PATENT NO.

7,954,464
8,091,462
8,459,405
8,459,406
8,584,794
10,088,259

SOCOM SERIES SOCOM 2 SERIES

SUREFIRE SOCOM FAST-ATTACH®

SOUND SUPPRESSOR SYSTEM

FOR ALL SUREFIRE SOCOM & SOCOM 2 SUPPRESSORS,

BLANK FIRING ADAPTERS AND TRAINING ADAPTERS

USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS 3. PARTS DIAGRAM
1. SureFire Sound Suppressor Systems 1
2. Included Components 1 7
3. Parts Diagram 2 1. Lock Ring
6 2. Lock Ring Latch
4. Suppressor Fast-Attach® Quick Reference 2
5. Suppressor Adapter Installation Procedures 3 3. Latch Screw
6. Suppressor Attachment Procedures 3 4. Suppresor Indexing Slot
7. Suppressor Removal Procedures 4 5. Suppressor Body
8. Firing Schedule 4 6. Front Plate
9. Wet Suppression 4 7. Suppressor Bore
10. Maintenance 5 8. Adapter Indexing Tab
10.1 Field Cleaning Procedures 9. Wrench Flat
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10.2 Armorer Level Cleaning Procedures 10. Labyrinth Seals
10.3 Lubrication 4
11. Demil Procedures 6
12. Suppressor Alignment 6 3
13. Warranty 7
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1. SUREFIRE SOUND SUPPRESSOR SYSTEMS LOCK
Using SureFire’s expertise in weapon systems, aerospace materials, product testing, and UNLOCK 10 9 8
precision manufacturing, our design team built a best-in-class suppressor that incorporates
all the key features suppressor users have long sought.

Accuracy: Patented Fast-Attach® feature ensures minimal, consistent

point-of-impact shift. 4. FAST-ATTACH® QUICK REFERENCE
Suppression: Provide consistent sound, flash, and dust signature reduction.
Each suppressor is tested to SureFire’s exacting standards. OPEN: Depress latch and rotate 1/2 turn counterclockwise to unlock the lock ring.
Balance: Compact size and light weight allow for minimal impact on ATTACH: Slide suppressor over suppressor adapter.
weapon handling. SPIN: Rotate suppressor until the suppresor indexing slot lines up with and seats
Durability: High-temp aerospace alloys and precision manufacturing tolerances onto adapter indexing tab.
provide increased durability, making fulltime suppressor use a reality. LOCK: Tighten lock ring until rotation stops. Audible clicks should be heard while tightening.
Safety: Constructed using fail-safe baffles that are designed to allow an unbalanced VERIFY: Attempt to rotate suppressor; only slight rotational movement under tension
or defective projectile to pass through the baffles so it continues down range. should be felt.

2. INCLUDED COMPONENTS
Note: To see a video overview of this attachment process,
• Suppressor visit www.YouTube.com/SureFireHowTo
• Carrying Pouch
• Cleaning Brush
• User Manual

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5. SUPPRESSOR ADAPTER INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 7. SUPPRESSOR REMOVAL PROCEDURES
Note: Refer to SureFire SOCOM adapter installation instructions CAUTION: Do not handle suppressor immediately after it has been used in live-fire
from your adapter purchase or visit www.surefire.com. operations. Allow suppressor to cool off sufficiently before handling. Surface of the suppressor
and host weapon can reach temperatures that will inflict severe burns if handled immediately
after live-fire operations!
6. SUPPRESSOR ATTACHMENT PROCEDURES
1. Depress the latch on lock ring and hold to keep it unlocked.
2. Rotate the lock ring, following the black arrow in Figure 7A, to the unlocked position.
Confirm that weapon is unloaded and on SAFE (Refer to the user manual provided 3. Firmly grasp the suppressor tube and pull it away from the host weapon as shown in Figure 7B.
with the weapon for proper weapon safety features and handling instructions)

1. Depress the latch on lock ring and hold to keep it unlocked.

2. Rotate the lock ring, following the black arrow in Figure 4, to the unlocked position.

FIGURE 7A

FIGURE 4

3. Slide the suppressor over the adapter following the white arrow in Figure 4. Rotate
counterclockwise until the indexing slot on the suppressor (Figure 5B) lines up with and
seats onto the indexing tab on the adapter (Figure 5A). Ensure that the suppressor is fully FIGURE 7B
seated onto the adapter.
8. FIRING SCHEDULE

Limit full auto firing to reduce heat buildup and extend suppressor life. Avoid firing
more than 90 rounds of sustained fire. If this limit is reached, allow the unit to cool
FIGURE 5A FIGURE 5B before resuming fire if possible. High-rate firing beyond 120 rounds can cause cook-
off conditions (clear stoppages quickly and leave the chamber empty).

9. WET SUPPRESSION
LOCK FIGURE 6 To eliminate first round flash, detach suppressor and add a small amount of water into the
rear of the suppressor or submerge suppressor under water. Be sure to drain all excess water
4. Rotate the lock ring to locked position following the arrow in Figure 6 until it before re-attaching suppressor.
can no longer be rotated. The lock ring should rotate approximately 180º.
Audible clicks will be heard during this process. Note: A “wet” suppressor can be used in potentially flammable environments;
it reduces the possibility of a secondary ignition.

CAUTION: If lock-ring doesn’t rotate approximately 180º during installation, the suppressor
is not fully seated on adapter. Remove suppressor and repeat steps 3 & 4.

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10. MAINTENANCE 11. DEMIL PROCEDURES
While SureFire suppressors require minimal maintenance, it is recommended that the adapter Silencers/suppressors/mufflers are deemed code “D” items. The preferred method of DEMIL for items
and suppressor be cleaned in conjunction with regular weapon maintenance. Cleaning should assigned code “D” is smelting. Silencers/suppressors/mufflers shall be demilitarized by smelting,
be conducted as often as necessary. breaking, shearing, crushing, deep water dumping, or cutting utilizing a cutting tip that minimally
displaces 1/2 inch of metal, or crushed to the extent necessary to preclude restoration to a usable
10.1 LUBRICATION condition. At least three cuts shall be made with at least one cut through the back section/lock ring area.
SureFire suppressors are manufactured with a permanent dry lubricant on the lock ring and require no The back section/lock ring area cut shall be at least one wall thickness of the outer tube and shall cut
additional lubrication. Any weapons-grade oil may be used in addition to the dry lubricant to facilitate through the entire length of the back section. Cuts shall be made completely through the tube forward
smooth rotation of the lock ring. of the back section/lock ring area. Shearing, crushing, deep water dumping, or smelting may be utilized
when such methods of DEMIL are deemed cost effective or practicable and when authorized by the
appropriate authority or the DoD DEMIL Program Manager (DDPM).
10.2 FIELD CLEANING PROCEDURES
Note: Suppressor back section must be cleaned prior to attachment if alternating
between different model adapter types. (i.e. alternating between a muzzle brake and a flash hider)
12. SUPPRESSOR ALIGNMENT
When attaching a SureFire suppressor to a firearm for the first time, alignment should be
verified using a suppressor alignment bore rod prior to firing a suppressed shot. If alignment
1. Remove suppressor from host weapon by following the suppressor removal procedures. is questionable please contact SureFire Technical Support at 714-545-9444.
2. Brush and/or scrape carbon and copper residue from the inside of the suppressor
attachment area.
3. Brush and/or scrape carbon and copper residue from the adapter.

Note: Gun cleaner may be used to remove carbon/copper fouling from both the adapter
and the corresponding internal mounting surfaces of the suppressor.
PROPER ALIGNMENT OUT OF ALIGNMENT
10.3 ARMORER LEVEL CLEANING PROCEDURES
Note: Extensive cleaning of the Surefire SOCOM/SOCOM2 suppressor is optional and not required.

1. Place suppressor muzzle down in a container that will hold liquid.

2. Fill container with CLR® cleaner until just below the lock ring.

Be sure the locking ring is not submerged in the CLR cleaner to avoid discoloration
of the ionbond coating on the lock ring.

3. Let the suppressor soak in CLR cleaner undisturbed for 24 hours.

4. Remove the suppressor from the CLR cleaner and rinse with water.
5. Brush the attachment areas of the suppressor with the supplied nylon cleaning brush
to remove any carbon buildup.
6. Rinse the suppressor in clean water after brushing.
7. Fire 5-10 rounds of live ammunition through the suppressor to expel loosened carbon in the
sealed section of the suppressor.
8. Process can be repeated annually or every 10,000 rounds if desired.

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13. WARRANTY
SureFire warrants our suppressors and suppressor related products to be free from defects in workmanship
and materials for the lifetime of the original owner. We will repair, replace, or refund your original purchase
price of a product if it is determined by SureFire to be defective. This warranty does not cover normal
wear and tear, damage to the suppressor resulting in whole or in part from unauthorized repairs, unstable
or non-SAAMI/NATO specification ammunition, abuse, misuse, or neglect. Unwarranted repairs to the
suppressor, including but not limited to core rebuilds, made necessary by any of these factors will be
invoiced to the owner who will be given the right to approve such work before it commences. BSD’s and
BFA’s are designed to be used with blank ammunition only. Any damage due to live fired rounds is not
covered by this warranty and cannot be repaired. SureFire assumes no responsibility whatsoever and will
honor no claims for damages, regardless of nature, for physical injury or property damage resulting from
careless and/or irresponsible handling, adjustments to the suppressor and/or suppressor related products,
neglect or abuse.

DISCLAIMER
The above warranties are exclusive, and to the extent permitted by applicable laws, shall be in lieu of all
other warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular use or purpose. SureFire disclaims any and all liability for product malfunctions,
physical injuries, or property damage that result in whole, or in part, from the criminal, negligent, or
improper use of the product: and/or from modifications or alterations thereto. In no event shall SureFire be
liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages relating to the purchase, use, or performance
of any SureFire product.

WARRANTY CLAIMS
For repair or replacement email Technical Support at technicalsupport@surefire.com or contact
Customer Service at 800-828-8809 (toll free) or 714-545-9444 and obtain a Return Merchandise
Authorization number (RMA#). An initial request for RMA can also be submitted through the link on
www.surefire.com. You may be supplied with additional shipping instructions specific to the product
being returned. Package the unit carefully and in accordance with all instructions then return to the
mailing address provided (no CODs please). SureFire will pay any reasonable shipping costs to return
the unit to you. ©2019 SureFire, LLC. All rights reserved.

Revision G 05-2021
71-01-863
SOCOM
18300 MT. BALDY CIRCLE
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708-6122
WWW.SUREFIRE.COM
BLANK SAFETY DEVICE PATENT NO.
8,091,462
8,459,406
WARRANTY
SureFire warrants our suppressors and suppressor related products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the lifetime of the
original owner. We will repair, replace, or refund your original purchase price of a product if it is determined by SureFire to be defective. This warranty
does not cover normal wear and tear, damage to the suppressor resulting in whole or in part from unauthorized repairs, unstable or non-SAAMI/
NATO specification ammunition, abuse, misuse, or neglect. Unwarranted repairs to the suppressor, including but not limited to core rebuilds, made
necessary by any of these factors will be invoiced to the owner who will be given the right to approve such work before it commences. BSD’s and
BFA’s are designed to be used with blank ammunition only. Any damage due to live fired rounds is not covered by this warranty and cannot be
repaired. SureFire assumes no responsibility whatsoever and will honor no claims for damages, regardless of nature, for physical injury or property
damage resulting from careless and/or irresponsible handling, adjustments to the suppressor and/or suppressor related products, neglect or abuse.

DISCLAIMER
The above warranties are exclusive, and to the extent permitted by applicable laws, shall be in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied,
including, without limitation, any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular use or purpose. SureFire disclaims any and all liability for
product malfunctions, physical injuries, or property damage that result in whole, or in part, from the criminal, negligent, or improper use of the
product: and/or from modifications or alterations thereto. In no event shall SureFire be liable for any incidental, special, or consequential damages
relating to the purchase, use, or performance of any SureFire product.

WARRANTY CLAIMS
For repair or replacement email Technical Support at technicalsupport@surefire.com or contact Customer Service at 800-828-8809 (toll free) or
714-545-9444 and obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#). An initial request for RMA can also be submitted through the link
on www.surefire.com. You may be supplied with additional shipping instructions specific to the product being returned. Package the unit carefully and
in accordance with all instructions then return to the mailing address provided (no CODs please). SureFire will pay any reasonable shipping costs to
return the unit to you. ©2019 SureFire, LLC. All rights reserved.

SF-BSD-556-M4
CALIBER 5.56 mm

SPECIFICATIONS
WEIGHT 17.0 oz (482 g)
DIAMETER 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
LENGTH 6.2 in. (15.7 cm)
ADDED TO WEAPON 4.0 in. (10.2 cm)*
*Actual length may vary, depending
on which SureFire adapter is used

BLANK SAFETY DEVICE

SF-BSD-556-M4
Revision C 09-2020
71-01-1046 DESIGNED FOR USE WITH 5.56 MM M4/M4A1 RIFLES
SF-BSD-556-M4 EQUIPPED WITH SUREFIRE SUPPRESSOR ADAPTERS
DOPSR REF# 21-S-0070

18300 MT. BALDY CIRCLE

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA 92708-6122
WWW.SUREFIRE.COM USER MANUAL
BLANK SAFETY DEVICE
SAFETY INFORMATION
The SureFire Blank Safety Device (BSD) for the M4/M4A1 is a training tool that is designed for use during training exercises performed with
blank ammunition only. Attachment is similar to the SureFire SOCOM Suppressor with the ease of adjustment being similar to that of the
Yellow M23, Blank Firing Adapter (BFA)for the M4/M4A1.

KIT CONTENTS:
• Blank Safety Device
• User Manual

ATTACHMENT

ALWAYS confirm weapon is unloaded and on SAFE

before attempting installation.

Blank Safety Device will only function properly when mounted

on a SureFire Suppressor Adapter designed for this BSD.

1. Prior to installation, fully loosen the spud assembly wheel found mid-way up body of BSD by turning to the right as directed.
2. Depress the locking ring latch and turn locking ring counterclockwise to the open position.
3. Install BSD onto SureFire Suppressor Adapter that has been previously installed onto host weapon. The indexing notch in
the BSD must be aligned and inserted onto the indexing tab of the suppressor adapter to ensure proper installation.
4. Rotate locking ring to the right (clockwise) unitl hand tight.
5. Tighten spud assembly wheel to the left until hand tight. Then use the neck of a blank cartridge case
(punch or other tool can be used) for final tightening.
Note: As with the yellow M23 BFA retightening may be necessary if the spud loosens after extended use.

REMOVAL

ALWAYS confirm weapon is unloaded and on SAFE

before attempting removal.

1. To loosen spud wheel, use the neck of a blank cartridge case (punch or other tool can be used) by inserting into the wheel
and turning to the right as labeled on body for removal.
2. Depress locking ring latch and rotate the locking ring to the unlocked position.
3. Release locking ring latch.
4. Pull on body of Blank Safety Device, away from host weapon, to remove.

MAINTENANCE
This product can be cleaned of debris with either running or standing water from the spud wheel assembly. Allow to air dry or use
compressed air to blow out. If carbon or gas fowling is present, a cleaning brush and solvent can be used to remove residue.
Note: Any oiling or introduction of solvents into the product will cause the unit to smoke or off gas during firing. - Approximate size and weight of the SureFire SOCOM556-RC/RC2 Suppressors.
- When attached, this product allows the user to maintain or develop weapon handling
skills of that with a suppressor attached.
- Venting system designed for use with 14.5-16” barrel length M4 type weapon systems
firing NATO M200 or equivilent blanks.