January 2026 – Dead Air Silencers announces Dead Air Defense, a new line of suppressors designed for law enforcement and military applications. The first release in this series—the CT5P—was developed specifically to meet the demands of patrol officers using semi-automatic duty rifles chambered in 5.56 NATO.
Built for hard-use applications, the CT5P addresses several areas of concern for defense professionals, key among them is reduced length, light weight, minimized backpressure, flash control, and, of course, sound suppression and reduced muzzle concussion in close quarters.
Compact, Lightweight, Fixed Adapters
The CT5P is an ultralight and compact suppressor that takes the lessons learned from the venerable Lazarus 6 and Sandman X series of suppressors to a new level. By removing the HUB feature in the rear of the suppressor and using additive manufacturing, the CT5P achieves a shorter and lighter profile.
Low Backpressure
The CT5P is optimized to flawlessly operate with minimal change in bolt velocity on direct impingement and piston gas systems in both 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC. The Triskelion® baffle design increases surface area in the main channel to slow gas down while the Gas Management System (GMS) allows high pressure gas to vent around the main channel, forward of the muzzle, to substantially reduce backpressure and gas in the operator’s face.
Flash Reduction, Minimized Light Reflectivity
Muzzle flash on unsuppressed rifles isn’t problematic during the day, but it hinders human vision at night. The CT5P reduces the muzzle flash and spark to a near undetectable level for 5.56 NATO-chambered rifles with barrel lengths as short as 10.5 inches, preserving the operator’s night vision. The functional aesthetics of the CT5P allow for more surface area on the outside of the suppressor, thereby releasing more heat over time and minimizing visual light reflectivity.
Acoustic Performance
Dead Air engineered the CT5P to achieve a low overall sound pressure level and tone that is well below OSHA’s 1910.95 standard for impulse noise without substantially increasing gas in the face. Less gas and greater sound reduction are important to every operator since it provides for clearer communication and threat differentiation.
Hard Use
The CT5P is constructed to withstand abuse and full-auto fire. Its overall compact and lightweight design keeps stress off the arms and shoulders during extended low-ready positions. Tested to the SOCOM SURG standard.
Caliber-rated for full auto in 5.56 NATO and 6mm ARC rifles with no minimum barrel restrictions, the CT5P weighs 13.0 oz. in its direct-thread configuration and measures 5.5 x 1.6 inches. The unit comes in black or FDE high-temp Cerakote finish and includes a fixed 1/2-28 direct thread mount and a TL001 installation tool. In addition to direct threading, the CT5P can be configured with Dead Air’s Xeno or Keymo mounting systems.
MSRPs are $899 (direct thread), $999 (Xeno), and $1099 (Keymo). Agency pricing is available on request.
For more information on the all-new CT5P or to see the full line of Dead Air suppressors and accessories, visit DeadAirSilencer.com.
About Dead Air Defense:
Purpose-Built. Mission-Ready.
We recognize that every customer is unique, with their own mission and purpose. Above all, we honor the dedication and sacrifice of our Law Enforcement and Military professionals who serve on our behalf. Our approach is to deliver mission-ready solutions that set the standard for superior performance. Our Dead Air Defense products are purpose-built and engineered to be the absolute best, enabling service members to complete their objectives effectively with confidence. We don’t simply manufacture silencers; we produce solutions designed to meet the evolving challenges faced by those who protect and defend.
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