The product was especially designed for military users because for some missions, every gram of weight makes a difference. The Impuls-OLS™ pistol suppressor in 9 x 19 mm has been designed for minimum weight and excellent noise reduction. The Impuls-OLS is the same length but still more than 110 grams lighter than the standard Impuls-IIA™. The Impuls-OLS™ is a very good choice not only for military or police users but also for civilian users. It has been tested to be both reliable and effective with many different types of pistols.
According to customer requests, the Impuls-OLS is available with many different thread sizes and therefore can be used with basically every standard pistol. The Impuls-OLS™ is available in a standard length and in a compact version.
Since the Commonwealth of Virginia turned blue last Fall, Democratic lawmakers have introduced a slate of anti-gun legislation, along with bills that would curtail freedom of speech.
This is their report on the current state of affairs.
RICHMOND, VA — This morning the Virginia House Public Safety Committee voted 12 – 9 in favor of passing an amended version of House Bill 961. Knox Williams, President of the American Suppressor Association, was on hand to testify in opposition. The vote took place on party lines, with the exception of Delegate Joshua Cole (D-28), who abstained. Now that the bill has passed committee, the House of Delegates will have until Tuesday, February 11th to pass this legislation prior to the crossover deadline.
The amended version of HB 961 makes several key concessions regarding suppressors. Chief among them is that lawfully obtained suppressors in Virginia will no longer be subject to confiscation. That means, should the bill become law, anyone who possesses a suppressor in the state prior to July 1st would be able to keep them. ASA spoke with legislators who said that the educational groundwork laid by the Association over the past month – including meetings with every member of the committee or their staff – was a key factor in their decision to amend the suppressor provisions of the bill. While this is a step in the right direction, HB 961 remains a bill that we oppose.
When asked during the hearing by Delegate Sam Rasoul (D-11) to clarify our stance on the bill, Williams made the following statement:
“Our position is essentially that these have been heavily federally regulated since 1934 and that those federal regulations are more than exhaustive; that additional state level regulations should not be imposed upon suppressors.”
ASA would like to thank Chairman Patrick Hope (D-47) for granting us time during the hearing to provide expert testimony to the committee.
The new language, which was not made available until several minutes into Delegate Mark Levine’s (D-45) opening testimony, reads:
18.2-308.11. Import, sale, transfer, etc., of silencers; penalty.
For purposes of this section, “silencer” means any device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a firearm, including any part or combination of parts designed or intended for use in assembling or fabricating such a device.
It is unlawful for any person to import, sell, transfer, manufacture, or purchase a silencer, provided that a person may transfer a silencer in accordance with the provisions of the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. § 5801 et seq.). A violation of this section is punishable as a Class 6 felony.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to (i) any government officer, agent, or employee, or member of the Armed Forces of the United States, to the extent that such person is otherwise authorized to acquire a silencer and does so while acting within the scope of his duties; (ii) the manufacture of a silencer by a firearms manufacturer for the purpose of sale to any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States or to a law-enforcement agency in the Commonwealth for use by that agency or its employees, provided that the manufacturer is properly licensed under federal, state, and local laws; or (iii) the sale or transfer of a silencer to any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States or to a law-enforcement agency in the Commonwealth for use by that agency or its employees.
Statesboro, GA, January 25, 2020— Enfield Rifle Company, a new US silencer manufacturer, recently announced the release of their Patent Pending NOVUS™ Silencer System. Designed by an Army Ranger turned Mechanical Engineer, this new take on multi-caliber and modularity allows for a new level of user optimization never before seen.
NOVUS, the first silencer introduced by Enfield Rifle Company, is a Patent Pending game changer. This multi-caliber silencer allows the user to optimize the silencer for any firearm ranging from .17 HMR through 458 SOCOM and pistol calibers up to and including .45 ACP.
While being constructed from the most durable materials on the market, the NOVUS™ can be optimized within minutes to fit a multitude of firearms. What does this mean for the consumer? Multiple rifles or handguns, one silencer.
The Modular Baffle Core™ technology not only allows quick caliber class configuration, but also makes it easy to clean the baffles as well as change the blast baffle. This will allow for optimal life of the silencer. While easy at home routine cleaning keeps the carbon build up from diminishing performance and adding weight to the silencer over time.
Not only does the NOVUS deliver superior value with its revolutionary 3-in-1 design, it also provides dB levels comparable to dedicated caliber suppressors. All in a lightweight package weighing in at only 14 ounces in its max configuration.
For more information on the Enfield Rifle Company NOVUS™ please visit enfieldriflecompany.com or check out the article in RECOIL.
OTIS Technology gave us a sneak peek at their new Automated Suppressor Cleaner. It uses heat and pressure to pump a liquid cleaning medium through the suppressor on a timed cycle. It is a scalable technology and can be offered with multiple ports for suppressors or a tray for other parts.
SureFire is giving us a sneak peek of their new SOCOM50-SPS suppressor for .50 bolt gun and semi-auto rifles.
This fast attach suppressor offers 99% reduction in muzzle flash, preserving night vision and helping to conceal the shooter’s location. It also boasts 66% in recoil reduction.
West Valley City, UT – West Valley City, UT – The Octane 9 and 45 are back by popular demand. The Octane maintains its industry leading Click-Together Assembly (CTA), while updating the outer tube design and we have also added markings to the outside of the baffles to help with the alignment of the baffle ports for the optimal sound suppression. This user serviceable suppressor is a versatile choice for someone looking to outfit their pistol, pistol caliber carbine, or sub gun. The Octane offers premium performance for an unbeatable new price.
The Octane 9 and 45 are full-auto rated for their designated calibers as well as 300 Blackout Subsonic. The Octane baffles are made from 17-4 Stainless Steel providing high wear resistance, and an aluminum outer tube to save weight. This durable and effective offering will meet all your pistol caliber needs.
The Octane 9 and 45 will ship with a spring retainer and spring. The Octane is compatible with Alpha Direct Thread Mounts and SilencerCo pistons. The Octane 9 MSRP is $624 and the Octane 45 is $624. The Octane 9 and 45 are shipping to distributors and dealers now.
The new Model 2 wipe-style suppressor from the Hush Puppy Project weighs 3.7 ozs and is only 3” long yet delivers superb sound reduction thanks to a patent-pending arrangement of sound-dampening “wipes”. The Model 2 will be shown at the upcoming 2020 SHOT Show next week in Las Vegas along with a new slide-locked Glock G19 Gen 5 pistol with a Glock factory threaded barrel and factory suppressor height sights.
The Model 2 is the smallest and lightest silencer ever produced by the Hush Puppy Project. Designed to be shot “wet” for maximum sound reduction, the Model 2 features six wipes held by a patent-pending module that clips the wipes into place. The fully functional Auxiliary Module allows for added length and wipes for additional suppression or the wipes in the Auxiliary Module allow reloading of the primary module.
Additionally, a new Hush Puppy slide-locked Glock G19 Gen 5 pistol with a Glock factory threaded barrel will be shown for the first time at the SHOT Show. New for 2020, Glock is introducing a threaded-barrel model of their popular G19 Gen 5 and the Hush Puppy Project is offering this pistol with our patented Slide Lock Device to render the pistol a locked breech, manually operated single-shot, eliminating the sound of the slide cycling for the quietest shot possible.
Hush Puppy Project’s sister company, Super Vel Ammunition, will be introducing a recreation of the U.S. Navy SEALs’ Mk 144 Mod 0 9mm subsonic ammunition at the SHOT Show. Super Vel and Hush Puppy can be found at booth 1720 and with their distributor Lipsey’s at booth 11329.
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Big news from SIG. For the first time in over a century, the US military has safety certified bot a new weapon as well as ammunition at the same time.
They also certified a suppressor at the same time, a first.
These weapons are undergoing a combat evaluation by MARSOC on behalf of USSOCOM and the US Marine Corps.
I recently had an opportunity to fire the SIG SAUER MG 338 machine gun. It is extremely controllable and weighs less than an M240.
Here is their press release.
NEWINGTON, N.H., (January 13, 2020) – SIG SAUER, Inc. is pleased to announce the United States Special Operation Command (USSOCOM), working closely with SIG SAUER, has completed a safety certification of the new SIG SAUER MG 338 Machine Gun, SIG SAUER 338 Norma Mag Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors. Following this historic official safety certification, SIG SAUER has completed deliveries of multiple systems, comprised of the MG 338 Machine Guns, 338 Norma Mag Ammunition, and Next Generation Suppressors – all researched, designed, engineered, and manufactured by SIG SAUER in the U.S.A.
“The safety certification of the complete SIG SAUER MG 338 system, and delivery of the system to USSOCOM is historically very significant. For the first time in decades the U.S. Military certified a new machine gun, ammunition, and suppressor at the same time, bringing new innovation, portability, and increased lethality to our ground forces, with all components coming from one company,” began Ron Cohen, President and CEO, SIG SAUER, Inc. “This certification was achieved following the outstanding performance of the complete MG 338 system through the rigors of the extensive function, durability, and safety tests set forth by USSOCOM.”
The SIG MG 338 bridges the gap between the current machine guns currently in use with the U.S. Military. In comparison to the current M240 (7.62x51cal) machine gun, which has been in service with the U.S. Military for 60 years, the SIG MG 338, is noticeably lighter, weighing only 20 pounds, and provides significantly more range and lethality. In comparison to the M2 (.50cal), which has been in service with the U.S. Military for 110 years, the MG 338 is approximately one-quarter the weight, and in a historic first, offers a man-portable solution with similar effective-range. Making this system even more desirable are the new SIG SAUER Next Generation Suppressors which drastically reduces the impact of harmful toxic fumes and signature, making the operator less vulnerable.
The SIG SAUER MG 338 machine gun is a belt-fed, lightweight medium machine gun weighing under 20lbs., chambered in 338 Norma Mag. The MG 338 features a short-stroke gas piston system and a proprietary recoil mitigation system, with a free-floating, quick-change barrel, ambidextrous controls, switchable feed tray, charging handle that can be alternated to either side depending on operator preference, and as a modern, multi-caliber, modular system the new SIG MG 338 is easily convertible to 7.62x51cal.
“We are incredibly proud of this historical accomplishment and honored to have received this safety certification by USSOCOM for the performance of the complete MG 338 system,” concluded Cohen.
