{"id":211636,"date":"2025-01-16T07:38:43","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T13:38:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=211636"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:22:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T17:22:35","slug":"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">3<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Good news for hunters, sportsmen, and anyone tired of outdated government overreach\u2014Congressman Ben Cline (R-VA) has reintroduced the <strong>Hearing Protection Act (HPA)<\/strong>, aiming to make it easier for law-abiding citizens to protect their hearing while exercising their Second Amendment rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For too long, the process of purchasing a firearm suppressor has been bogged down by unnecessary regulations. The HPA seeks to fix this by removing suppressors from the <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/gun-owners-of-america-national-firearms-act\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\" title=\"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3316\">National Firearms Act<\/a> (NFA) requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC02869-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"0 - Echelon Suppressor Test\" class=\"wp-image-196210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC02869-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC02869-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC02869-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC02869-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DSC02869-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">As Knox Williams, ASA President, put it: \u201cLaw-abiding citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing when they exercise their Second Amendment rights.\u201d <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead, buyers would only need to pass an instant <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/big-numbers-big-rights-over-15-2-million-nics-background-checks-in-2024\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\" title=\"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"3315\">NICS background check<\/a>, just like when purchasing a rifle. No special tax, no months-long waiting period\u2014just straightforward access to a device designed for safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-safer-smarter-approach-to-shooting\">A Safer, Smarter Approach to Shooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/accessories\/supressors\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\" title=\"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!\">Suppressors<\/a> don\u2019t &#8220;silence&#8221; firearms, despite what Hollywood wants you to believe. Instead, they reduce the noise level of a gunshot to prevent permanent hearing damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Organizations like the American Suppressor Association (ASA) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) have long supported this legislation as a practical, safety-focused measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-the-best-snub-nose-revolvers\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/digest\/the-best-snub-nose-revolvers\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\" title=\"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!\">The Best Snub Nose Revolvers<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As Knox Williams, ASA President, put it: \u201cLaw-abiding citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing when they exercise their Second Amendment rights.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ASA sees the HPA as a perfect example of commonsense legislation, and it\u2019s hard to disagree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-broad-support-from-pro-2a-advocates\">Broad Support from Pro-2A Advocates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Rep. Cline isn\u2019t alone in this fight. A whopping 38 cosponsors, including notable Second Amendment champions like Reps. August Pfluger (R-TX), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), and Burgess Owens (R-UT), have thrown their support behind this bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Backing also comes from major groups like the NRA, the Congressional Sportsmen\u2019s Foundation (CSF), and even the <strong>Academy of Doctors of Audiology<\/strong>\u2014because protecting your hearing isn\u2019t just smart; it\u2019s essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF\u2019s Senior VP, said it best: Suppressors are safety devices&#8230; &#8220;The focus should be on removing barriers to safe and responsible use of firearms.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-matters\">Why This Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it\u2014most gun owners are responsible, law-abiding citizens. They shouldn\u2019t have to jump through hoops to access safety tools like suppressors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The HPA doesn\u2019t just simplify the process; it reinforces the idea that responsible gun ownership and personal safety go hand in hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cline.house.gov\/uploadedfiles\/hearing_protection_act_file.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\" title=\"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!\">Hearing Protection Act (H.R. 404)<\/a><\/strong> is a step toward smarter, less restrictive firearm laws that respect your rights while promoting safety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re at the range or in the field, this legislation could make a big difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay tuned for updates as the bill progresses in the 119th Congress. It\u2019s time to cut the red tape and let freedom\u2014and safety\u2014<em>ring<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/cline.house.gov\/uploadedfiles\/hearing_protection_act_file.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\" title=\"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!\">HERE<\/a> to read the full bill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"hearing-protection-act-reintroduced\" title=\"Hearing Protection Act Reintroduced!\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a> ***<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Suppressors don\u2019t &#8220;silence&#8221; firearms, despite what Hollywood wants you to believe. 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