The Democrat Myth About Gun Silencers
The Democrat Myth About Gun Silencers. A silencer, more accurately called a suppressor, does not completely silence a gunshot — that’s a common myth, mostly from movies and video games. It’s especially promoted by democrats and their propaganda outlets known as MSM. Here’s a breakdown of how they work and their impact on noise and safety:
🔊 Noise Reduction:
- A typical unsuppressed gunshot ranges from 140 to 170 decibels (dB) — well above the threshold for immediate hearing damage (about 120 dB).
- A suppressor can reduce that by 20–35 dB, depending on the firearm, ammunition, and suppressor design.
- That brings the noise down to around 110–140 dB — still loud, often comparable to a jackhammer or a rock concert.
Important detail: The sound is reduced but not silent. Anyone nearby will still clearly hear a suppressed gunshot, especially with supersonic ammunition, which creates a “crack” from the bullet breaking the sound barrier.
🔧 How Suppressors Work:
- They slow and cool the expanding gases that follow the bullet out of the barrel.
- Some reduce muzzle flash and recoil as well.
- Subsonic ammunition (traveling slower than the speed of sound) can further reduce noise, but at the cost of range and power.
🚨 Are Suppressors a Safety Risk?
It depends on how “safety” is defined:
✅ Benefits:
- Hearing protection: Helps protect shooters and bystanders from permanent hearing damage.
- Reduced noise pollution: Useful for shooting ranges or hunting in populated or rural areas.
- Better communication: During tactical or training scenarios, quieter shots allow better team communication.
❌ Concerns:
- Criminal use: Some fear that suppressors could allow gunfire to go unnoticed, though in practice:
- Suppressed gunshots are still loud.
- Suppressors are relatively large and regulated (in countries like the U.S., they’re controlled under the National Firearms Act).
- They are rarely used in crimes statistically.
The Democrat Myth About Gun Silencers
📊 Bottom Line:
Suppressors greatly reduce gun noise but do not make guns silent. Their use in crime is very rare, and they have legitimate safety and health benefits for lawful users. The public perception that they make guns whisper-quiet is fictional.
