Federal Suppressor Ban Introduced

[uspatriot1960]

Yeah, except the silencer itself is about $800.

On average that’s about right. You can go from around $300 for a rimfire suppressor to well over $1000 for a large caliber one. The problem for me isn’t really the cost or the $200, it’s the wait time. I just can’t stand waiting 9+ months for something I’ve bought and paid for. It’s ridiculous.

 

[Blackmesa96]

I cannot recall any shootings in recent memory where a suppressor was used?

They use them all the time in movies and TV shows, so it must be true, right?

 

[KillerFord1977]

On average that’s about right. You can go from around $300 for a rimfire suppressor to well over $1000 for a large caliber one. The problem for me isn’t really the cost or the $200, it’s the wait time. I just can’t stand waiting 9+ months for something I’ve bought and paid for. It’s ridiculous.

This

 

[BobT]

This

Wait time for electronically filed is 11 months. Ask me how I know. I already wrote to my congressman - have you?

 

[uspatriot1960]

I don’t have one in process right now. 9 months or 11 months is ridiculous one way or the other. It’s disheartening for sure.

 

[Hammer67]

I don’t have one in process right now. 9 months or 11 months is ridiculous one way or the other. It’s disheartening for sure.

Add in the fact that you are paying $200 in order to wait almost a year, and it's adding insult to injury. There is no real rationale that justifies this. It's just archaic, bureaucratic ATF nonsense....because they can.

 

[Lock n' Load]

The sponsors of this bill are probably watching too much TV, movies, etc. and think a suppressor completely silences the report of a firearm which we all know is not the case. Do they want us to go deaf? The only upside to that is that we wouldn't have to listen to their incessant BS ravings anymore. If they would turn their attention to crime and illegal firearm acquisition, the problem would no longer exist.

 

[papa]

The sponsors of this bill are probably watching too much TV, movies, etc. and think a suppressor completely silences the report of a firearm which we all know is not the case. Do they want us to go deaf? The only upside to that is that we wouldn't have to listen to their incessant BS ravings anymore. If they would turn their attention to crime and illegal firearm acquisition, the problem would no longer exist.

I remember a Gunsmoke episode years ago where a guy came back to kill all the people who sat on a jury and convicted him. He was using a Winchester '94 30-30 with a " silencer" . No one could hear him fire it even 20 feet away.

 

[Talyn]

Meanwhile, in many parts of Europe, using a suppressor is considered what "responsible" gun owners do at the range and while hunting.

And in Europe natural gas is considered a "green" fossil fuel.

That being said the increased use of natural gas over the past few years has allowed the USA to have the greatest decrease in carbon emissions than any other country. But that also doesn't fit the agenda.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Wait time for electronically filed is 11 months. Ask me how I know. I already wrote to my congressman - have you?

My wait time was 7 months on this efile

 

[papa]

At least most of you guys and gals can buy a suppressor . Here in Illinois our fearless leaders know that such things might hurt us or someone else so we can't have them.

 

[Hammer67]

And in Europe natural gas is considered a "green" fossil fuel.

There's no shortage of shell games that go on with European energy sources, and how they are characterized, for sure (a whole rich topic on it's own....)

But when it comes to suppressors, they are generally considered to be the 'considerate' thing to use in regards to your fellow shooters on the range or in the field. It's just interesting to note how different the perception of suppressors is in Europe vs. the U.S.

That being said the increased use of natural gas over the past few years has allowed the USA to have the greatest decrease in carbon emissions than any other country. But that also doesn't fit the agenda.

Along with the economic and geopolitical advantages it has given us as well. I think we pay a lot of lip service to renewables in the U.S. (and no doubt, we are also making big investments in it as well) but I don't think there is much illusion amongst those 'in-the-know' about how our bread is really buttered, and will continue to be for a long time.

 

[Lexie__M]

Yeah, except the silencer itself is about $800.

OK, so in overall comparison, is $800 really that of a huge expense.

You buy a house, vehicles, all types of things you like and want but can live without.
You buy firearm and ammo, how much have you spent so far

I guess it comes down to how much do you really want one

 

[Bassbob]

I guess it comes down to how much do you really want one

Absolutely. I don't want one bad enough to spend as much as I would on another quality gun. Comparing suppressor prices to the cost of a house is silly. You're silly.