments with zero interest—no fees, no catches. CEO Brandon Maddox explained it bluntly: "No one likes to pay in full upfront for anything, especially when there is a 10- to 12-month gap until they take possession."

"Our goal is to get as many firearms owners into the suppressor game as possible." — Brandon L. Maddox, CEO

Here's what they handle so you don't have to:

• •Customized ATF paperwork and state-specific gun trust (sent via DocuSign)
• •DIY fingerprinting kit with video instructions—no courthouse visit needed
• •Compliance team that submits applications and communicates with ATF and CLEOs
• •Approval handling to expedite processing (they report 65% of dealer applications contain errors; theirs don't)
• •Direct delivery to your front door once approved

Their suppressors focus on what hunters and shooters actually want:

• •100% titanium construction
• •Lightweight designs
• •User-serviceable for cleaning
• •Centerfire and .22 LR options

With 80+ W-2 employees and direct relationships with the ATF, Silencer Central operates with serious compliance infrastructure. They hire multiple law firms specializing in firearms regulations and maintain active variances with ATF to streamline processes for customers and regulators alike. Fifteen years of gun show feedback shaped their understanding of what shooters need.

• •Available in: 42 states (all states touching or adjacent to South Dakota, plus additional markets)