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So, you like the idea of lobbing fresh produce into orbit, but you're not too fond of Barney Fife stopping by and threatening to confiscate your spuddy buddy. What you need is a silencer ... er, I mean a sound supressor... wait a minute, that may be a federal offense to own one of those also. Let's just call it a "muffler" for legality sake. Sounds kinda lame huh? Well live with it. When's the last time you heard of the B.A.T.F. staking out Midas in search of federal firearms violations? I don't know about you, but I'd rather not turn my backyard into another another one of those Waco affairs. My wife'd get real pissed at me if some jack-booted mercenary torched the kids playset.

The plan:

For those who are technically oriented I've foregone the usual written instructions. Hell, if there are pictures you wouldn't read any of the text anyway - who are we kidding? For those that lack the common sense to construct this and need detailed instructions ...well I don't think you ought to attempt it. If you're really desperate -Email me. I'll eventually get around to posting the full details. Then again maybe not.

Notes :

1. Select a soup can that will match the size of your barrel as close as possible.

2. Use TIN cans. They will take well to standard solder. If you choose stainless steel, get some stainless steel solder.

3. Carpet - the thicker the pile the better. Duct tape the plastic lid after rolling the carpet into the tube.

4. Sweat weld the soup can to the coffee can with a propane torch or 100 W + iron.

5. Multiple baffles of carpet disks will work best. Provide a stiff backing for them so that they won't rip loose.

6. Use an oil filter wrench instead of the hose clamp for quick implementation of the device.

7. Always line up the barrel with the "muffler" unless you enjoy muffler chunk spray syndrome. A visual check down the barrel from the chamber is usually a good indicator. Personally, I use a 2" dia. dowel for aligning the device.