LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

This Limited Lifetime Warranty (the “Limited Warranty”) is granted by Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. (“Smith & Wesson”) and applies ONLY to its Gemtech branded line of firearm silencers (“Silencer(s)”). This Limited Warranty is effective from the date of purchase and applies ONLY to the original owner (the “Owner”) of any Silencer. With respect to such Silencer(s), this Limited Warranty supersedes any and all other warranties.

Smith & Wesson Gemtech Silencers are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Any such defects of which Smith & Wesson receives written notice by the Owner, will be remedied by Smith & Wesson without charge within a reasonable period of time after such notification and delivery of the Silencer as provided below. At Smith & Wesson’s sole discretion, the Silencer covered by this Limited Warranty may be either replaced or repaired.

Limited Warranty claims (in writing) and the Silencer concerned should be delivered to Smith & Wesson’s Customer Service Department, 2100 Roosevelt Avenue, Springfield, Massachusetts 01104. In addition, either (1) a copy of the bill of sale in the Owner’s name OR a copy of ATF Form 4473 indicating date of purchase AND (2) General Service Form NFA which can be found here (along with BATF Form 3, 4, or 5) MUST be included. It is important that the Owner comply with any and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations in the shipment of Silencers to Smith & Wesson. Limited Warranty claims should state the model and serial number of the Silencer concerned and the description of the difficulty experienced. It is recommended that shipments be insured by the Owner, since Smith & Wesson will accept no responsibility for any loss of or damage to the Silencer in transit. Transportation and insurance charges for return to Owner will be paid by Smith & Wesson if, in its sole discretion, Smith & Wesson determines that the claim is covered by this Limited Warranty. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL SMITH & WESSON BE RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WITH RESPECT TO ECONOMIC LOSS, INJURY, DEATH OR PROPERTY DAMAGE, WHETHER AS A RESULT OF BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR OTHERWISE. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

Under no circumstances shall this Limited Warranty apply to, nor shall Smith & Wesson be responsible for, any of the following:

• Defects or malfunctions resulting from careless handling, operator error, unauthorized adjustments or modifications made or attempted by anyone other than a qualified gunsmith following Smith & Wesson authorized procedures, or failure to follow the disassembly maintenance instructions in the Smith & Wesson Gemtech manual.
• Use of defective or improper ammunition, corrosion, neglect, abuse, ordinary wear and tear, or unreasonable use.
• Criminal misuse, negligence or use under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or any other cause such similar cause or event not expressly stated herein

Note: All liability is excluded in the event that the instructions in the Smith & Wesson Gemtech manual are not observed.