Summary
Thousands of Facebook and Instagram ads have illegally marketed gun silencers disguised as “fuel filters,” violating U.S. federal law and Meta’s ad policies.
These devices, linked to a Chinese drop-shipping network, are sold for as little as $50 and promoted using recycled videos and stolen content.
Despite some ad removals, new campaigns quickly reappear, targeting niche audiences, including military personnel.
The ads have sparked legal, cybersecurity, and national security concerns, with critics citing Meta’s insufficient transparency and moderation tools.
I wish they showed pictures because they actually are fuel filters, you need a threaded adapter but once you have that you could just as easily get the right size filter from autozone and screw it on the firearm. Idk if what they’re referencing came with and adapter or not because theres no pictures or mention of it.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=fuel+filter+silencer&t=fpas&iax=images&ia=images
I couldn’t find any on AliExpress, but you can still find the oil filter adapters.
Honesty better baffles than Id expext there, thats wild, looks like one or two has a booster or similar spring device too.
I think you’re thinking of oil filter suppressors. They do require an adapter, but the ones the article is talking about are straight up firearm suppressors, they just don’t drill the hole in one end. Otherwise its a complete purpose built suppressor.
Wild, do they have boosters in them and all? I’d not expect one that costs 50 bucks to tbh.