ROBERT, LA – In a compelling first-hour segment of Gun Talk Radio, host Tom Gresham welcomed Brandon Maddox, Founder and CEO of Silencer Central, to directly address public concerns and reaffirm the company’s support for the Hearing Protection Act (HPA).
The conversation aimed to provide listeners the ability to make their own judgements and highlight the Silencer Central’s continued advocacy for firearm suppressor accessibility and hearing safety.
“I am happy we were able to give Brandon Maddox, of Silencer Central, an opportunity to talk directly to the firearms community and to address the charges peppering the company,” said Tom Gresham, host of Gun Talk Radio. “Sadly, the trend of Ready, Fire, Aim increases on the internet, and while that may generate web traffic, it’s not conducive to learning the truth of a situation. I think we were able to reveal the background on this story and, possibly, to quelch the dumpster fire just a bit.”
The Hearing Protection Act, originally introduced in 2017 and reintroduced in various forms since, seeks to reclassify suppressors from National Firearms Act (NFA) items to standard firearms accessories. This change would eliminate the current federal tax stamp requirement and lengthy approval process—making it more feasible for gun owners to use suppressors as an effective means of hearing protection.
Maddox made it clear on the show: “If the Hearing Protection Act goes through that is a huge win for us. Silencer Central has not lobbied against the passage of the Hearing Protection Act because there is so much upside for us if it goes through.”
Gun Talk Media President Ryan Gresham commented, “It’s always great when industry leaders like Brandon trust Gun Talk to provide a platform for an open, honest discussion. We’re proud to offer a space where the real story can be told—without bias.”
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We are NOT lobbying against the HPA. pic.twitter.com/12RvPSDyq4
— Silencer Central (@Silencercentral) May 15, 2025
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Silencer Central’s Suppressor Lobbying Sparks Controversy Over NFA Deregulation Stance
Conversations with Brandon Maddox, the Hearing Protection Act (HPA)
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It is not contradictory for Brandon Maddox to say Silencer Central has never lobbied against the HPA and at the same time for them to lobby to keep cans in the NFA and just eliminate the tax with an amended HPA. Why would he trust his lobbyist’s opinion that the HPA will not survive parliamentary scrutiny as part of a reconciliation bill? Or that it would not be amended in the Senate if necessary. For a pharmacist he does not seem very bright. He should have immediately realized that the alternative of diverting the $200 tax to Pitmann-Robertson not only… Read more »
For a interview, difficult to take an interviewer seriously when they’re sponsored by the interviewee.
If anyone thinks Silencer Cental is not guilty I’ve got some just wonderful seminary land in Florida to sell you. It will be a cold day in Hell before they see a dime of my money!
Right now I’m wondering if an suppressors are selling. It appears that no matter what the tax stamp fee is gone. Why spend $200 you can’t get back? Wait it out!
Maddox is a LIAR.
not surprisedu AT ALL that Tom Gresham would run cover for silencer central.
he never met a person he would not advise to comply with totalitarian gun restrictions.
Our mantra needs to change to “DEFY, DEFY, DEFY, DEFY……F’em!!!
and “kill all they send”.
DO not comply, do not co-operate. Period!i
At about 4:30 Maddox says he’s not familiar with GOA?????? B.S.
He never did say anything specific on how they were lobbying for HPA. Only that they were “for” it.