silencer

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The staff then looked at the form and informed Card that he was not eligible to purchase the silencer because of the answers he'd given on the questionnaire.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2023

Mr. Card, 40, went to pick up a silencer on Aug. 5 from Coastal Defense Firearms in the neighboring town of Auburn, said Rick LaChapelle, the gun shop owner.

From New York Times • Oct. 29, 2023

MarShawn Lloyd hit LeBron James’ silencer celebration after his first touchdown run against Colorado.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 6, 2023

Speed’s first trial in Virginia ended with a hung jury and a mistrial, as jurors apparently struggled with the legal definition of a silencer and whether Speed was required to register them.

From Washington Times • Apr. 13, 2023

In addition to his parachute, Powers wore a pack outfitted with survival gear, including emergency food, a hunting knife, and a .22-caliber pistol with a silencer attached.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau