The 9th Afternoon of Silence: Win a BANISH 30-V2
Last updated: June 7, 2026 · Originally published: April 25, 2026
In This Article
- Enter the 9th Afternoon of Silence
- What Is the BANISH 30-V2?
- BANISH 30-V2 Specs at a Glance
- How Quiet Is the BANISH 30-V2?
- Who the BANISH 30-V2 Is Best For
- BANISH 30-V2 vs the Competition: Who Each One Is Best For
- How the 9th Afternoon of Silence Works
- How the Winner Receives the BANISH 30-V2
- $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 Sat, Apr 25, 2026 · Updated Sat, Apr 25, 2026
Welcome to Day 9 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 30-V2 — hub-standard modular .30 cal — one can for .17 hmr through .300 win mag. MSRP $1,129. Entry runs 12:00 PM CT to 11:00 PM CT on Sat, Apr 25.
Enter the 9th Afternoon of Silence
— The 9th Afternoon of Silence, Day 9 of 100. Enter now.
Entry window: 12:00 PM CT – 11:00 PM CT on Sat, Apr 25.
Prize: One (1) BANISH 30-V2 (Silencer Central). MSRP $1,129.
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 9th Afternoon is its own draw.
What Is the BANISH 30-V2?
The BANISH 30-V2 is a modular centerfire rifle suppressor from BANISH Suppressors. It’s built around a titanium baffle stack, stainless tube and mounts via a HUB-standard (1.375×24). Shooters use it for deer hunting, western big game, precision rifle, 3-gun, home defense rifles — anything in the .30-cal family.
The headline spec: 11.8 (short config) / 13.2 (long config) oz, 6.7 / 8.2 inches long, up to 34 dB (.308 supersonic) on the cartridges it’s rated for.
The BANISH 30-V2 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 30-V2 Specs at a Glance
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | modular centerfire rifle |
| Weight | 11.8 (short config) / 13.2 (long config) oz |
| Length | 6.7 / 8.2″ |
| Diameter | 1.56″ |
| Material | titanium baffle stack, stainless tube |
| Mount | HUB-standard (1.375×24) |
| Sound reduction | up to 34 dB (.308 supersonic) |
| Calibers supported | .17 HMR, .223 / 5.56, .243, .270, .308, .300 Win Mag, .30 cal family |
| User-serviceable | No |
| MSRP | $1,129 |
How Quiet Is the BANISH 30-V2?
Peak dB reduction on the BANISH 30-V2 runs up to 34 dB (.308 supersonic). 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 .17 HMR 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 30-V2 Is Best For
The BANISH 30-V2 is the right suppressor for you if you:
- Deer hunting
- Western big game
- Precision rifle
- 3-gun
Where the BANISH 30-V2 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 30-V2 vs the Competition: Who Each One Is Best For
| Suppressor | Price | Strengths | Who It’s Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANISH 30-V2 | $1,129 | industry-standard HUB mount means compatibility with every modern muzzle device ecosystem; covered by the BANISH lifetime warranty; shipped directly to your door through Silencer Central | deer hunting, western big game, precision rifle, 3-gun, home defense rifles — anything in the .30-cal family |
| SilencerCo Omega 300 | $950 | Magnum-rated full-auto, versatile mounts | shooters running multiple mount ecosystems |
| Dead Air Nomad-30 (Silencer Central) | $1,049 | full-auto rating, Keymo mount | suppressed SBR + rifle dual-use |
| SureFire SOCOM300-Ti | $1,499 | mil-spec flash hider mount | buyers prioritizing SOCOM-proven hardware |
Each suppressor in this table is a legitimate pick for the right buyer. The BANISH 30-V2 wins on industry-standard HUB mount means compatibility with every modern muzzle device ecosystem; covered by the BANISH lifetime warranty; shipped directly to your door through Silencer Central. 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 9th Afternoon of Silence Works
- Noon CT kickoff. The Gleam widget above opens at 12:00 PM CT on Sat, Apr 25.
- 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 30-V2 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 30-V2
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 9th Afternoon of Silence puts a BANISH 30-V2 in the hands of one winner in this environment. Entering is free. Winning one means you pay nothing to receive the BANISH 30-V2.
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 30-V2 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 9th 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 Sat, Apr 25. 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 30-V2?
Peak reduction is up to 34 dB (.308 supersonic). Real-world perceived loudness depends on barrel length, ammunition, and environment, but the BANISH 30-V2 is rated for deer hunting use without double ear pro.
Is the BANISH 30-V2 user-serviceable?
No. The BANISH 30-V2 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 30-V2 uses HUB-standard (1.375×24). 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 30-V2 best for?
The BANISH 30-V2 is best for deer hunting, western big game, precision rifle, 3-gun, home defense rifles — anything in the .30-cal family.
How will the winner receive the BANISH 30-V2?
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 9th 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 9th 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 Sat, Apr 25, 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 30-V2 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.
