Silencer Central Helps South Dakota Pass Suppressor Deregulation

February 2, 2026
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South Dakota just dropped a bombshell for the suppressor community: its legislature unanimously passed a bill deregulating silencers, stripping away state-level NFA restrictions and sending it straight to Governor Larry Rhoden's desk for what looks like a slam-dunk signature. Silencer Central, the trailblazing direct-to-consumer outfit that's already revolutionized how Americans buy cans, played a pivotal role in this victory, with founder Brandon Maddox proudly announcing their collaboration with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) to replicate the win elsewhere. This isn't just a feel-good story—it's a masterclass in grassroots lobbying paying off, turning what was once a fringe dream into reality in the Mount Rushmore State. Context matters here: Suppressors have been federally regulated under the 1934 National Firearms Act for decades, forcing law-abiding gun owners through a bureaucratic gauntlet of ATF paperwork, $200 taxes, and endless wait times—despite the fact that these hearing-saving devices reduce noise by 20-35 decibels without affecting bullet velocity or lethality. South Dakota's move aligns it with the growing suppressor freedom wave, joining states like Arizona, Idaho, and Texas in nullifying pointless state bans. Silencer Central's involvement is no accident; their streamlined e-Form 4 process has already processed tens of thousands of trusts, proving market demand is sky-high when barriers drop. Maddox's NSSF partnership signals a strategic escalation: expect copycat bills in red strongholds like Iowa, Wyoming, and beyond, chipping away at the NFA's stranglehold. For the 2A community, the implications are electric—this is momentum building toward full federal deregulation, potentially slashing costs and wait times to zero. Imagine suppressors as ubiquitous as red dots, making range days safer and hunting quieter without Big Brother's fingerprints. It's a reminder that when innovators like Silencer Central team up with heavyweights like NSSF, statehouses listen. Gun owners: celebrate this W, then get vocal in your own legislatures. The silencer revolution is here, and it's roaring—quietly.

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Context matters here: Suppressors have been federally regulated under the 1934 National Firearms Act for decades, forcing law-abiding gun owners through a bureaucratic gauntlet of ATF paperwork, $200 taxes, and endless wait times—despite the fact that these hearing-saving devices reduce noise by 20-35 decibels without affecting bullet velocity or lethality. South Dakota’s move aligns it with the growing suppressor freedom wave, joining states like Arizona, Idaho, and Texas in nullifying pointless state bans. Silencer Central’s involvement is no accident; their streamlined e-Form 4 process has already processed tens of thousands of trusts, proving market demand is sky-high when barriers drop. Maddox’s NSSF partnership signals a strategic escalation: expect copycat bills in red strongholds like Iowa, Wyoming, and beyond, chipping away at the NFA’s stranglehold.

For the 2A community, the implications are electric—this is momentum building toward full federal deregulation, potentially slashing costs and wait times to zero. Imagine suppressors as ubiquitous as red dots, making range days safer and hunting quieter without Big Brother’s fingerprints. It’s a reminder that when innovators like Silencer Central team up with heavyweights like NSSF, statehouses listen. Gun owners: celebrate this W, then get vocal in your own legislatures. The silencer revolution is here, and it’s roaring—quietly.

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