Most rifles rounds will crack fairly loudly even w/ a suppressor.
OP: Are all the stories in this thread true? I find it hard to believe it wasn't exaggerated here and there, and there, and there. And maybe there. Not calling you a liar, just ... you know ...
Also sounds like you're kinda new to the 'hood! Eassss-side San Jose?
Wrong! Not all rifles make a loud crack even with a sound suppressor, it's called a .22 LR.
I think you made thee right call with the cops, but I don't think the paring knife thing was all that smart! Somebodys in my shit their gonna hear a click clack don't come back!!!!!! HA Ha!