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Suppressors are hot—in more than one sense of the word. After you pick up your first can (or five), you’ll quickly realize that there are a few must-haves that come along with suppressor ownership. Not only do suppressors warm up quickly during even a brief shooting session, they take a while to cool off, and depending on your specific can, you’ll probably have to do a quick scrub-down every now and then. Here are five extra accessories that will make silenced shooting a whole lot easier and more enjoyable. 1. Even when you wait a while after shooting, your suppressor…

There’s a popular new breed of space-saving “compact” riflescopes on the market today, and they bring another important feature to the game. On average, these kinds of optics offer a more generous field-of-view. Considering the current demand for shorty optics, there’s a trend brewing just around the corner.  EOTech’s Vudu 4-12×36 mm FFP is a member of that tribe of optics, measuring in at only 7.1 inches in length. It was introduced in January and covered for American Rifleman by Jeremiah Knupp last month. Comparing its measurements to nine popular centerfire 4-12X riflescopes puts the optic’s space-saving virtue into perspective.…

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Hearing protection is vital when engaged in the shooting sports. I’d say we all know that, but as a professional in this industry, I know far too many people who respond to my verbal inquiries with a “Huh?” whilst cupping their ear toward me. Come to think of it, I might be one of those people. The simple fact is, when you set off a small explosion relatively close to your ear, in an enclosed space or simply close enough to make you wince when you hear it, you are causing hearing damage. Sound suppressors greatly help protect hearing, but…

Part of the Century Arms family, US Palm is known for making magazines, grips and other accessories for AK-platform firearms. This year, the company is branching out to offer suppressors and complete firearms, including its new STORM CAT4 series of rifles and pistols. Traditionally a manufacturer of AK accessories, this year, US Palm branched out to make AR-type firearms and suppressors. US Palm calls the CAT4 “a duty-ready rifle built to exceed expectations—delivering premium, $2,000+ rifle performance at an attainable $1,300 price point.” At their core, CAT4 firearms are based on the direct gas impingement AR-15 design. Upper and lower…

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