# SilencerCo

> SilencerCo is a West Valley City, Utah manufacturer that turned firearm suppressors from a mail-order curiosity into a mainstream product line. Started in a garage in 2008 by two friends from the music-recording business, it grew into what is widely called the largest suppressor maker in the United States, shipping rimfire cans, full-power rifle suppressors, the first commercially viable shotgun suppressor, and an integrally suppressed pistol - all sold direct-to-consumer through a paperwork process most companies would rather not explain.

- **Founded:** 2008
- **Headquarters:** West Valley City, Utah, United States
- **Founders:** Joshua Waldron (Co-founder (former CEO; later Senior Advocacy Advisor)), Jonathon Shults (Co-founder (President / former COO))
- **Team size:** ~190-290 employees (approximate; ~220 commonly cited)
- **Products:** Sparrow 22, Osprey (9 / 45 / 2.0), Salvo 12, Omega 300 / 36M, Maxim 9
- **Notable:** Widely described as the largest firearm suppressor manufacturer in the United States, Salvo 12 - marketed as the first commercially viable, modular, hearing-safe shotgun suppressor (2014), Maxim 9 - the world's first integrally suppressed, holsterable 9mm pistol (2017)

## Products & services

- **Sparrow 22** — The modular rimfire suppressor that launched the company; easy to disassemble and clean, capable of long round counts between services.
- **Osprey (9 / 45 / 2.0)** — Distinctive offset, flat-bottomed pistol suppressor design that preserves the sight picture round cans block.
- **Salvo 12** — Modular 12-gauge shotgun suppressor, configurable to 6, 8, 10 and 12 inches; marketed as the first commercially viable, hearing-safe shotgun suppressor.
- **Omega 300 / 36M** — Flagship lightweight, full-power rifle suppressors; the 36M is modular and rated across a wide band of centerfire calibers.
- **Maxim 9** — The world's first integrally suppressed, holsterable, hearing-safe 9mm pistol - roughly three years in development.
- **Hybrid 46 / 46M** — Versatile multi-caliber suppressors handling pistol calibers up through .45-70 Government in a single unit.
- **Velos LBP (556 / 762)** — Low-back-pressure suppressor line engineered to reduce gas blowback to the shooter.
- **Radius rangefinder & ASR mounts** — Electronics and the Active Spring Retention quick-detach mounting system, plus muzzle devices and accessories.

## Achievements

- Widely described as the largest firearm suppressor manufacturer in the United States
- Salvo 12 - marketed as the first commercially viable, modular, hearing-safe shotgun suppressor (2014)
- Maxim 9 - the world's first integrally suppressed, holsterable 9mm pistol (2017)
- Named to the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies list three consecutive years (2013-2015)
- Acquired SWR Manufacturing (2011) and ZEV Technologies operations (2024)
- Founding member of the American Suppressor Association and a driver behind the federal suppressor tax dropping to $0 effective January 1, 2026

## Latest updates

- **2025-07** — The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' (H.R.1), signed July 4, 2025, reduced the NFA tax stamp on suppressors from $200 to $0 effective January 1, 2026; suppressors remain registered NFA items.
- **2025-01** — At SHOT Show 2025 SilencerCo launched new models including the S98, Scythe STM, Spectre 9K and Velos STC; Mike Aland named Chief Marketing Officer.
- **2024-07** — Acquired the business operations of ZEV Technologies, expanding beyond suppressors into firearms and parts.
- **2024-01** — At SHOT Show 2024 released the Spectre 9, Velos LBP 556K and Velos LBP 762 suppressors.

## Links

- Website: https://silencerco.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silencerco-swr
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/silencerco
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Silencerco
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silencerco/
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/silencerco

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