Gemtech


Gemtech is a manufacturer of silencers for pistols, rifles, submachine guns, and personal defense weapons. The company also produces ammunition and various accessories. Gemtech was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Eagle, Idaho. GSL Technology of Jackson, Michigan designed and manufactured Gemtech Suppressors from 1994-2016

Suppressors

Gemtech offers a variety of different silencers.

Rimfire suppressors

In 2011, Gemtech developed their own line of subsonic.22 Long Rifle ammunition optimized for use with sound suppressors. Kel Whelan, working with Brett Olin of CCI Ammunition came up with a round utilizing a unique 42 grain bullet and travelling at 1050 feet per second.
Two years later, the company began producing.300 Blackout ammunition in both supersonic and subsonic loads.

American Suppressor Association

Gemtech was instrumental in forming the American Suppressor Association, a nonprofit trade association "to further the pursuit of education, public relations, legislation, hunting applications and military applications for the silencer industry".

Purchase by Smith & Wesson

In July 2017, it was announced that Gemtech was purchased by firearm manufacturer, Smith & Wesson.