A firearm silencer (also known as a suppressor) is a device attached to the barrel of a firearm to reduce the sound of the gunshot when firing. A firearm muffler is a device used to reduce the sound of the gases released from the barrel of a firearm when firing. Both silencers and mufflers reduce the sound and recoil of a firearm, making them ideal for hunters and recreational shooters. There are several types of firearm silencers and mufflers available on the market, including monolithic, baffle, and multi-chamber designs. Monolithic silencers are the most common type, and feature a single, long tube with internal baffles or sound-absorbing materials to reduce the sound of the gunshot. Baffle silencers are similar to monolithic silencers but feature several independent chambers with baffles or sound-absorbing materials between them. Multi-chamber silencers combine several silencer designs into one, often utilizing a combination of monolithic, baffle, and other designs.