Federal Suppressor Ban Introduced

[Talyn]

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.”

Federal Suppressor Ban Introduced

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.).

And, in the House of Representatives, cosponsors include Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas-30), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.-13), Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-04), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-12), and Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13).

 

[Sld1959]

This is because, like ya know, so many guns with silencers do that gun violence.

 

[Hammer67]

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

 

[KillerFord1977]

Uneducated politicians in usual blue states that dont have a clue on what they are trying to regulate

 

[Old_Me]

what gets me, is why "former" law enforcement get to keep theirs.??

once retired from being a LEO, you are a private citizen in my book, and don't deserve any special privileges.

same here with our 10 rd magazine ban......former cops can have (more than 10 rds) , and military..too..???

what a bunch of crock.

 

[KillerFord1977]

what gets me, is why "former" law enforcement get to keep theirs.??

once retired from being a LEO, you are a private citizen in my book, and don't deserve any special privileges.

same here with our 10 rd magazine ban......former cops can have (more than 10 rds) , and military..too..???

what a bunch of crock.

How about the fact there is an exception for the Atomic Energy commission.. WTF is up with that ?

 

[Talyn]

Uneducated politicians in usual blue states that dont have a clue on what they are trying to regulate

They know exactly what they're doing.

 

[Hammer67]

How about the fact there is an exception for the Atomic Energy commission.. WTF is up with that ?

 

[mikep]

I’d think OSHA would get in it and require suppressors and of course gubmint would collect their fee.

 

[powerboatr]

How about the fact there is an exception for the Atomic Energy commission.. WTF is up with that ?

thats so they can come get you quietly.

the bill authors surprised me...old bob is one criminal criminal criminal he should in no way be involved in any law making

 

[Blackmesa96]

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.”

Federal Suppressor Ban Introduced

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.).

And, in the House of Representatives, cosponsors include Reps. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas-30), Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), Wiley Nickel (D-N.C.-13), Glenn Ivey (D-Md.-04), Barbara Lee (D-Calif.-12), and Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.-13).

How did the ever thoughtful and reasoned members of the Goon Squad miss this? Or maybe it isn't quite anti-Semitic enough for their support.

 

[papa]

Just tyrants doing what tyrants do.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

I’d think OSHA would get in it and require suppressors and of course gubmint would collect their fee.

They should support it as they're a safety group.

 

[Hammer67]

They should support it as they're a safety group.

 

[Marek71]

This is because, like ya know, so many guns with silencers do that gun violence.

Exactly All those drive-by suppressor hits are going to get noisy now.

 

[uspatriot1960]

Seriously doubt this will happen. I’m about to buy another one, so I hope not anyway . I’m sure this is in response to the Republicans bringing back up the Hearing Protection Act to get suppressors off the NFA list.

These idiots in Congress can’t be serious. I swear they’re all morons.

 

[Keystone19250]

I know I’m not the only one to see the irony in the name of the bill/ban……..

(Hearing Protection Act)

I don’t have a need or desire to own a silencer but honestly don’t they help to protect the hearing of recreational shooters?

I know preaching to the choir…….

I understand that certain/all anti gun groups want to disarm law abiding citizens, however this is nonsense.

 

[Lexie__M]

When the ATF first enacted the law (I believe 1934) about silencers to get the stamp it was $200.
In 1934, $200 is like a few thousand dollars in today's value.

Many people are finding $200 is not much for a silencer and I bet that number is increasing each year

 

[HayesGreener]

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

 

[Bassbob]

When the ATF first enacted the law (I believe 1934) about silencers to get the stamp it was $200.
In 1934, $200 is like a few thousand dollars in today's value.

Many people are finding $200 is not much for a silencer and I bet that number is increasing each year

Yeah, except the silencer itself is about $800.