Tornadoes to Hogs: Hunting Oklahoma with SilencerCo, Dirty Kid, and SupDef
William Lawson
Footage from SilencerCo’s trip last summer to Dirty Kid’s ranch in Oklahoma recently surfaced, showcasing an adrenaline-filled nocturnal coyote and hog hunt using cutting-edge technology. Naturally, it was shared for everyone’s entertainment. Alongside the Dirty Kid crew, Superior Defense and the Fort Knox Podcast took part, with SilencerCo President Jonathan Shults joining in on the action.
SilencerCo does not endorse or encourage unsafe firearm handling practices depicted in this video, including throwing firearms, shooting upside down, or using unsupported ammunition through suppressors. Always follow proper firearm safety guidelines.
Tornado Alley Welcomes You
The out-of-towners were properly welcomed to Tornado Alley as they arrived, with a full-blown “tornado event” in progress. If you haven’t been to Oklahoma during tornado season, that’s an adventure in itself. Happily, everyone survived, though the drive to the ranch required detours thanks to flooding and downed trees. There were no reports of flying cows.
After the storms passed, blue skies abounded as the shooters zeroed their weapons and engaged in some friendly competition with dubious prizes. It was mentioned that “someone might go home with a tattoo,” which is apparently a thing at the Dirty Kid range. The criteria for winning the tattoo are somewhat unclear, but one gathers it ain’t good.
The competitions looked fun, with several 9mm challenges improvised on the go. The shooters transitioned through targets with carbines and pistols, using movement and cover — even throwing in some full-auto action.
Shults held his own, which is always important when you’re the boss. I don’t know why I was a little surprised to see SilencerCo’s Honcho there. I’ve met him a couple of times and he’s a good dude. But I like it. I always got the impression that SilencerCo is a cool place to work. The top man accompanying everyone to a testosterone-fueled range day and hunt seems to confirm that notion.
Lots of SilencerCo Hardware
SilencerCo suppressors were readily evident, as you might expect, with shooters using the Spectre 9 and 9K, Velos LBP Series, and the new S98 9mm can.
Corey actually ran a Velos K model since, as he put it, “You have to run a K can to let everyone know you’re superior.” In case you didn’t know, SilencerCo’s “K” models are shorter than their parent suppressors.
“God called me one night,” Corey relates, “and he said ‘Hey look, here’s the deal, Big Dog. You should run only K cans.’ So, that’s what I do now.” Hard to argue with that, especially since Corey seemingly hates everything. If he actually likes something, he probably has a good reason. Maybe God helped him with that.
Test shots sounded fairly quiet, but video can be deceptive. He did wear ear protection, but it seemed like a sweet setup.
On the Hunt
Range time aside, the hunt was the trip’s main event. The shooters kicked things off with a mini hunt the first night — a kind of shakedown expedition for various critters. It looked like fun, though the quarry didn’t quite measure up to the next night’s standards.
The main hunt was on for the second night. So were the mosquitoes, judging by the clouds of bug spray being applied. ATVs, night vision, and tripods were all in play as the shooters prowled the nighttime Oklahoma landscape, their ARs and bolt-action rifles outfitted with SilencerCo suppressors.
The hunting was competitive, too, with a strict “no body, no point” rule in effect. A shooter only got credit if his shot stopped the animal’s heartbeat. No word on who won, but the team bagged multiple coyotes and at least one hog. Based on the footage, I’d guess there were a few more.
Few activities are more fun than a couple of days spent on the range and in the field — especially with good friends and plenty of operating space. And throwing chasing feral hogs in the mix only maximizes that fun.
Everyone was well-equipped, and it looked like they all had a blast. Literally. No one got tattooed, as far as we could tell, though the video description says that’s “still in the works.” Maybe that also means more hunting footage is on the way from SilencerCo, Dirty Kid, and SupDef. Let’s hope so — it looks like a damn good time.
William Lawson
