Federal Suppressor Ban Introduced! If It Becomes Law, You’ll Have 90 Days to Turn ‘Em In

[BoostedHayabusa]

Turn them in!

Ohh yeah, here we go..

YOU DO NOT NEED A SUPRESSOR, YOU DO NOT NEED AN ASSAULT RIFLE-15, READ MY LIPS! TURN THEM IN!

Two federal lawmakers last week reintroduced legislation to ban and confiscate suppressors nationwide.

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) last Thursday brought back to Capitol Hill what’s known as the “HEAR Act.”


HEAR Act stands for Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act. And it would prohibit the importation, sale, manufacturing, transfer, and possession of suppressors. Emphasis was added on “possession” for the obvious reason. It means even current can owners would be affected!

“Gun silencers are devices designed for a very specific purpose – to suppress the sound of gunfire from unsuspecting victims and reduce the chances they can run, hide, take cover, and call the police during an active shooter situation,” said Sen. Menendez in a press release obtained by GunsAmerica.


“It is well past time that we pass the HEAR Act, legislation that would prevent armed assailants from using deadly devices that only make incidents of gun violence all the more dangerous,” he added.

Along with the sweeping ban, the HEAR Act would (per the press release):

• Authorize a buyback program for silencers using Byrne JAG grants;
• Provide individuals with a 90-day grace period after the date of enactment for individuals to comply with the ban;
• Provide limited exceptions for certain current and former law enforcement personnel, for certain Atomic Energy personnel and purpose, and for certain authorized testing or experimentation.

Not surprisingly, the legislation is backed by a collection of the usual suspects.

Senate cosponsors include, Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).

Federal Suppressor Ban Introduced! If It Becomes Law, You’ll Have 90 Days to Turn ‘Em In

“ASA is unequivocally opposed to any attempt to ban suppressors,” the organization said in a press release.

www.gunsamerica.com

 

[skye]

^^^

 

[mak2]

Why would someone need a supressor?

 

[mak2]

Why would someone need a suppressor?

 

[Hossfly]

What is an Assault Rifle 15? Is that similar to an Armalite Rifle 15?

 

[Baron Von Murderpaws]

Turn them in!

Ohh yeah, here we go..

YOU DO NOT NEED A SUPRESSOR, YOU DO NOT NEED AN ASSAULT RIFLE-15, READ MY LIPS! TURN THEM IN!

Two federal lawmakers last week reintroduced legislation to ban and confiscate suppressors nationwide.

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ), and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) last Thursday brought back to Capitol Hill what’s known as the “HEAR Act.”


HEAR Act stands for Help Empower Americans to Respond (HEAR) Act. And it would prohibit the importation, sale, manufacturing, transfer, and possession of suppressors. Emphasis was added on “possession” for the obvious reason. It means even current can owners would be affected!

“Gun silencers are devices designed for a very specific purpose – to suppress the sound of gunfire from unsuspecting victims and reduce the chances they can run, hide, take cover, and call the police during an active shooter situation,” said Sen. Menendez in a press release obtained by GunsAmerica.


“It is well past time that we pass the HEAR Act, legislation that would prevent armed assailants from using deadly devices that only make incidents of gun violence all the more dangerous,” he added.

Along with the sweeping ban, the HEAR Act would (per the press release):

• Authorize a buyback program for silencers using Byrne JAG grants;
• Provide individuals with a 90-day grace period after the date of enactment for individuals to comply with the ban;
• Provide limited exceptions for certain current and former law enforcement personnel, for certain Atomic Energy personnel and purpose, and for certain authorized testing or experimentation.

Not surprisingly, the legislation is backed by a collection of the usual suspects.

Senate cosponsors include, Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Ed Markey (D-Mass.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Cory Booker (D-New Jersey), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).

Federal Suppressor Ban Introduced! If It Becomes Law, You’ll Have 90 Days to Turn ‘Em In

“ASA is unequivocally opposed to any attempt to ban suppressors,” the organization said in a press release.

www.gunsamerica.com

With a supressor.........and without a supressor.

Tell me, oh great fuktard.........exactly WHAT part of that supressor was "silent"????

 

[BothWings]

Why would someone need a supressor?

Dispatching racoons and other vermin at night without waking the neighbors. A few of my neighbors have already done so and it's annoying and disturbing, but some of the coons have been rabid so it's clearly necessary. Still, I would prefer they have a suppressor so they don't wake me up thinking "WTF?". I would get one for the same reason.

 

[mak2]

Dispatching racoons and other vermin at night without waking the neighbors. A few of my neighbors have already done so and it's disturbing. I would prefer they have a suppressor so they don't wake me up thinking "WTF?"

Do you high tech hillbillies have night vision?

 

[Esdraelon]

Why would someone need a supressor?

You've obviously never been to a shooting range or regularly trained as a marksman. The noise is damaging to the ears, long-term and permanently. Suppressors allow the decibel level to be reduced to a range that mitigates - but does not remove - risks to the hearing of shooters. If you've never been around one when fired then you're clueless.
That spitting sound you hear in movies is NOT accurate. The sound is still quite loud and noticeable for dozens of yards. BTW, can you cite a mass shooting where one was used? I'll wait...

 

[BothWings]

Do you high tech hillbillies have night vision?

I'll get something like that eventually just for shits 'n' giggles someday. Sure, why not! After all it DOES make sense to be able to see what's trashing around in your woods at night.

 

[mak2]

You've obviously never been to a shooting range or regularly trained as a marksman. The noise is damaging to the ears, long-term and permanently. Suppressors allow the decibel level to be reduced to a range that mitigates - but does not remove - risks to the hearing of shooters. If you've never been around one when fired then you're clueless.
That spitting sound you hear in movies is NOT accurate. The sound is still quite loud and noticeable for dozens of yards. BTW, can you cite a mass shooting where one was used? I'll wait...

No cause you know, we don't do that kinda thing in the USMC, and I still go to the range regularly. You are so dumb. Even when I was in we had ear protection. I simply asked why you thought you needed one? My goodness you guys babble off.

 

[mak2]

I'll get something like that eventually just for shits 'n' giggles someday. Sure, why not! After all it DOES make sense to be able to see what's trashing around in your woods at night.

Yes indeed. It would make me nervous if my neighbors were firing into the dark with suppressors.

 

[John Edgar Slow Horses]

No one needs a suppressor.

That you want ones means squat in the law.

 

[mak2]

No one needs a suppressor.

That you want ones means squat in the law.

I really don't know what they would be good for. I think sometimes guys that hunt wild pigs use them, but the rounds impact downrange make almost as much noise. I dunno.

 

[ThunderKiss1965]

No one needs a suppressor.

That you want ones means squat in the law.

Suppressors are not illegal you just have to pay for the tax stamp.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Why would someone need a supressor?

Easy,so they can shoot without ear protection.
You need to be able to hear when hunting.
Besides it's not like the gun is totally silent in fact they're far from it. You can still hear a suppressed rifle or pistol from miles away.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Do you high tech hillbillies have night vision?

Yes why do you ask?

 

[White 6]

I really don't know what they would be good for. I think sometimes guys that hunt wild pigs use them, but the rounds impact downrange make almost as much noise. I dunno.

No. Impact down range is barely audible, even on typical iron targets at 100 meters plus. That "Crack" in the air is the bullet breaking the sound barrier, not the impact. Suppressor suppress the muzzle blast sound to an extent but certainly does not silence anything.

 

[HereWeGoAgain]

Yes indeed. It would make me nervous if my neighbors were firing into the dark with suppressors.

Why you can still hear it?

 

[fncceo]

Why would someone need a supressor?

In Europe, suppressors are mandated for hunting.. to adhere to noise regulations.