In 1934 the NFA was passed. One of the sections delt with silencers. This was because poachers were using silencers to get game without being heard by the game warden. It was the depression and people were hungry.
Well, it's 2010 and we don't have a big problem with poachers. Also, modern electronics make it very easy for game wardens to pick up the sound of a rifle even if a silencer is used.
Most other countries now either encourage or require the use of a silencer to both protect the shooters hearing and to reduce the noise to people who live near by. Our own noise and health laws would seem to require the use of silencers on all modern weapons.
Do you think that there is any chance that common sense would prevail and the law be changed?
What whould you think about a silencer required law? (that would make a pistol about 6" longer and not so easy to carry concealed)
I'm sure that there would be exceptions for military and police. What about exceptions for everyone else?
Should all old firearms be grandfathered or would they all have to be fitted with silencers?
Keep in mind that hi-tech silencers cost almost $1000.00 each and simple versions still cost about $300.00. I'm sure cost would come down this mass production but it would add significantly to the cost of firearms.
Well, it's 2010 and we don't have a big problem with poachers. Also, modern electronics make it very easy for game wardens to pick up the sound of a rifle even if a silencer is used.
Most other countries now either encourage or require the use of a silencer to both protect the shooters hearing and to reduce the noise to people who live near by. Our own noise and health laws would seem to require the use of silencers on all modern weapons.
Do you think that there is any chance that common sense would prevail and the law be changed?
What whould you think about a silencer required law? (that would make a pistol about 6" longer and not so easy to carry concealed)
I'm sure that there would be exceptions for military and police. What about exceptions for everyone else?
Should all old firearms be grandfathered or would they all have to be fitted with silencers?
Keep in mind that hi-tech silencers cost almost $1000.00 each and simple versions still cost about $300.00. I'm sure cost would come down this mass production but it would add significantly to the cost of firearms.