Should we ease firearm regulations and increase access to suppressors?
Bill Summary
This bill would (1) limit the Departments of Interior and Agriculture from regulating lead ammunition and fishing tackle, (2) expand funds for public shooting ranges, (3) remove suppressors from the scope of the National Firearms Act (NFA) (4) open Army Corps of Engineers land to those with firearms, (5) extend federal protections to those travelling with guns and ammunition across state lines, (6) relax federal regulator authority on firearms and ammunition imports, and other measures (see first Related Article). Rep. Duncan, Jeff [R-SC-3]
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Opponents say
• “Law enforcement and military experts have told the American people and Congress they oppose this bill, and that there are very effective hearing protection devices already available on the open market...Keeping guns out of dangerous hands...is the priority for the American people” - Brady Campaign co-president Kris Brown
• Suppressors could make it more difficult for law enforcement and civilians to identify where an active shooter is located by silencing gunshots.
• This bill puts the interests of firearm suppressor manufacturers, whose sales have been slumping in recent years, over the interests of the American people.
• Suppressors could make it more difficult for law enforcement and civilians to identify where an active shooter is located by silencing gunshots.
• This bill puts the interests of firearm suppressor manufacturers, whose sales have been slumping in recent years, over the interests of the American people.
Proponents say
• “The SHARE Act is critical legislation that will protect America’s hunters and recreational shooters and help preserve our outdoor heritage” - Chris W. Cox, executive director of NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action
• Suppressed firearms do not, contrary to popular narrative, “silence” guns. Typical suppressors reduce the muzzle report by about 30 decibels, and even firearms without suppressors are difficult to locate.
• “Sportsmen are the foundation of the conservation movement in the United States, yet some radical organizations seek to limit access to this pastime by restricting the Second Amendment, as well as land and game management. It’s time to reform how we treat these lands in Congress. Let’s responsibly expand access for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. Let’s teach the next generation the basics of safe firearm usage and the virtues of cherishing our hunting traditions.” - Rep. Jeff Duncan
• Suppressed firearms do not, contrary to popular narrative, “silence” guns. Typical suppressors reduce the muzzle report by about 30 decibels, and even firearms without suppressors are difficult to locate.
• “Sportsmen are the foundation of the conservation movement in the United States, yet some radical organizations seek to limit access to this pastime by restricting the Second Amendment, as well as land and game management. It’s time to reform how we treat these lands in Congress. Let’s responsibly expand access for hunting, fishing, and recreational shooting. Let’s teach the next generation the basics of safe firearm usage and the virtues of cherishing our hunting traditions.” - Rep. Jeff Duncan
- Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreate Enhancement (SHARE) Act of 2017
- House to Vote on Gun Silencer Legislation This Week
- Sorry Hillary Clinton, a suppressor would not have helped Stephen Paddock hurt more people in Las Vegas
- Commentary: Gun silencers make it easier to commit crimes quietly
- GOP lawmaker pushes gun silencer bill
- In wake of Las Vegas shootings, no plans to bring gun silencer bill to House floor, Ryan says
