The Outdoor Wire

Dead Air Silencers Hires Cris McRae

Dead Air Silencers is proud to announce that Cris McRae, formerly of Magpul Industries Corp, has joined the company as the Senior Product Manager for Accessories, where he will help drive the next chapter of product innovation, strategic growth, and customer-focused development.

McRae brings more than a decade of firearms-industry experience, with a background in product development, commercialization, marketing support, and business analysis. In his role at Magpul, he helped lead products from concept to market and built a reputation for combining practical end-user insight with disciplined execution.

"Cris understands what serious shooters expect from premium products, and he knows how to translate those expectations into durable, purpose-built solutions," said Ben Bachmeier, Senior Director of Product Development.

McRae's arrival reinforces Dead Air's commitment to building products that solve real-world problems for shooters, hunters, professionals, and enthusiasts alike. His experience across product strategy, development, and go-to-market execution will support Dead Air's continued focus on performance, usability, durability, and category-leading design.

"Dead Air has built a reputation for pushing the industry forward," said McRae. "What drew me to the company is the clarity of its mission and the strength of its product philosophy. Dead Air is known for creating solutions that are engineered with purpose, and I'm excited to join a team that is so deeply committed to innovation, quality, and the customer experience. I'm looking forward to contributing to the next generation of products and helping strengthen an already iconic brand."

Since its founding, Dead Air has earned a loyal following by developing suppressors and accessories designed built for real-world performance and end-user needs. The company's approach has always centered on balancing sound performance, reduced backpressure, and durability. Adding McRae to the team reflects Dead Air's continued investment in the people and ideas that will shape the future of the brand.

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About Dead Air Silencers: Dead Air Silencers is dedicated to producing precision, innovative suppressors tailored task specific for law enforcement, military, recreational range shooting, hunting and competitive applications. Their commitment to durability, performance, and customer satisfaction is evident in every product they create, catering to both professionals and enthusiasts who demand only the best.