Is it legal to put a fake silencer on a gun if it actually makes it quieter?

Answer:
If a fake silencer actually reduces the report of a firearm, then it is not fake. If you mount it on a firearm, then use it, it is not legal unless you have it registered with the BATFE.

While the federal government does not ban silencers, and 36 states allow civilian ownership of silencers, you are on thin ice if you mount a silencer that may or may not be a fake.

If the silencer is a hollow tube with thin walls, it may indeed reduce noise. If it is a solid piece of bar stock with a narrow hole for the bullet to travel through, then it is probably safe to use without getting into legal trouble because it will not reduce noise detectably.

If you live in one of the 36 states that allow silencer ownership, it may be better to just buy a real one. It does require your local sheriff鈥檚 signature on the form and a one time $200 tax paid to the ATF.

Ranb

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no you would be breaking the law and you will go to jail

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it is illegal. anything that alters the gun making it quieter makes it illegal.

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so, if it actually 'silenced' the sound, how would it be fake?

An empty 2liter bottle will do the trick once.

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no
and if it make the gun quiter it is a silencer
which is illegal under ATF rules

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In the first place, it wouldn't be fake if it makes the gun quiet. It's also illegal.

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It depends on if its a barrel extension then its not a fake
silencer

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Now, see, if it WORKS, it's not FAKE! Seriously, I have not idea, but I would bet on yes, it's illegal. Just 'cause cops have no sense of humor, and the courts even less. I have a question for you, though...Why do you want to know? What have you done? I wish to point out to you that the police shot that man who was reaching for his identification, you know?? A (fake or not) silencer implies stealth, and THAT implies-WHAT ARE YOU DOING?? Is it interesting? I'm sure it's none of my business, but NOW I'm interested...!