Standing Tall on 2A: Silencer Central Takes FedEx to Court

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Silencer Central, the pioneer of home suppressor delivery, has initiated a lawsuit against FedEx and its subsidiary corporations. Filed October 8, 2025, in the Southern Division of the District Court of South Dakota, the complaint seeks to recover damages caused by FedEx’s alleged negligent misrepresentation and breach of contract.

“I have been discriminated against by big banks for over 20 years because of the type of business I am in, now it looks like common carriers are changing the rules to avoid transporting firearms and accessories.” Having just achieved a landmark reversal from J.P. Morgan Wealth Management regarding discriminatory denial of services, Silencer Central and its CEO Brandon Maddox are fighting back against FedEx to ensure firearm manufacturers and related organizations get fair treatment from one of the nation’s largest courier companies. 

“They woke up one morning and decided they didn’t want to ship suppressors,” said Maddox. “Our agreement with FedEx was negotiated over months, key details were confirmed and reconfirmed, and we entered into a major contract in good faith. Based on the agreement, we transitioned our nationwide home-delivery network to FedEx, only to have the rug pulled out from under us. Almost overnight, FedEx decided it would not or could not provide the to-your-door customer delivery service which was central to our agreement.”

Throughout 2024, Silencer Central and FedEx engaged in negotiations to consolidate Silencer Central’s suppressor transportation business, including the at-home delivery which was then being fulfilled by another shipping company. FedEx representatives even came to Sioux Falls to tour Silencer Central and learn more about its business processes and needs.

Silencer Central’s complaint alleges that FedEx misrepresented its intent and capabilities during negotiations and within the contract itself. FedEx extensively courted Silencer Central and agreed to specific terms in order to win its business. Nevertheless, shortly after the contract was signed and the transition enacted, FedEx gave notice that it would no longer fulfill customer suppressor deliveries.

“It’s hard for me to believe FedEx’s actions were motivated by anything other than anti-gun sentiment,” Maddox concluded. “It’s unfortunate, and unfair, that this kind dispute with large, national service providers seems to inordinately affect law-abiding, fully compliant firearm-related businesses. I hope the new administration will look into this discriminatory treatment of lawful commerce in the 2A space.”

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