Should You Use A Suppressor For Home Defense? 

How awesome would it be if every person who has had to use a firearm in self defense and they and or their family suffered hearing or vision loss/impairments because of it, got together and filed a suit against the ATF or whomever it would need to be for unnecessarily/unlawfully causing their injuries!

For anyone who has ever fired a firearm in close quarters and in doors, you will agree that suppressors are great for home defense. Being partially deaf because of CQB gunfire, I wish that I had been able to use a suppressor back then.

I'm with you on 300 BLK and a suppressor.

Totally agree. Supressed subsonic rounds are best for home defense. 300 blackout SBR at the bedside and a 45acp handgun under the pillow.

Question for Clint and any other here, has anyone ASKED their local district attorney, "What is your legal position if I used my suppressed firearm in a self-defense situation?"

I have lights, red dot silencer and a sling. I want my gun to be as effective as possible. Not only do silencers lower the sound but also the flash coming from the gun. Making it less likely to cause temporary blindness. Lights let me better identify the possible threat and a red dot sight lets me be more accurate and minimize the chance of missing and unintentionally injure someone else.

Yes, I have a silencer on my AR. I want to protect my hearing and that of my cats.

Just because some dirtbag kicks in your door at 2am is no excuse for waking up the neighbors. Thankfully I live in one of the most 2A friendly counties in a 2A friendly state.

I shoot indoors alot and even my buddy's gun range has a concrete floor and pitched roof. Even shooting outdoors under the pavilion is extremely loud. Shooting suppressed is great and I don't even shoot unsuppressed anymore whether it's indoors, indoor range or outdoors. My tinnitus thanks me

Yes, you should use a suppressor and when done defending, take it off and put it away.

Our lawmakers thought it necessary to make it a mandatory thirty year prison sentence if the courts determine it an unlawful shoot and an nfa item is used such as a suppressor. Maybe something to consider.

I don't think auditory exclusion will save your ear drums and the pickups in your inner ear.

I think any home defense system firearm should come with two mandatory accessories. The first is a flashlight every home defense weapon should have a flashlight the second is a suppressor/silencer these should be mandatory requirements for home defense.

My suppressed 300 blackout SBR is my bedside gun. It's also my wife's favorite gun to shoot so I know she's familiar with it if for some reason she was the one that needed to use it.

IIRC the officer involved shooting you're talking about was the guy who shot Daniel Shaver while on his hands and knees. Absolutely not a clean shoot by any stretch. The prosecution will use everything they can against you, it's true. But I'm not sure thats the best example to use.

Unless you don't care about you and yours' own hearing and vision. Both down the road and for follow up shots, I prefer to not put myself at a disadvantage.

I’d rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6

Here’s why it is a NO!!!! In the event you are convicted you will then face a mandatory federal sentence of an additional 20 years using a silencer during a crime of violence. Note: it’s 30 years for an MG. Don’t believe me….go look it up for yourself. In other words, you’d better hope it’s a clean shoot when using any NFA items.

John Lovell admitted he was wrong because of all the bonus kills he would miss. My suppressed 300 blackout would 100% be my go to bump in the night gun

The sad part is, is that you shouldn't have to defend yourself for defending your family and home.

How many single men without families have you met that own suppressors.

On a pistol no, unless it’s a true fixed barrel. On a rifle, absolutely! On an SBR it’s mandatory!

Very well said Clint you are way ahead of your years kiddo you must act with all that in mind in a spilt second. TRAIN FOR IT thanks god bless stay safe everybody

As a hunter I one hundred percent agree with the man not having any hearing damage. I’ve shot shotguns and rifles without ear pro when hunting and I’ve never had ringing after a shot. I have had ringing when when target shooting and forget ear pro.

I used to use a suppressed 11.5” AR pistol but I had to take the brace off it and cast it into the depths of Mordor. Now i start with a whistle and escalate up the force continuum to misgendering my assailants. Because words are violence.

No because the police will never give it back to you 🤣

US code 18 924 is about penalties for offenses under US code 18 922. As I'm not planning on using a gun in a drug crime, illegally importing a gun or buying an illegally imported gun, or conducting a school shooting, I don't have to worry about that. BTW, if you are... it's +10 years for using an SBR and +30 years for using a suppressor.

If it's a fair fight, you didn't prepare well enough.

I heard job application forms work great against home intruders

Much respect to John, but I disagree as well. It's a suppressor, it's still loud, especially in a silent, still atmosphere, then all of the sudden a weapon with a silencer starts going off.

I´m all in for suppressors, but still Clint didn´t mention that especially in CQB a longer weapon can also be limiting

Why not? Cut back on flash and don't blow out your ears. I think it's a great ideat. Even on a SBR.

Pistol without suppression 7.5" SMG with suppression What about a shotgun? Something with better stopping power! Really depends upon the time situation and place... Stay safe and blessed

Why don't more gun safe manufacturers make bedside safes for pistols with supressors on them? I have only found 1, and it doesn't look usable for my situation.

Why is Kaya in the thumbnail if he's not in the video?

YES. My suppressed 300blk loaded with 110g supers would be my go to. Still loud. But, very managable.

Im running a 10.5" AR15 SBR suppressed (Yankee Hill Turbo K) using Gold Dot 75gr for my loads.

I have shot both inside and outside on the two way range and as a result of “auditory exclusion” the report was was almost silent from my perspective. Keep in mind the stress factor when being involved in such a situation….Casually shooting at the gun range is a very different.

If your dog isn’t your first responder, you’re raising an overgrown rat. Around 8months my Lycan went berserker 1 night. Ripping down my curtains, clawing the door, growling, smashing into the door etc. I awoke to this fkn terrified thinking cujo was in my room. Then within a split second a voice reminded me “that’s _YOUR_ fkn dog,” so I jumped up grabbing my Sleeping-Rifle next to me while looking at him. He turned his head towards me then stopped growling but he immediately looked back outside. I run to the window- To the side of it technically. I peep out, relax and laugh. The guy who broke through the patio was running across the street, and were talking running for his life. I walk out, let my Lycan come survey the area- so he’d cam down- and locked the patio door. He got a steak, chicken & rice the next night. Me, I got to pet & appreciate I had a King GSD as a best friend while he ate. If he even barks, my gun gets drawn- he growls, he’ll only bark to get my attention.

I still think it f**ked up that someone can break into your house, and the prosecutors will try their upmost to punish you for defending yourself. Then again, still better then what we have here in Australia 😂, if you defend yourself with a bat your basically done....charged with assault and successfully sued by the invaders. Aussie Gov legitamently expects you to evacuate your house and leave with your family and return when they are done pilfering.

You are the English speaking source I trust on RU-vid. Great content and thanks from a Finnish active reservist.

Whose idea was it yo release this video and a live chat with kaya at the same time?

What’s the steps needed to get approved and a stamp to even be able to buy a suppressor

My home defense gun would be functional, loud and one that I wouldn't mind the cops taking. I train putting on ear protection too 😂

Not opposed to using cans for home defense. Over the years I have tended to use handguns chambered with subsonic rounds.

you will 1,000% still suffer hearing loss, even if it didn't seem that loud at the time. Your ear still experienced the physical impact of those sound waves, whether or not you perceived the shot's full volume. and the psychological effects on multiple intruders hearing you take down one of them feels a lot like the whole racking a shotgun myth. just run a suppressor, dammit. I beg.

I absolutely would, except for the fact that I reside in Illinois (where it is sadly unlawful for me to possess a suppressor under any circumstances). 😒

So glad they updated the into music.

Why y’all got my guys eyes blacked out in the thumbnail lol

It’s exactly this reason is why we need to get rid of the NFA. Also, I really like that 300 blackout set up awesome gun.

Since you referenced the Biltmore oddly enough and since you frequent TakeAim often I'm going to assume you live in NC and are aware that we have a solid Castle Doctrine law. You're also no doubt aware that we are not required to wait until the potential intruder enters the home - only that he/she is attempting it. So in NC if someone jiggles your doorknob - light him up and no prosecutor can touch you.

What suppressor I didn't use a suppressor who would know?

Wish a suppressor was an option in my State 😢

Soooo... remove the suppressor before the police arrive? Check.

Suppressor + 300 blk + shorty = God Tier home defense gun

in the Philippines supressors are not illegal.....but very very few are using them

As info, suppress your firearm, tell your loved one’s if you hear standard gunshots continue during an invasion then the homeowner is probably down because the homeowner firearm is suppressed. Prepare to use your pistol because the threat is still active.

are there any muzzle devices that bring the sound down somewhat for those of us that live in the communist states where supressors are illegal? or do i just keep buying more pillows

Clint, Congrats on your move and best wishes with your new platforms, I'm already a subscriber. Really appreciate your honest opinions and knowledge sharing 🙏. I just acquired a 300 blk sbr and wondering what type of home defense ammo you use?

My wife has the hearing condition of hyperacusis. For her, loud concusive noises are almost like torture. She cannot even go to concerts anymore, which was for her own of her great pleasures. If I were ever to have to use a firearm in a home defense situation, I would definitely prefer a supressor over non. NFA makes no damn sense. Sound suppression should be preferable even outside.i

Blast can/flash can/sme all same thing might be the 2nd best thing or best of both worlds reduce your concussion partially but keep loud and proud,

Standing in front of a jury trying to explain why you have a "silent killer's gun" infront of an anti-gun jury... choose carefully brothers

I’m not fighting for my life, the guy breaking into my house is fighting for his. Big difference

I think it will help with the flash and recoil.

The neighbors will call anyway when the rifle rounds come through their living rooms.

you need a big house to use a mk 18 for home defense

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I bought a Maxim 9 for all these reasons and got nervous when I heard John’s opinion.

Actually I think it depends on what is your defense because I’ve seen and heard couple discharges in homes and it wasn’t nearly as loud as if we were outside. Surprisingly

10.5” 300blk with a Sandman S and waiting for the Holosun NV dot to come out 😎🔥

My ears are always ringing as I have had ear protection fall out while at a range. One time I was at a handgun class and the entire firing line ran a drill mag dumping point blank in front of a dirt backdrop. Earplug fell out. I haven't been to a range in a decade and my ears haven't stopped ringing. Please write your reps asking to repeal the NFA. There is no reason to restrict ear protection equipment.

We have Identical FNX45's :) I don't have a suppressor cause that's just a big ATF target but if you have ever fired a weapon in a closed room (ie: house) your ears gonna be ringing for days and that's just one shot. Several rounds and you're gonna be deaf for a week and probably have permanent ear damage. I could not even imagine letting loose a few 556 or 300's without a suppressor.

Have a .300 BLK Aero upper & Hux Suppressor. It's awesome.

What exactly was was the “derogatory word” on the gun?

I just picked up a threaded barrel for my Hellcat pro and I’m looking to get a suppressor soon. It will for sure be on my dress or gun!!

The answer is yes. It's for law enforcement VIP.

Abolish the nfa every legal gun owner should have the right to own a suppressor its ear pro attached to your gun no need to worry about waking the neighbors when somebody is breaking into your house at midnight no need to worry about ear pro out on the range and they are NOT FIREARMS THEY ARE ACCESSORIES

300 BLK integrally suppressed followed by Sig P226 with a silencer for home defense. Wife has a 357 Magnum (unsuppressed) Ruger GP100 4 inch barrel as backup!

I got a point John Lovett lives on a farm with acreage! Is anyone coming to his rescue?

Great talk of the pros and cons.

Yes, put a can on it. Read about defense. Plan and talk about how to do it. Take a course. I did.

Just like with a pistol brace you can quickly detach a suppressor. Even if its hot. You all got minute men police or something

Bro not everyone can just drop $500 to $1000 not including the stamp itself for a home defense loudout that will basically get confiscated by the cops and probably “lost”

No. Its bulkier, pricier, less reliable, and most importantly, you shouldn't send the government your rectal temperature.

How long will one of these devices last?

Yes 100% get a suppressor if you can, IMO 300blk is home defense king, With a can it’s quieter, Has more knockdown power than 5.56 without the over penetration risk especially with Hollow points, Why have a 22 cal when you can have a 30 cal in which naturally created a bigger wound channel and can stop a threat faster

John don’t know what he’s talking about

I read the code you mentioned, you left out some key details. No where does it mention self defense scenarios.

I run a 9mm SBR with a can for home defense, yes waiting on NFA items sucks, better than losing your life.

Suppressed 300 blk and subsonic ammo.

Thanks for showing the Henry. What are your thoughts on the H010X 45-70?

Two shout outs back to back of two great gun tubers , nice

What 300 blackout subsonic ammo would you recommend? Having trouble selecting

Would love to run a can but not until the ATF theft tax is dropped.

Why .300blk over 5.56 I’ve read mixed opinions on both sides I’m curious as to what everyone else thinks

If I didn't live in anti-gun Illinois I would have silencer on ALL of my home defense guns(I wouldn't be able to buy them all at once, but, over time they would all acquire one). All 3 of them.

Indoors! Of course you should.

Thieves break in when no one is home so they can steal stuff - they do not want a confrontation. Anyone breaking in when people are home is looking to cause harm.

Suppressors are awesome, however, we can't get any nfa items in NJ... 😞

I think sbrs and suppressors shouldn't be nfa items I mean after all, how many times in a mass shooting or self defense or murder case is a sbr or suppressor is used. It's mainly pistols. Yet they made it easier to get those. I mean sbrs are great for a truck gun or home defense gun or even a every range day gun especially if your a 5'6 lean male, us short guys need short rifles 😂