founded in 2008
West Valley City, Utah
- founded by Joshua Waldron and Jonathon Shults
- 72,000 square foot
- the Sparrow
- 2011 acquired SWR (Southeastern Weaponry Research)
- one of the founding members of the American Suppressor Association (ASA)
- 2015 #FightTheNoise campaign
SilencerCo
About SilencerCo
SilencerCo is one of the largest suppressor manufacturers in the United States. Founded in 2008 by Jonathon Shults and Josh Waldron, the company is headquartered in West Valley City, Utah, where it designs, machines and tests its products in-house at a 72,000-square-foot facility that includes an indoor range and a sound lab. Its first product, the Sparrow .22 rimfire suppressor, was followed by a broad catalog that includes the Osprey pistol suppressor, the multi-caliber Omega rifle line, the Salvo 12 shotgun suppressor and the Maxim 9, an integrally suppressed 9mm pistol designed to fit in a holster.
For gun owners, SilencerCo matters as much for its advocacy as for its hardware. The company is a founding member of the American Suppressor Association and in 2015 launched the #FightTheNoise campaign to educate the public about suppressors as hearing-protection devices regulated under the National Firearms Act. In 2011 it expanded by acquiring SWR Manufacturing of South Carolina. Waldron and Shults stepped down from their executive roles in 2018, and the company has continued operating under new leadership. As of 2026, SilencerCo remains an active manufacturer in Utah.
Key Facts
- 2008: Founded by Jonathon Shults and Josh Waldron in Utah
- 2011: Acquired SWR Manufacturing, a South Carolina suppressor maker founded in 1994
- 2011: Founding member of the American Suppressor Association
- 2013: Ranked No. 202 on the Inc. 5000 list of fast-growing private companies
- 2015: Launched the #FightTheNoise suppressor education campaign
- 2018: Founders Waldron and Shults stepped down from executive roles
Learn More
- SilencerCo official website
- Gemtech on Minuteman University.com
Sources
- SilencerCo – Wikipedia
- 10 Things You Didn’t Know About SilencerCo – American Hunter
- SilencerCo’s Waldron and Shultz Step Down – The Firearm Blog
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