Silencer Central, the nation’s fastest growing suppressor dealer, has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list for the third consecutive year. Honorees are determined based on their revenue growth during a three-year period, and must be U.S.-based, independent, privately held for-profit enterprises to qualify. Based on its growth from 2022 through 2024, Silencer Central ranked 2,558th on the 2025 national list, was 105th in the consumer products category, and placed 6th overall in the state of South Dakota.

“We are exceptionally proud of the three-peat here at Silencer Central,” said Brandon Maddox, the company’s founder and CEO. “It really is not easy to make the Inc. 5000 year after year because, with each year of growth and success, the bar gets set even higher for the next 12-month period. We’ve been fortunate to maintain such strong and steady growth, and I credit the hard work of our team and the company’s customer-first culture for making it possible.” Maddox continued, “We are also proud to represent our home state of South Dakota on the national stage, and it’s encouraging to see the number of South Dakota companies recognized continue to grow. We’re not the biggest state in the union, but it’s a great place to build a business.”

During the past 20 years, Silencer Central has grown from a hobbyist’s weekend passion project into the largest single suppressor retailer in the country. Built on a mission to simplify the suppressor purchasing process, the company has become synonymous with easy submissions, fast approvals, free NFA trusts, and to-your-door delivery. With FFLs operating in all 42 states where suppressors are legal, Silencer Central has elevated the shooting experience for tens of thousands of firearms enthusiasts by mitigating the obstacles to suppressor ownership.

“What’s really neat and exciting for me is that we are still just getting started,” said Maddox. “There are still so many people who enjoy shooting but haven’t been introduced to suppressors. It’s really rewarding to see people experience the hearing protection qualities and the reduced recoil and instantly decide, yes, this is a better experience, I want to shoot suppressed from now on. And we’re here for them, we will make that process as easy and convenient as possible.”

For more information about Silencer Central’s simplified suppressor purchase process, and the current “This Stamp’s On Us” free tax stamp promotion, visit silencercentral.com or call 888-781-8778.

For the complete Inc. 5000 list, and more information about the qualifications and winners, visit inc.com/inc5000.

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 2019, the company expanded its simplified process to all 42 states where silencers are lawful. Recognized on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies, 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.

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Email: joe.kurtenbach@silencercentral.com