Silencer History & Performance. Sporting & Tactical Silencers. Volume One by Alan C. Paulson. Out of Print! This is the most significant book on firearm silencers in years. Find out the story behind and incredible capabilities of modern silencers used by elite military units and secretive government agencies. Author Alan Paulson has been called "the dean of the American silencer experts today." Condition is like new. Please refer to the pictures as they are part of the description. I ship media mail, unless otherwise specified. Thanks for looking.