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human
Is it possible to "silence" a gun like they do in TV/movies?

I know a suppressed gun does not sound like most media make it sound. Would it actually be possible to suppress a gunshot to this extent? If so, what would be required?
gpt
Currently no. In fact, "silencer" is the less preferred term to "suppressor" because the device only lowers the report by at most 40ish decibels. The use of sub-sonic ammo helps to dampen the sound, but at the cost of bullet speed and accuracy. The most effective suppressors that achieve the most noise reduction to levels comparable to movies (but still much louder) are only good for a few shots. Wikipedia has a pretty comprehensive article on the construction and mechanics of suppressors.