# Dwell Time #86: Dave Matheny - Owner of Silencer Shop

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Podcast: [Griffin Armament's Dwell Time podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/griffin-armament-s-dwell-time-podcast-17436)
Published: 2025-07-10T20:05:00+00:00
Episode link: https://griffinarmament.com/dwell-time-podcast-2/
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## Resource

In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast, Griffin Owners Evan and Austin sit down with long-time industry partner Dave Matheny, the owner of Silencer Shop. Dave was able to make his first visit to Griffin's Watertown, WI headquarters to tour our newly-completed ~40,000sqft facility expansion. Dave, Evan, & Austin sat down to relive some stories from our companies 13-year history, swap some entertaining hunting stories, and discuss major current events in the firearms and suppressor industries including the Hearing Protection Act, and impending removal of the tax stamp requirement for suppressors - slated to take effect January 1st, 2026. Silencer Shop is one of the most prominent distributors in the NFA industry today, and facilitates the transfer of thousands of suppressors from dozens of manufacturers each year, including Griffin Armament's products. Their self-service Silencer Shop Kiosks can be found in over 6,000 Powered By Silencer Shop Dealers across the US. Be sure to check out their social media and give them some love! Silencer Shop Social Media: Follow @SilencerShop on all platforms! Follow Griffin on our other social media! Instagram: @griffin_armament Facebook: @griffinarmament Rumble: @griffinarmament TikTok: @griffinarmament Vimeo: @griffinarmament X: @griffinarmament

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