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Title: HR 3799 - Hearing Protection Act: A Bill to Remove Suppressors from the NFA
Post by: GunLink on October 22, 2015, 01:48:26 PM
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ASA Announces Hearing Protection Act:  A Bill to Remove Suppressors from the NFA (http://americansuppressorassociation.com/asa-announces-hearing-protection-act-a-bill-to-remove-suppressors-from-the-nfa/)

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) by Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05). This historic piece of legislation will remove suppressors from the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA), replacing the antiquated federal transfer process with an instantaneous NICS background check. The HPA also includes a provision to refund the $200 transfer tax to applicants who purchase a suppressor after October 22, 2015.

“The American Suppressor Association believes that citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing while exercising their Second Amendment rights,” said Knox Williams, President and Executive Director of the ASA. “The removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act has been our ultimate goal since day one. For months, we have worked alongside Rep. Salmon’s office and the National Rifle Association to craft this legislation. Although we recognize that introducing this bill is the first step in what will be a lengthy process to change federal law, we look forward to working with Rep. Salmon and the NRA to advance and ultimately enact this common-sense legislation.”

Also known as silencers, suppressors are the hearing protection of the 21st century sportsman. Despite common Hollywood-based misconceptions, the laws of physics dictate that no suppressor will ever be able to render gunfire silent. Suppressors are simply mufflers for firearms, which function by trapping the expanding gasses at the muzzle, allowing them to slowly cool in a controlled environment. On average, suppressors reduce the noise of a gunshot by 20 – 35 decibels (dB), roughly the same sound reduction as earplugs or earmuffs. In addition to hearing protection, suppressors also mitigate noise complaints from those who live near shooting ranges and hunting lands.

Unfortunately, suppressors have been federally regulated since the passage of the National Firearms Act of 1934. The NFA regulates the transfer and possession of certain types of firearms and devices, including suppressors. Currently, prospective buyers must send in a Form 4 application to the ATF, pay a $200 transfer tax per suppressor, undergo the same background check that is required to purchase a machine gun, and wait months for the ATF to process and approve the paperwork. In stark contrast, many countries in Europe place no regulations on their purchase, possession, or use.

Rep. Salmon’s Hearing Protection Act will fix the flawed federal treatment of suppressors, making it easier for hunters and sportsmen to protect their hearing in the 41 states where private suppressor ownership is currently legal, and the 37 states where hunting with a suppressor is legal. This legislation will remove suppressors from the onerous requirements of the NFA, and instead require purchasers to pass an instant NICS check, the same background check that is used during the sale of long guns. In doing so, law-abiding citizens will remain free to purchase suppressors, while prohibited persons will continue to be barred from purchasing or possessing these accessories.

ABOUT THE AMERICAN SUPPRESSOR ASSOCIATION
The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is the unified voice of the suppressor industry. Our mission is to unite and advocate for the common interests of suppressor manufacturers, distribu­tors, dealers, and consumers. To accomplish our mission, our principal initiatives focus on state lobbying, federal lobbying, public education, and industry research.

The ASA is a sponsorship driven organization. Without the help of the following sponsors, this legislation would not have been possible: AcuSport, SilencerCo, Silencer Shop, Daniel Defense, Gemtech, Yankee Hill Machine Co., Thunder Beast Arms Corporation, Advanced Armament Corporation, Federal Premium Ammunition ®, Vortex Optics, Dakota Silencer, Freedom Munitions, and Liberty Suppressors.

For more information on how you can join the ASA, and help protect and expand your right to own and use suppressors, please visit www.AmericanSuppressorAssociation.com.
Title: Re: ASA Announces Hearing Protection Act: A Bill to Remove Suppressors from the NFA
Post by: GunLink on October 27, 2015, 10:49:54 AM
NRA Backs Hearing Protection Act (http://blog.gunlink.info/2015/10/23/nra-backs-hearing-protection-act/)

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The National Rifle Association’s Institute for Legislative Action (NRA-ILA) announced its support today for the Hearing Protection Act (H.R. 3799).

Sponsored by Congressman Matt Salmon (AZ-05), the legislation removes suppressors from regulations established under the National Firearms Act of 1934.

“Suppressors significantly reduce the chance of hearing loss for anyone who enjoys the shooting sports,” said Chris Cox, executive director of NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action. “On behalf of the NRA and our 5 million members, I want to thank Rep. Salmon for his leadership on this important bill.”
(continue reading (http://blog.gunlink.info/2015/10/23/nra-backs-hearing-protection-act/))
Title: Re: ASA Announces Hearing Protection Act: A Bill to Remove Suppressors from the NFA
Post by: GunLink on October 27, 2015, 10:50:35 AM
From the PopVox thread... (http://gunlink.info/forums/index.php?topic=894.msg4780#msg4780)


H.R. 3799 HEARING PROTECTION ACT OF 2015 (https://popvox.com/bills/us/114/hr3799)

To provide that silencers be treated the same as long guns - i.e. remove silencers/suppressors from under the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA) and require only a 4473 and NICS check instead of a months-long wait and $200 tax stamp for transfer and registration.

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A BILL
To provide that silencers be treated the same as long guns.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the "Hearing Protection Act of 2015''.

SEC. 2. EQUAL TREATMENT OF SILENCERS AND FIREARMS.
(a) In General.--Section 5845(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by striking ``(7) any silencer'' and all that follows through ``; and (8)'' and inserting ``; and (7)''. (b) Effective Date.-- (1) In general.--The amendment made by this section shall take effect on the date of the enactment of this Act. (2) Transfers.--In the case of the tax imposed by section 5811 of such Code, the amendment made by this section shall apply with respect to transfers after October 22, 2015.

SEC. 3. TREATMENT OF CERTAIN SILENCERS.
Section 5841 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by adding at the end the following: ``(f) Firearm Silencers.--A person acquiring or possessing a firearm silencer in accordance with Chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, shall be treated as meeting any registration and licensing requirements of the National Firearms Act (as in effect on the day before the date of the enactment of this subsection) with respect to such silencer.''.

Continue reading and SUPPORT the bill at https://popvox.com/bills/us/114/hr3799 (https://popvox.com/bills/us/114/hr3799)
Title: Re: HR 3799 - Hearing Protection Act: A Bill to Remove Suppressors from the NFA
Post by: GunLink on October 29, 2015, 12:25:31 PM
Support HR 3799 to Remove Silencers from NFA

Read full text of HR3799, more reasons to support it, and more here.
 (http://blog.gunlink.info/2015/10/27/support-hr-3799-to-remove-silencers-from-nfa/)

Title: Re: HR 3799 - Hearing Protection Act: A Bill to Remove Suppressors from the NFA
Post by: GunLink on November 28, 2016, 08:26:12 PM
There is now some rumbling about this thing getting some legs under a President Trump. 

http://blog.gunlink.info/2016/11/14/how-silencers-work-a-closer-look-at-gun-mufflers/