A suppressor, also known as a silencer, is a device used to reduce the sound of a gunshot. It works by trapping and dissipating the expanding gases that are produced when a firearm is discharged. Suppressors can be used on a variety of firearms, including pistols, rifles, and shotguns.
Suppressors have a number of benefits, including reducing noise pollution, making it easier to communicate in noisy environments, and protecting the hearing of shooters and bystanders. Suppressors are also used by law enforcement and military personnel to reduce the risk of hearing damage and to make it more difficult for enemies to locate their position.