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SilencerCo
IndustrySuppressors
Firearms
Small arms ammunition
Founded2008; 16 years ago (2008)
FoundersJosh Waldron, CEO
Jonathon Shultz, President
Headquarters
West Valley City, Utah
,
United States
Number of employees
190 (2016)
Websitesilencerco.com

SilencerCo is a manufacturer of firearm suppressors headquartered in West Valley City, Utah, founded in 2008.

Products

The company's product offerings cover a variety of firearm types and calibers, including:

Firearms fitted with SilencerCo suppressors
  • Sparrow 22, which is compatible with multiple calibers up to 5.7×28mm and rated for full-auto fire.
  • Warlock 22, a .22 LR silencer that weighs 3.0 oz and reduces sound to 114.6 dB.
  • Spectre 22, which handles a range of ammunition from .22 LR to 5.7×28mm.
  • Switchback 22, which is compatible with multiple calibers up to 5.7×28mm and rated for full-auto fire.
  • Osprey, which can be used with .300 Blackout subsonic rifle ammunition and is available in 9mm, .40, and .45 caliber bores.
  • Octane, a multi-caliber centerfire pistol silencer compatible with a range of host firearms and available in 9mm and .45 caliber bores.
  • Saker, which is available in a 5.56mm model, 7.62mm model and a short "K" 5.56mm model.
  • Specwar, which is warrantied for short-barreled rifle use down to 10" in .223 Rem/5.56×45mm NATO.
  • Harvester, which is compatible with a range of calibers from .22 Hornet to .300 Winchester Magnum for the Harvester 30 and up to .338 Lapua Magnum for the Harvester Big Bore 338.
  • Omega, which is compatible with a range of ammunition from 5.7×28mm to .300 Winchester Magnum.
  • Salvo 12, which is designed to operate with nearly all shotguns and ammunition, including semi autos and inertia-driven models.
  • Maxim 50, a muzzle-loading rifle with an integrated suppressor that is exempt from the National Firearms Act.
  • Maxim 9, the first holster-able, integrally suppressed 9mm pistol, it was created to be used with any available variation of the 9mm ammo.

SilencerCo also offers a line of silencer-optimized ammunition and sells threaded pistol barrels for Glock 17L, Glock 17, Glock 21, Glock 19 and Glock 34 handguns.

History

SilencerCo Osprey .45 suppressor on a Springfield pistol

SilencerCo was founded in 2008 by CEO Joshua Waldron and President Jonathon Shults.[1] Soon after, SilencerCo launched its first product, a .22 caliber silencer called the Sparrow.[2] SilencerCo specializes in creating products that improve sound reduction levels, durability, form and function, ease of use and user serviceability.

Acquisitions

In 2011, SilencerCo acquired South Carolina-based SWR (Southeastern Weaponry Research) Manufacturing,[3] which was founded in 1994 and specialized in the design and production of sound suppressors. The existing SWR firearm suppressors expanded SilencerCo's product line with the addition of the Warlock™ 22, Spectre™ 22, Octane™ 9 and Specwar™ 556.

Education and Advocacy

As one of the founding members of the American Suppressor Association (ASA), SilencerCo has been instrumental in leading education efforts and promoting suppressor-friendly legislation nationwide, including changes in hunting laws and regulations, shall-sign legislation, and reductions in Form 4 backlogs and ATF-approval wait times.

In 2015, SilencerCo launched the #FightTheNoise campaign,[4] a grassroots and social media movement to increase awareness and educate individuals and lawmakers about the benefits of silencer ownership, advocate for the Second Amendment and promote suppressor-friendly legislation. Supporters of the "FightTheNoise" movement include free-ride mountain biker Cam Zink and UFC Heavyweight fighter Travis Browne.

Growth

SilencerCo was featured in the Inc. 5000 three years in a row, listed as #202 in 2013 with a three-year growth rate of 2,084%, #604 in 2014 with a three-year growth rate of 788% and #701 in 2015 with a three-year growth rate of 646%.[5] Other honors include being listed as #4 of the Utah 100[6] and #20 in the Utah Fast 50.[7]

Facility

Currently, SilencerCo operates out of a 72,000 square foot facility in West Valley City, Utah. The facility contains an array of CNC machines and houses an 80-yard indoor range and sound laboratory for accelerated testing and product development. The entire manufacturing process is completed in-house, from raw materials to finished product. SilencerCo has over 190 full-time employees, making up in-house R&D, Production, Assembly, Metal Finishing, Sales, Business Development and Marketing teams. [citation needed]

References

  1. ^ Strauss, Karsten. "Gunfire Reimagined: SilencerCo's Innovation And Education". Forbes.com. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  2. ^ Strauss, Karsten. "Gunfire Reimagined: SilencerCo's Innovation And Education". Forbes.com. Retrieved March 26, 2015.
  3. ^ "Silencerco Acquires SWR Manufacturing". The Tactical Wire. August 18, 2011.
  4. ^ "SilencerCo Launches Fight the Noise Campaign – Partners with MTB Freerider Cam Zink". AmmoLand Shooting Sports News. Retrieved March 16, 2015.
  5. ^ "2015 Inc. 5000". www.inc.com. Inc.
  6. ^ "MWCN Unveils the 2014 Utah 100 Rankings". Utah 100 Archives. MountainWest Capital Network. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
  7. ^ "Fast 50". www.utahbusiness.com. Utah Business. Retrieved September 2, 2014.

External links

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