![]() ![]() “Gun Owners of America applauds the introduction of the ‘Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing Act’ (SHUSH) Act. “The SHUSH Act would eliminate this onerous regulation to make a perfectly legal sport safer for millions of Americans.” “The current, oppressive process required to buy silencers only hurts the eardrums of millions of hunters, sportsmen, and marksmen each year, and serves to provide surreptitious gun control,” declared Lee. These requirements make the purchase of a non-lethal firearm accessory onerous and prohibitively costly. After doing so, the approval process can take another 9-12 months. ![]() It went into further detail about the process lawful citizens must go through in order to acquire silencers:Ĭurrently, citizens who wish to buy silencers must petition the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) through a tedious process that requires completing two copies of ATF Form 4, filling out TF Form 5330.20, obtaining a certification from a local chief law enforcement officer, obtaining two copies of finger prints, obtaining two passport photos, and mailing all of these items plus a $200 check to the ATF. Silencers are a non-lethal firearm accessory used by hunters, sportsmen, and marksmen to make shooting safer by reducing-though not completely silencing-noise, recoil, and muzzle blast. In a press release, Lee’s office explained what silencers are: The House version of the bill received sponsorship from Virginia Congressman Bob Good. It has received co-sponsorship from Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn. This bill seeks to get rid of the burdensome regulation of suppressors. On April 14, 2021, Utah Senator Mike Lee introduced the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing Act of 2021, ( SHUSH Act). ![]()
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