Big Noise In A Quiet Way: World’s Largest Silencer Shoot [CANCON East 2025]

Circumnavigating the suppressor world is a tough road to travel. Which is why CANCON has become such an invaluable asset to this niche in the firearms world. The world’s largest fully suppressed range day evolved into an important gateway to the fastest-growing firearms accessory on the market. And in its second year at the Clinton Plantation House in Clinton, South Carolina, it was an absolute quiet riot of hushed-up shooting.

More shooters than ever before learned about, perused, and — most importantly — shot some of the best suppressors available today. But going hands-on with the latest and greatest quiet pipes was only one of the attractions at the keystone event.

Vietnam-era attack helicopter, top-end tactical knives, survival classes, and shooting competitions against seasoned veterans — CANCON had something for everyone. Here’s a look at the extravaganza.

VIP DAY

Suppressors are the main attraction for most at CANCON, but those familiar with the event make sure to attend as VIPs. This status grants them early entry, first access to the range, and what is widely regarded as one of the most generous gift bags in the industry. No kidding, the gift bag has become a highlight for attendees.

This year, VIP attendees walked away with a Silencer Central suppressor, a complete Aero Builder Kit with barrel, ZRODelta FKS-9, US Optics red dot, Tactica knife, Coast TX300R light, Rare Breed trigger, DA Targets Gong targets, ADM gift certificates — and more — all stuffed inside a Mission First Tactical Bag.  

VIP BAG HIGHLIGHT: SILENCER CENTRAL BANISH 30-V2

• Make: Silencer Central
• LENGTH: 6.4 to 8.17 inches
• DIAMETER: 1.5 inches
• WEIGHT: 9.5 ounces (short), 12.4 ounces (long)
• MATERIAL: Titanium
• THREAD PITCH: 5/8×24
• CALIBER: .308/7.62
• MOUNT STYLE: Industrystandard HUB mount
• URL: silencercentral.com
• MSRP: $999

Every VIP Bag at this last CANCON included Silencer Central’s brand-new Banish 30-V2, the next-generation upgrade of the award-winning Banish 30. A new design, it’s like the OG Banish — but shorter, lighter, and quieter.

User-serviceable and modular, the Banish 30-V2 can be run in either a short (6.4-inch) or long (8.17-inch) configuration. Due to its 100 percent titanium design, even in the longest configuration it only weighs a touch over 12 ounces. Still, Silencer Central rates it for calibers up to .300 WBY with limited full-auto use. Because it has a standard 1.375×24 HUB base, the Banish 30-V2 can easily be mounted on damned near anything.
This is a solid, versatile, general-purpose titanium can. We’ve taken one on several hunting trips this year in the short configuration and found it especially good in that role.

PROS VS. JOES SHOOTING COMPETITION

But you don’t need to be a VIP to get some badass swag — to include silencers. A hallmark event of CANCON has become the infamous Pros vs. Joes shooting competitions, where everyday attendees pit their marksmanship skills against pro shooters.

This year, competitors walked off with a suite of incredible gun gear put together by CANCON sponsors like a suppressed 300BLK CMMG Dissent, BOE Suppression MOD 1 Suppressor, HUXWRX Flow Range Range 36 Kit, LayerX Suppression Strake 9 Suppressor, LWRCI IC-9,  PTR Industries 9CT pistol, Sarsilmaz SAR9 SOCOM pistol, TiON Minuteman .22 Titanium Suppressor — and more!

MILE CHALLENGE

Even with the best hardware, connecting at a mile is still a challenge. A lucky few CANCON attendees had the opportunity to try hitting at the extreme range with gear specially tailored to the job.

The Barrett Mile Challenge put a .416 Barrett on the shoulder of everyday shooters, allowing them to test their skills at a mile. Even with the right equipment, not everyone was able to make the shot come in — even in the pristine conditions of a South Carolina fall. However, the few who did walked away with a token to remember their success, an absolutely solid Barrett challenge coin, struck for the event.

BLADE SHOW TACTICAL KNIFE SHOW

What makes the best companion to the world’s largest suppressed range day? How about the world’s largest knife show? Well, BLADE Tactical isn’t quite at the same scale as its big brother down in Atlanta — yet. However, it did offer up a ton of top-end edged tools to the suppressor-buying public.

These weren’t just any knives, either, but some of the top names in tactical knives, such as Stroup Knives, Krein Knives, Heretic Knives, Spartan Blades, and many more.

THE PROVING GROUNDS

Think you have the stuff to shoot and thrive under adverse conditions? The Proving Grounds put you to the test at CANCON. The long-running show partner set up their torture test smack dab in the middle of the shooting action, giving attendees the chance to test their mettle.

If you missed CANCON or the Proving Grounds this time around, they’ll be back around at our other shows. Furthermore, the group puts on competitions around the nation, so if you want to see if you can shoot after dragging a man-sized and weighted dummy 50 yards, check them out.

1,000-YARD RANGE WITH GUNWERKS

The 1,000-yard range has become a mainstay at CANCON events, giving shooters the opportunity to see exactly what they’re made of. Not to mention give some top-notch equipment the once-over.

This year, Gunwerks held down the fort at the range, which resulted in plenty of hits at the extreme distance. The precision rifle manufacturer is renowned in hunting circles for making nearly impossible shots come in, but this year highlights its Revic scope system. Not only is it dialed in glass, but it also integrates with a rangefinder and ballistic calculator.

OFFGRID BASE CAMP

Like a small survival school tucked into the suppressor event, Base Camp was the ideal spot if you were looking to improve your skills. From packing wounds to running rifle drills were the orders of the day of the OFFGRID tent, with plenty of gear thrown in for good measure.

The event within an event brought together instructors, authors, and manufacturers with real-world backgrounds and training experience. This included military, special operations, wilderness survival, trauma medicine, and tracking.

WHERE TO GET SUPPRESSORS

Shooting suppressors is a blast, but it should extend past CANCON. One of the ideas behind the event is to help folks get an idea of what they might want for their first or 50th. And, whether you knew it or not, suppressors are simpler to get than ever before — wait times are days, and come January 2026, there will no longer be a $200 tax stamp.

One of the groups helping get folks down the road to owning suppressors at the event was T&K Outdoors. With a brick-and-mortar in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and a large online presence, the retailer helped shooters navigate their way to suppressor ownership.

FUTURE CANCONS

If you’re into the quiet side of shooting — precision work, new suppressors, all that good stuff — CANCON is still the main event. Seriously, it’s a huge win when people show up to shoot cool guns but end up leaving with actual, valuable insight.

If you missed this year, don’t worry. You can find all the information and snag those tickets for CANCON 2026 right over on the event page!