Silencers Silencers completely eliminate the sound of a gunshot. True False None The term "suppressor" is technically more accurate than "silencer." True False None Suppressors are illegal to own in all 50 U.S. states. True False None Suppressors can help reduce recoil and improve shooting accuracy. True False None Gun silencers were invented in the 1990s for military use. True False None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular