Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Silencer Central, America's leader in suppressor sales and advocacy for suppressor ownership, is proud to announce that South Dakota Governor Rhoden signed SD 2 into law at Silencer Central's Sioux Falls headquarters on February 10, 2026. Alongside the governor were the bill's primary sponsors, Senator Casey Crabtree and Representative Drew Peterson. Also in attendance was South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and Moriah Day, National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) Director of Government Relations – State Affairs.
"It was an honor to stand alongside the Governor and the rest of our guests for the signing of this important bill," said Brandon Maddox, Silencer Central Founder and CEO. "Not only does it signal that South Dakota is a proudly gun- and suppressor-friendly state; it provides a template that other states can follow to remove overly complex and redundant suppressor regulation." Maddox continued, "We fully support the deregulation of suppressors, and we hope the work we are doing in the states will help build momentum toward achieving that goal at the federal level."
The South Dakota law removed suppressors from the state's definition for "controlled weapons" and eliminates the requirement for a Federal Stamp should their NFA designation or the transfer process continue to change. Silencer Central continues to work with the NSSF to develop and support similar legislation in the 15 other states with similar, redundant regulations.
About Silencer Central: Silencer Central embarked on its illustrious journey in 2005 as South Dakota Silencer, an events-based business driven by the mission of reaching the underserved hunting and sport shooting market through a simplified silencer ownership process. Evolving into Dakota Silencer and finally rebranding as Silencer Central in August 2020, the company expanded its simplified process to all 42 states where silencers are lawful. Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies for the third-year running, Silencer Central has made purchasing a silencer a breeze by managing the entire buying process for consumers. With services including a free NFA Gun Trust, interest-free payment options, and direct shipping to their front door upon approval, Silencer Central continues to lead the way. For more information, call 888-781-8778 or visit SilencerCentral.com.