Washington Examiner by Brady Knox 5/8/2024
Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is set to introduce a bill to exempt gun silencers from federal regulation.
The Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act would completely deregulate suppressors at the federal level, eliminate penalties associated with owning a suppressor, and permit current and retired law enforcement to carry concealed silenced firearms. Speaking with the Washington Examiner, Good said that the bill was not just about protecting the Second Amendment but that it would also help cut bureaucracy in acquiring the accessory.
“I oppose any form of regulation or tax on the people’s right to keep and bear arms. No constitutional right should be at risk due to public opinion, or subject to regulatory and tax burdens,” he said. “These rights certainly extend to the procurement of safety accessories for firearms. My legislation would eliminate the overly complicated and antiquated process for acquiring suppressors and ensure that those purchases are no longer subject to federal regulation.”
Silencers, interchangeably known as suppressors, are cylindrical devices attached to the barrel of firearms to reduce the sound and muzzle flash created by a firearm.
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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/2995536/bob-good-introducing-bill-to-protect-gun-silencers-from-federal-regulation/
