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Use of a suppressor makes all the difference with an AR-type rifle.<\/p><\/div>\n

The only thing to really hate about shooting guns is that it\u2019s a LOUD activity. A REALLY, REALLY LOUD ACTIVITY!<\/p>\n

Thankfully we have suppressors, which greatly reduce the noise produced by putting lead down range. Sadly though, suppressors are regulated by the National Firearms Act, which means they are a pain in the butt to obtain (You can read all about how suppressors work <\/a>and how to obtain them<\/a>\u00a0in those great GunsAmerican articles).<\/p>\n

In a nutshell, under current law, one must fill out paperwork, submit fingerprints and a registration form, pass an ATF background check, obtain a signature from a chief law enforcement officer and pay a $200 tax before purchasing a suppressor.<\/p>\n

Well, maybe, just maybe we are one step closer to removing suppressors also known as silencers from the NFA\u2019s reach, and doing away with that arduous and time-consuming process.<\/p>\n

On Thursday, Arizona Congressman Matt Salmon introduced a bill called the \u201cHearing Protection Act\u201d that would free suppressors from the shackles of the NFA, and instead simply require prospective purchasers to pass a NICS background check.<\/p>\n

The bill has the backing of both the National Rifle Association\u2019s Institute of Legislative Action and the American Suppressor Association.<\/p>\n

\u201cSuppressors significantly reduce the chance of hearing loss for anyone who enjoys the shooting sports,\u201d said Chris Cox, executive director of NRA-ILA \u201cOn behalf of the NRA and our 5 million members, I want to thank Rep. Salmon for his leadership on this important bill.”<\/p>\n

\u201cSuppressors benefit all involved in hunting and the shooting sports. It\u2019s time to bring the law in line with modern technology,\u201d added Cox.<\/p>\n

As the ASA notes in its press release:<\/a> suppressors are simply mufflers for firearms, which function by trapping the expanding gasses at the muzzle, allowing them to slowly cool in a controlled environment. On average, suppressors reduce the noise of a gunshot by 20 \u2013 35 decibels (dB), roughly the same sound reduction as earplugs or earmuffs. In addition to hearing protection, suppressors also mitigate noise complaints from those who live near shooting ranges and hunting lands.<\/p>\n

\"Gemtech's<\/a>

Gemtech’s The One <\/a>suppressors covers almost all of the rifle bases.<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cThe American Suppressor Association believes that citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing while exercising their Second Amendment rights,\u201d said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the ASA.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act has been our ultimate goal since day one. For months, we have worked alongside Rep. Salmon\u2019s office and the National Rifle Association to craft this legislation,\u201d continued Williams.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough we recognize that introducing this bill is the first step in what will be a lengthy process to change federal law, we look forward to working with Rep. Salmon and the NRA to advance and ultimately enact this common-sense legislation,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n

Yes, nothing happens over night, especially when we talk about turning a bill into a law. But I\u2019d argue that the wind is at the back of the ASA and the NRA-ILA on this front. Removing suppressors from the NFA is, indeed, common sense. Hopefully, they make real progress on this in the coming months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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