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Committee on the JudiciaryCommittee on Ways and MeansCrime, Terrorism and Homeland SecurityIntroducedJanuary 9th, 2017
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Suppressors have long been misrepresented by the media and Hollywood. They are not "silencers" in that they do not make anything "silent." The muzzle report of a firearm is somewhere around 160dB - immediately damaging to the hearing of the shooter. The BEST suppressors I've tested reduce that to around 127-130dB. By comparison, a running jackhammer at a distance of three feet is only 110dB. Anything that is four times louder than a jackhammer cannot be called silent or even quiet by any measure of the term. The only effect that a suppressor actually has is in the name of the bill: hearing protection.
Does the United States 🇺🇸 of America even exist anymore? If so, we may want to drop the “United “ and add “The disheveled “, “The mangled”, “ The broken”, “The divided”, etc. We are one “United” nation, not 50 individual sovereign nations. We need to be able to travel around our Country freely and comfortably and safely, without worrying that we could be thrown in prison, without our family’s knowledge, for no reason, other than we spit on sidewalk or wore the wrong clothes on Sunday, or held the wrong person’s hand, etc. Republicans are trying to divide America through legislation. They are trying to make every unethical value they possess, a State’s right, and everything they devalue, a Federal law to ban a practice of product. In other words, Republicans are using our legislative freedoms and democracy against the best interests of humanity and our Nation.
We’re dying by the hundreds. The states are doing a lousy job. Time to get rid of all the contradictory state laws and enact comprehensive federal gun regulations.
There is no downside to this bill. Greater hearing protection for lawful gun owners is enough of a reason to pass this law. This could also cut down on noise pollution for ranges.
The liberals measly knowledge of firearms and the constitution, are based on Hollywood, not the truth. For now, states should be allowed to deregulate suppressors, ultimately there should be national reciprocity. Law abiding citizens should not become criminals by crossing a state line. The second amendment is not a state guarantee, it is national.
Silencers are for killing people. If your gun is too loud for you, stop shooting it. I’m a voter in Ohio’s 12th congressional district and I oppose this bill.
There’s no reason to make it easier to buy silencers. This will just make it easier for criminals to acquire them. If you’re concerned about hearing loss while at the shooting range or hunting, then use earmuffs!
We should leave most legislation under state control. If citizens disagree, they have an option to pack up and move to another less restrictive state.
Instead of making things easier for mass murderers and more lucrative for arms manufacturers, congress should look for ways to protect the public.
This is a great bill. Needs to pass. I've damaged my hearing on my own guns one too many times.
I've lost a significant amount of my hearing via firearms, even with hearing protection. I've purchased suppressors and it's been the best thing I've done. The firearm is much more pleasant to shoot. I'm sure at the outdoor ranges surrounding neighborhoods would be much happier the noise is reduced. Now that we can hunt with them all the better, for the same reasons. But the process to obtain suppressors is very prohibited, time and money wise, especially with 41F. I encourage you to forward this to the senate for a vote. Thank you.
The author of this bill has an A+ rating from the NRA. He’s not interested in protecting hearing, he’s interested in protecting donors. Gun owners: No one is making you shoot guns. If you’re concerned about hearing loss, stop. I’m tired of legislation that coddles gun owners while endangering lives. I support your right to own a gun. I don’t support your right to be lazy about reloading, pulling a trigger real fast or wearing adequate ear protection.
Why have 50 different regulations that states would create? One federal regulation that outlaws silencers except for law enforcement.
I live in a city with a gun violence problem. I fear that such a de-regulation would increase silencer availability on the streets, and increase my risk of getting mugged, shot, and/or killed. Earmuffs and plugs are available to protect hearing for shooting enthusiasts.