Silencers Are Faster, Easier, and Changing Fast | Gun Talk Nation

About this episode

Ryan Gresham interviews Brandon Maddox about the evolving landscape of silencers and suppressors in the firearms industry.

At the 2026 NRA Annual Meeting, Ryan Gresham sits down with Brandon Maddox of Silencer Central to talk about what’s really happening in the suppressor world right now. Big takeaway? Things have changed—a lot. Wait times that used to stretch close to a year are now down to days or weeks, the $200 tax is gone, and the process is getting more streamlined by the minute. Maddox also shares what he’s seeing from inside the industry, including potential regulatory changes, easier purchasing options, and how companies are working directly with agencies to simplify the process. They also break down: What silencers people are actually buying right now Why rimfire suppressors are exploding in popularity Direct thread vs. QD setups Simple cleaning tips most people overlook If you’ve ever thought about getting a suppressor—or just want to understand how much the landscape has shifted—this is worth your time. This Gun Talk Nation is brought to you by Silencer Central , Vortex Optics , Archon Firearms , and Range Ready Studios . About Gun Talk Nation Gun Talk Media's Gun Talk Nation with Ryan Gresham is a weekly multi-platform podcast that offers a fresh look at all things firearms-related…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Gresham

Guest: Brandon Maddox

Topics covered

• silencers
• suppressors
• firearms industry
• regulatory changes
• purchasing options
• cleaning tips

Keywords

• silencers
• suppressors
• NRA Annual Meeting
• firearms
• purchasing
• regulations
• cleaning tips

Sponsors

Silencer Central, Vortex Optics, Archon Firearms, Range Ready Studios

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