This! Big time. Send them mail till they get the message. I would like a suppressor sometime in my life. Lets make it happen.
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ASA ANNOUNCES HEARING PROTECTION ACT: A BILL TO REMOVE SUPPRESSORS FROM THE NFA
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AmmoManAaron
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LOL, I agree! Use their terminology and tactics against them!
Silencerco has made it easy to contact your representatives ..... Take Action - FIGHTTHENOISE
Just fill out the form.
Just fill out the form.
ty for posting this. Makes it even easier to be part of this.
We need to get the engineers at VW in on this. Create a suppressor that functions normally unless tested by the BATFE. At that time it enters, "full sound" mode and is deemed a fake can by them.
Million dollar idea right there.
Million dollar idea right there.
Thanks. Messages sent.
Thank you for the link! Sent out both messages.
RevoWood123
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Please don't take this as I am not going to support this, I have, I filled out the forms and sent the letters.
BUT
There is almost no chance of this passing. Asking the gov't to give up revenue, especially when the number of these continues to grow. (From 1934-2010 there were about 250K-300K registered suppressors, from 2010-2014 that number more than doubled). Not to mention the public's view on suppressors has been heavily skewed by hollywood and books they've read, and you won't change that perception easily and in some cases never. Don't forget the number of local LE that would be unaware of the law change and the number of prosecutions that would come about from that. Sure you would be acquitted and you wouldn't go to jail, but you'd still have enormous legal fees. Most people still think silencers are illegal and are totally unaware of the NFA altogether. I wanted to voice this not because its not a worthy fight, I just don't want people to be surprised when it doesn't go through. Heck, look at the IN rifle law for hunting, I surely thought that would pass... WRONG.
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There is almost no chance of this passing. Asking the gov't to give up revenue, especially when the number of these continues to grow. (From 1934-2010 there were about 250K-300K registered suppressors, from 2010-2014 that number more than doubled). Not to mention the public's view on suppressors has been heavily skewed by hollywood and books they've read, and you won't change that perception easily and in some cases never. Don't forget the number of local LE that would be unaware of the law change and the number of prosecutions that would come about from that. Sure you would be acquitted and you wouldn't go to jail, but you'd still have enormous legal fees. Most people still think silencers are illegal and are totally unaware of the NFA altogether. I wanted to voice this not because its not a worthy fight, I just don't want people to be surprised when it doesn't go through. Heck, look at the IN rifle law for hunting, I surely thought that would pass... WRONG.
Which is funny, cause I've seen people with a brand new LTCH and still not be able to pass a 4473
E-mailed my Congressman and both Indiana senators. This is what i got back (Donnelly), so basically if it's in the Senate Finance Committee, they won't give up the revenue; unless you could "magically" get some media push to convince the public of the safety part....i wish they would knock it down to just like buying a firearm, but i don't have any hopes up. Sigh.
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January 4, 2016 Dear Mr. XXXXXX,Thank you for taking the time to contact me about S. 2236, the Hearing Protection Act. Like you, I believe that this issue deserves thoughtful consideration. As you may know, the National Firearms Act (NFA, P.L. 73-474) specified which categories of firearms and related items are to be registered with the federal government, or prohibited under certain circumstances. Under the NFA, firearm suppressors, commonly referred to as silencers, are legal to possess if the suppressor is registered with the federal government and the owner pays a mandated transfer tax. In addition, suppressor owners must adhere to other NFA requirements such as maintaining proof of registry and filing required transport applications when changing addresses. On November 4, 2015, the Hearing Protection Act was introduced in the Senate. If enacted, this legislation would eliminate the mandated transfer tax for individuals who purchase a suppressor and the registration and reporting requirements mandated by the NFA. In addition, this bill would nullify any state or local law that requires a transfer tax for a suppressor or requires separate registration. The Hearing Protection Act is currently pending before the Senate Finance Committee. Should this legislation come to the floor of the Senate for a vote, I will be sure to keep your thoughts in mind. It is a privilege to represent you and all Hoosiers in the Senate. Your continued correspondence is welcome and helps me to better represent our state. I encourage you to write, call, or email if my office can ever be of assistance. You can also check out my Facebook page and follow me on Twitter by visiting my website." |
That's a pretty good non-answer.
"Let me answer your email by telling you what you already know."
Seems like they all do this. One of the few times I didn't get a canned email was when I wrote one of our Indiana reps or senators. I don't remember which one it was but I was in campaign mode, asking them to support some bill and I sent a plea to the author of the bill. He politely told me: You big dummy. I wrote the thing. I think I'll go ahead and support it.
Done.
DONE .....
Lol, kinda what i thought.
These guys are like greased pigs, you'll never get them nailed one on one to answer anything. Plus no one is going to put them on the spot with that question in the newspaper, TV, etc.
