A new tack on suppressors

I heard this was one of the arguments used last year to make suppressors legal for recreational shooting and hunting in Germany.

 

There is no logic whatsoever behind keeping suppressors on the NFA, it has never made a lick of sense as to why they are there.

 

I agree. I think of it as being a good and considerate neighbor. The $200 tax stamp and wait time is such a nuisance.

 

What??

 

With my son due here in a month, it is a legitimate concern of mine. I'm not going BS you, I also love to shoot in my yard and not pissing off the neighbors is another concern. I never understood why they are so restricted, because bad guys use them in movies?

 

Yeah, it is kind of like using the ADA to approve ATVs on restricted trails. Interesting angle that gets humorous arguments.

 

LOL! Everyone at work has filled out the petition now...

 

I shoot 100% suppressed for this reason. I've got a little bit of land, but neighbors are still a few hundred feet away. Not to mention my own kids/family.
Would LOVE to be able to purchase suppressors at the local Cabelas with just a regular BG check and no wait. SBRs too for that matter. Keep full-auto and DD on the NFA for all I care, but take the rest off.

 

I'm really hoping for a nationwide carry reciprocity bill to get passed through. I'd love to be able to drive through MD without the stop, unload, box, lock, crap.

 

Shouldn't even need that BG check. It an effing muffler, a firearm accessory. Hell, they should be included with each firearm.
But the reaction to them by some is quite funny when you take one out and twist it onto the end of the barrel. Such a stigma for a pile of friggin' metal that simply muffles sound.

 

Ed Zachary.

Nobody carries a suppressed weapon. Be like trying to hide a giraffe in a banana hammock.

 

What about those mini giraffes that Russian dude has?

 

Import tariffs are through the roof.

 

Why?

You guys really don't know anything about silencers do you? This bill has been sitting around for a while waiting for the right moment. I think it's now.

Silencers were invented by the same guy that invented the car muffler for the same reason. Hearing protection. During the depression, the Gov thought that illegal poaching was going to be out of control because quieter guns would allow it to be easier, and people are hungry. So, they made it difficult to obtain one. The $200 tax stamp at that time ('30s), was about the price of a car so only wealthy people could afford them. The fee never changed.

There are places in Europe where they are mandatory. You stop in the store, drop your cash, and walk out with one. That's how it should be here. It won't affect poaching and that was the intent of the regulation. (or excuse, you decide)

 

As an LEO in Maryland, goodluck getting that past the Democrat disguised as a Republican Hogan...

 

In Northern Europe, it's considered rude to show up at the range with an un-silenced rifle. And as pointed out, once you're approved for a caliber/weapon type, getting a silencer for it is akin to buying ammunition in the states.

 

Try hunting large game with a 300 win mag, ear protection is easily put on for a shot, and 170 decibels one time can cause hearing damage.

 

I'm only poking you a little bit, Mongo, when I point out my disbelief that it's been

The current bill that exists has provisions for dealing with states who punish law abiding citizens who are otherwise legal to carry in those states based on nationwide reciprocity.

I will say that as a citizen, it does make me feel a bit better about things that you specified governor as opposed to LEOs.