The 10th Afternoon of Silence: Win a BANISH 12
Last updated: June 7, 2026 · Originally published: April 26, 2026
In This Article
- Enter the 10th Afternoon of Silence
- What Is the BANISH 12?
- BANISH 12 Specs at a Glance
- How Quiet Is the BANISH 12?
- Who the BANISH 12 Is Best For
- BANISH 12 vs the Competition: Who Each One Is Best For
- How the 10th Afternoon of Silence Works
- How the Winner Receives the BANISH 12
- $0 Tax Stamp in 2026: What Actually Changed
- Frequently Asked Questions
- More Suppressor Guides from PopularSuppressors.com
- About This Article
By James Nicholas (The XDMAN) — 07/02 NFA Firearms Manufacturer & Professional Gunsmith
Published Sun, Apr 26, 2026 · Updated Sun, Apr 26, 2026
Welcome to Day 10 of Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence. Today’s afternoon suppressor-only giveaway goes live at noon: one winner walks away with a BANISH 12 — a 12-gauge shotgun suppressor that’s actually rated for magnum loads. MSRP $1,229. Entry runs 12:00 PM CT to 11:00 PM CT on Sun, Apr 26.
Enter the 10th Afternoon of Silence
— The 10th Afternoon of Silence, Day 10 of 100. Enter now.
Entry window: 12:00 PM CT – 11:00 PM CT on Sun, Apr 26.
Prize: One (1) BANISH 12 (Silencer Central). MSRP $1,229.
Who can enter: Legal U.S. residents 21 years of age or older, excluding residents of New York, Florida, California, and Rhode Island (not eligible to participate or win) and residents of suppressor-prohibited jurisdictions (CA, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and DC — cannot receive a suppressor prize).
All giveaways require a separate entry. The 10th Afternoon is its own draw.
What Is the BANISH 12?
The BANISH 12 is a 12-gauge shotgun suppressor from BANISH Suppressors. It’s built around a Inconel baffle stack, stainless tube and mounts via a direct-thread or choke-adapter. Shooters use it for turkey hunting, waterfowl over decoys, 3-gun competition, sporting clays without double ear pro, suppressed home-defense shotgun.
The headline spec: 21.4 oz, 12.3 inches long, up to 26 dB (12 ga 2.75″ shells) on the cartridges it’s rated for.
The BANISH 12 is a BANISH Suppressors product. It’s available through Silencer Central, which ships the can directly to your door through their nationwide delivery process — no dealer visit required. BANISH Suppressors and Silencer Central are independent companies.
BANISH 12 Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | 12-gauge shotgun |
| Weight | 21.4 oz |
| Length | 12.3″ |
| Diameter | 2.0″ |
| Material | Inconel baffle stack, stainless tube |
| Mount | direct-thread or choke-adapter |
| Sound reduction | up to 21 dB (12 ga 2.75″ shells) |
| Calibers supported | 12 ga 2.75″ shells, 12 ga 3″ shells |
| User-serviceable | No |
| MSRP | $1,229 |
How Quiet Is the BANISH 12?
Peak dB reduction on the BANISH 12 runs up to 26 dB (12 ga 2.75″ shells). Numbers on a spec sheet are one thing — what shooters actually experience depends on barrel length, ammunition (supersonic vs subsonic), shot distance, and environment (hunting stand vs indoor range).
In the real world, a well-matched 12 ga 2.75″ shells suppressor brings a rifle or pistol out of permanent-hearing-damage territory (140+ dB unsuppressed) and into hearing-safe territory (under ~140 dB) on most shots with single ear pro. That’s the practical win.
For the full noise-reduction discussion by ammunition class, see the long-form review linked at the end of this piece.
Who the BANISH 12 Is Best For
The BANISH 12 is the right suppressor for you if you:
- Turkey hunting
- Waterfowl over decoys
- 3-gun competition
- Sporting clays without double ear pro
Where the BANISH 12 isn’t the right answer: use cases outside its rated caliber family, or shooters who need a different mount ecosystem. In the comparison below we call out who each alternative serves best.
BANISH 12 vs the Competition: Who Each One Is Best For
| Suppressor | Price | Strengths | Who It’s Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANISH 12 | $1,229 | the rarest category in the suppressor market; turkey-season ready; available through Silencer Central’s nationwide delivery | turkey hunting, waterfowl over decoys, 3-gun competition, sporting clays without double ear pro, suppressed home-defense shotgun |
| SilencerCo Salvo 12 | $1,640 | modular lengths for hunting balance | hunters who want to trade length for weight |
| Bowers USS 22-12 | $1,395 | heavy-duty construction | clays and range shooters prioritizing durability |
Each suppressor in this table is a legitimate pick for the right buyer. The BANISH 12 wins on the rarest category in the suppressor market; turkey-season ready; available through Silencer Central’s nationwide delivery. If one of the alternatives better fits your specific build or budget, that’s the right call for you — suppressor buying is a once-per-cartridge-class decision, and the best suppressor is the one that matches your rifle, your ammo, and your shooting style.
How the 10th Afternoon of Silence Works
- Noon CT kickoff. The Gleam widget above opens at 12:00 PM CT on Sun, Apr 26.
- Enter. Complete the entry actions on the widget. Each action counts as a separate entry. Every giveaway requires a separate entry — entries do not carry over from other days.
- 11:00 PM CT close. The window closes; drawing follows.
- Winner posted + notified. The winner is posted to the Winners Page and emailed the following day.
- Suppressor delivered. Silencer Central ships the BANISH 12 directly to the winner’s door through their nationwide delivery process. The winner completes a Form 4 with an FBI background check. The $200 NFA tax stamp was eliminated January 1, 2026 — the winner pays nothing to the ATF.
How the Winner Receives the BANISH 12
Silencer Central handles the Form 4 process and ships directly to the winner’s door. There’s no dealer visit. The winner provides photos, fingerprints (electronic), and ID as part of the FBI background check — all processed by Silencer Central.
Delivery timing depends on FBI wait times, not on Silencer Central. In 2026 approved Form 4s are averaging weeks, not the months-to-a-year that defined the pre-2026 era. (This is a direct effect of the $200 tax stamp elimination — the ATF’s workflow shifted significantly.)
Full process detail is in the Official Rules.
$0 Tax Stamp in 2026: What Actually Changed
For 90 years — from the 1934 National Firearms Act through the end of 2025 — the federal tax on a suppressor was $200. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated that tax effective January 1, 2026.
What did not change:
– The Form 4 is still filed.
– The FBI background check still runs.
– Suppressor-prohibited states (CA, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, DC) are still off-limits.
– Minimum age remains 21.
What did change:
– $0 instead of $200 to the ATF.
– ATF processing times have dropped meaningfully.
– Post-elimination volume on Form 4 filings is at an all-time high — suppressor ownership has gone from niche to mainstream.
The 10th Afternoon of Silence puts a BANISH 12 in the hands of one winner in this environment. Entering is free. Winning one means you pay nothing to receive the BANISH 12.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the $0 tax stamp rule in 2026?
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act eliminated the federal $200 NFA tax stamp effective January 1, 2026. Winners of the BANISH 12 pay nothing to the ATF. The Form 4 still has to be filed, and the winner still completes a federal background check — but the $200 stamp is gone.
How do I enter the 10th Afternoon of Silence?
Open the Gleam widget on this page or on the 100 Days of Silence landing page between 12:00 PM CT and 11:00 PM CT on Sun, Apr 26. Complete the entry actions (each one counts as a separate entry). You must be 21 or older and a legal U.S. resident outside the ineligible states.
Which states can’t enter?
New York, Florida, California, and Rhode Island residents are not eligible to participate or win. In addition, suppressor ownership is prohibited in California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and the District of Columbia, so residents of those jurisdictions cannot receive a suppressor prize.
How quiet is the BANISH 12?
Peak reduction is up to 21 dB (12 ga 2.75″ shells). Real-world perceived loudness depends on barrel length, ammunition, and environment, but the BANISH 12 is rated for turkey hunting use without double ear pro.
Is the BANISH 12 user-serviceable?
No. The BANISH 12 is a sealed design. You don’t need to service it yourself; the design keeps the baffle stack permanently aligned, which matters for accuracy on a centerfire rifle can.
What does the mount look like?
The BANISH 12 uses direct-thread or choke-adapter. If you already own a rifle or pistol with a compatible muzzle device, it threads on directly. If not, Silencer Central can advise on a compatible muzzle device when your Form 4 is approved.
Who is the BANISH 12 best for?
The BANISH 12 is best for turkey hunting, waterfowl over decoys, 3-gun competition, sporting clays without double ear pro, suppressed home-defense shotgun.
How will the winner receive the BANISH 12?
Silencer Central ships the winner’s suppressor directly to their door through their nationwide delivery process. The winner completes a Form 4 with an FBI background check — no dealer visit required. Full details are in the Official Rules.
When is the winner posted?
The winner is posted to the Winners Page shortly after the 11:00 PM CT close and emailed the following day.
How many entries can I submit?
Each entry action on the Gleam widget counts once. You cannot enter multiple times with the same action, but completing additional actions (each social follow, each page visit) each adds an entry. The 10th Afternoon of Silence is its own draw — entries do not roll over from other days. All giveaways require a separate entry.
Is there a purchase required to enter?
No. The 10th Afternoon of Silence is free to enter. See the Official Rules for the free alternate method of entry.
Who runs the giveaway platform?
The 100 Days of Silence is administered on the Crowd9 PTY LTD platform on behalf of PopularSuppressors.com. Silencer Central is the anchor sponsor under a flat paid sponsorship; PopularSuppressors.com does not earn commissions or affiliate payments tied to this campaign.
More Suppressor Guides from PopularSuppressors.com
- Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence — Master Schedule
- Best 2026 Suppressors by Caliber
- Suppressor Buying Guide: What to Know Before You File Your Form 4
- NFA History: 90 Years and the Quiet Revolution of 2026
- How the Silencer Central “Directly to Your Door” Process Works
About This Article
Written by James Nicholas (The XDMAN), 07/02 NFA Firearms Manufacturer & Professional Gunsmith. Reviewed Sun, Apr 26, 2026.
Silencer Central is the anchor sponsor of Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence under a flat paid sponsorship. PopularSuppressors.com does not earn commissions or affiliate payments tied to this campaign. Product claims about the BANISH 12 are sourced from BANISH Suppressors’ published specifications and verified against Silencer Central’s product listings. BANISH Suppressors and Silencer Central are independent companies.
The 100 Days of Silence is administered on the Crowd9 PTY LTD platform.
