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Wednesday, May 6, 2026  ■  Awards & Honors

Dead Air Silencers Earns Shooting Sports Retailer Gold Award

 

Dead Air Silencers has been recognized with the 2025 Shooting Sports Retailer Gold Award, earning top honors in the suppressor category through votes cast by readers and retailers nationwide. The award reflects Dead Air's continued commitment to delivering premium suppression products built on reliability, performance, and unwavering customer support.

From the dealer counter to the end user, Dead Air has built its reputation by engineering suppressors that exceed expectations in durability, sound reduction, and real-world application. Equally important, the company remains dedicated to providing responsive service and dependable support for both retail partners and consumers, an approach that continues to strengthen confidence in the brand across the industry.

As suppressor technology evolves, Dead Air remains at the forefront of innovation, investing in advanced materials, next-generation manufacturing processes, and innovative engineering to shape the future of sound suppression. With category-leading designs focused on performance, longevity, and shooter experience, Dead Air continues to set the standard for what modern suppressors should deliver.

"This recognition is a direct reflection of our team's relentless determination to build the best products possible, the unwavering support of our retail partners, and the trust our customers place in the Dead Air name," said Ernie Beckwith, CEO of Dead Air Silencers. "We are honored by this award and remain fully committed to driving innovation and delivering products that perform when it matters most."

For more information, visit Dead Air Silencers.

About Dead Air Silencers:
Dead Air Silencers is dedicated to producing precision, innovative suppressors tailored task specific for law enforcement, military, recreational range shooting, hunting and competitive applications. Their commitment to durability, performance, and customer satisfaction is evident in every product they create, catering to both professionals and enthusiasts who demand only the best.