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Republicans Introduce Bill to Reform Silencer Laws to Both Houses of Congress
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:08 am
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:08 am
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Republicans in the House of Representatives and the Senate introduced legislation this week to reform the laws that govern firearm silencers. The twin bills, both named the Hearing Protection Act, were introduced by Reps. Jeff Duncan (R., S.C) and John Carter (R., Texas) in the House and Sen. Mike Crapo (R., Idaho) in the Senate.
The bills would remove the special $200 tax and months-long registration process currently applied to silencers. The requirement that anyone buying a silencer from a licensed gun dealer pass a background check will remain.
Gun rights advocates have long argued that silencers are a safety device since they reduce the noise associated with firing many firearms from a level that is damaging to the shooter’s hearing to a level that, while not actually silent, is far safer. They believe that easier access to and wider adoption of the devices could reduce firearm-related hearing damage, especially for those who commonly hunt without hearing protection. Advocates often compare firearms silencers to car mufflers since Hiram Percy Maxim had a hand in creating both and they both utilize the same technology.
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As a proud firearm suppressor owner, I am 100% in support of this legislation.
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Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:10 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Hellyeah. Get rid of the short barreled rifle tax too.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:12 am to Hugo Stiglitz
Good. Hit me up when they're on the shelves at Academy.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:12 am to Hugo Stiglitz
This needs to happen
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:13 am to Hugo Stiglitz
It's nice to have Americans back in charge of America. First time since 1922 the republicans have been able to do shite without those leftist scumbags blocking them.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:13 am to GeauxxxTigers23
I am currently in the market for a new suppressor. I'm tempted to get one now and pay the $200 tax because if this legislation goes into effect, I anticipate a short term shortage and price gauging due to the increase in demand.
This post was edited on 1/14/17 at 8:30 am
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:23 am to Hugo Stiglitz
quote:In the short term probably. But I've also heard that long term this will drive the cost down significantly. Right now anyone who's willing to pay the tax and wait 6-8 months for a suppressor wants one that will last is and is high quality so there really isn't a market for "low-end" silencers. After this passes I expect to see people fill that market with silencers that won't last as long as the high end ones but will get the job done. They will become a consumable just like ammo is. Pick up a few for $50 a pop at the store when you buy ammo and that will last you a year or two.
I anticipate a short term shortage and price gauging do to the increase in demand.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:41 am to Hugo Stiglitz
The NFA of 1934 needs repealed in its entirety.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:42 am to Hugo Stiglitz
It's for the children.
We have to protect their hearing.
We have to protect their hearing.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 8:49 am to Hugo Stiglitz
If your pending approval then the $200 tax stamp will be reimbursed if this passes, as I'm told.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:06 am to Hugo Stiglitz
I think they'll be dirt cheap soon enough. Yeah there will be a run, but i built my BCM almost a year ago, i can wait a little longer.
ETA: How much does a quality unit run anyway? I was never interested enough to go wait list so ive never even checked.
ETA: How much does a quality unit run anyway? I was never interested enough to go wait list so ive never even checked.
This post was edited on 1/14/17 at 9:08 am
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:10 am to TrueTiger
Not that you really care, but they do make an AR a more effective home defense weapon as firing one inside can be so loud as to disorient the shooter.
I really dont want to have to shoot mine inside without one.
I really dont want to have to shoot mine inside without one.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:10 am to Hugo Stiglitz
yeah lets give murdering fricks another advantage over the safety of the public all in the name of the gun lobby and profits under the guise of 'a safety issue'
yay Republicans
yay Republicans
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:17 am to Cruiserhog
quote:
murdering fricks
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:22 am to Cruiserhog
Not sure if serious.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:23 am to AUbused
quote:
Not that you really care,
Easy there, it just some mild sarc.
I'm 100% for deregulating firearms and firearm accessories as much as possible.
I would like to have a genuine assault weapon myself (the kind that empties the mag with one pull on the trigger)
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:26 am to Hugo Stiglitz
I am 100% for people having fire arms.
I am not sure what the purpose for people having silencers, besides thinking it is cool.
I don't really have an opinion on this one way or the other. I'd like to try one out but I don't see why anyone would actually need one.
I am not sure what the purpose for people having silencers, besides thinking it is cool.
I don't really have an opinion on this one way or the other. I'd like to try one out but I don't see why anyone would actually need one.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:28 am to russellvillehog
quote:
I'd like to try one out but I don't see why anyone would actually need one.
Try one. You might see why someone would need one.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:29 am to BamaScoop
quote:
nice to have Americans back in charge of America. First time since 1922 the republicans have been able to do shite without those leftist scumbags blocking them.
Lol. Well the republicans were the yankee progressives back then. Learn your history.
You're also wrong about republican control. Bush jr had control of congress and all they managed was more war and a bailout of some predatory financial institutions.
Posted on 1/14/17 at 9:35 am to Hugo Stiglitz
This is waaaaaaay past due and it will pass quickly.
Also, they need to do away with the SBR law as well. What a crock of bravo sierra that one is.
Wonder when the liberals are going to realize that only law abiding citizens abide by the laws. Crooks and criminals could give a rat's arse about the laws.
Also, they need to do away with the SBR law as well. What a crock of bravo sierra that one is.
Wonder when the liberals are going to realize that only law abiding citizens abide by the laws. Crooks and criminals could give a rat's arse about the laws.
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