H.R.3799 - Hearing Protection Act of 2015

[Omega]

Ok guys we have approximately 70 days or so to start bugging our legislative body to pass this act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3799?resultIndex=76

Write your congressman and ask them to support this bill to get silencers off the NFA list, it's now one of the best times to see if this new administration is going to put up or face another turnover come two years from now.                 

[Oh Shoot]

6 minutes ago, Omega said:

Ok guys we have approximately 70 days or so to start bugging our legislative body to pass this act:
https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/3799?resultIndex=76

Write your congressman and ask them to support this bill to get silencers off the NFA list, it's now one of the best times to see if this new administration is going to put up or face another turnover come two years from now.                 

What has changed? Would still wind up on BHO's desk, not Trump's.

Bill needs to be refiled for the next Congress. Better, simply revise NFA, and remove both silencers and SBR at the least.

- OS

[Omega]

2 minutes ago, Oh Shoot said:

What has changed? Would still wind up on BHO's desk, not Trump's.

Bill needs to be refiled for the next Congress. Better, simply revise NFA, and remove both silencers and SBR at the least.

- OS

That bill can stall until there is a new man at the desk.  That is why I said we have 70 days to get them behind the bill.  BTW, how soon do the new Repubs take their position?

[Oh Shoot]

6 minutes ago, Omega said:

That bill can stall until there is a new man at the desk. ...

No, it can't. 114th Congress ends on Jan. 3, 2017. Bills do not "carry over" to a new Congress, or a new President after the Congress ends -- must be resubmitted through the process.

- OS

Edited November 9, 2016 by Oh Shoot

[btq96r]

2 hours ago, Omega said:

That bill can stall until there is a new man at the desk.  That is why I said we have 70 days to get them behind the bill.  BTW, how soon do the new Repubs take their position?

New Congress gets sworn in January 3rd unless they change the schedule.  But really, they have a lot of Pro Forma things to do until the inauguration.  Chief among them a joint session to count electoral votes. They'll also hold individual ceremonial swearing in's for the benefit of family and friends.

If we want this bill to pass this year, it needs to make it through committee, on the floor for a vote, then same process in the Senate.  All before the Congress adjourns for the holidays...and the House only has 16 days of work in DC scheduled for the rest of 2016, with selecting leadership for next session on tap.  So, that's not happening.

It will have to be reintroduced in 2017, passed, and sent to President Trump's desk.  All among the other priorities they will be chomping at the bit to push through.

Edited November 10, 2016 by btq96r

[Erik88]

I haven't read the bill but my guess is that they would have to "compromise" and just make it so that you could buy a suppressor after passing a background check after removing the tax stamp and extra hurdles from the ATF. That's not what I want, but I'm not sure it would pass without it. Even some of the more central republicans will want to avoid passing this I think.

Edited November 10, 2016 by Erik88

[Wingshooter]

7 minutes ago, Erik88 said:

I haven't read the bill but my guess is that they would have to "compromise" and just make it so that you could buy a suppressor after passing a background check after removing the tax stamp and extra hurdles from the ATF. That's not what I want, but I'm not sure it would pass without it. Even some of the more central republicans will want to avoid passing this I think.

You're probably right. It should be no different than buying a flashlight or scope though. I hope they can get it done.

[Oh Shoot]

5 hours ago, Erik88 said:

I haven't read the bill but my guess is that they would have to "compromise" and just make it so that you could buy a suppressor after passing a background check after removing the tax stamp and extra hurdles from the ATF. That's not what I want, but I'm not sure it would pass without it. Even some of the more central republicans will want to avoid passing this I think.

Very simple short bill. Only thing that changes is that silencer is removed from NFA tax code and simply treated like any other long gun according to federal law. It remains a firearm.

Does go one step farther though and removes any record keeping on state level for them, which may be a bit of a reach regarding 10A considerations, since no such limitation has ever been placed on state gun registries for other type firearms.

- OS

Edited November 10, 2016 by Oh Shoot

[macville]

8 hours ago, Wingshooter said:

You're probably right. It should be no different than buying a flashlight or scope though. I hope they can get it done.

You know what's funny? A scope really makes a gun more deadly than a suppressor does. Give me iron sights and a suppressor at 400 yards and I can't hit you. Give me a scope at 400...you're dead.

[monkeylizard]

SHHHHHH!!!! Don't tell the bed-wetting leftists our secret!

Edited November 10, 2016 by monkeylizard

[raildog]

Here is what Bob Corker responded

Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding the Hearing Protection Act. Your input is important to me, and I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts. 

 

As you know, the Hearing Protection Act would remove some of the obstacles to purchasing sound suppressors, including by eliminating the $200 transfer tax and preempting certain state regulations. The Hearing Protection Act is currently pending in the Senate Finance Committee. While I do not serve on this committee, the information you have provided will help my staff and me as we look into this issue, and I will carefully consider this legislation should it come before the full Senate for a vote.  

 

The right to own firearms for shooting, hunting, and self-protection is important to me as a Tennessean and as an American. I believe in safeguarding the rights of law-abiding American citizens. I will be a consistent voice for the Second Amendment, and I will fight attempts to weaken those rights that are granted in the Constitution. Also, I have attached a “Policy Points” document that shares the steps I have taken to protect our Second Amendment rights. 

 

Thank you again for your letter. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with me. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Bob Corker

United States Senator

[hipower]

26 minutes ago, raildog said:

Here is what Bob Corker responded

Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding the Hearing Protection Act. Your input is important to me, and I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts. 

 

As you know, the Hearing Protection Act would remove some of the obstacles to purchasing sound suppressors, including by eliminating the $200 transfer tax and preempting certain state regulations. The Hearing Protection Act is currently pending in the Senate Finance Committee. While I do not serve on this committee, the information you have provided will help my staff and me as we look into this issue, and I will carefully consider this legislation should it come before the full Senate for a vote.  

 

The right to own firearms for shooting, hunting, and self-protection is important to me as a Tennessean and as an American. I believe in safeguarding the rights of law-abiding American citizens. I will be a consistent voice for the Second Amendment, and I will fight attempts to weaken those rights that are granted in the Constitution. Also, I have attached a “Policy Points” document that shares the steps I have taken to protect our Second Amendment rights. 

 

Thank you again for your letter. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with me. 

 

Sincerely, 

 

Bob Corker

United States Senator

Yeah, sure Bob. You'll get right on that.

[shotgunshooter]

Here is what Bob Corker responded
Thank you for taking the time to contact my office regarding the Hearing Protection Act. Your input is important to me, and I appreciate the time you took to share your thoughts. 
 
As you know, the Hearing Protection Act would remove some of the obstacles to purchasing sound suppressors, including by eliminating the $200 transfer tax and preempting certain state regulations. The Hearing Protection Act is currently pending in the Senate Finance Committee. While I do not serve on this committee, the information you have provided will help my staff and me as we look into this issue, and I will carefully consider this legislation should it come before the full Senate for a vote.  
 
The right to own firearms for shooting, hunting, and self-protection is important to me as a Tennessean and as an American. I believe in safeguarding the rights of law-abiding American citizens. I will be a consistent voice for the Second Amendment, and I will fight attempts to weaken those rights that are granted in the Constitution. Also, I have attached a “Policy Points” document that shares the steps I have taken to protect our Second Amendment rights. 
 
Thank you again for your letter. I hope you will continue to share your thoughts with me. 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Bob Corker
United States Senator

Sounds so genuine. Almost like he wrote it himself.

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[Dolomite_supafly]

What we, as gun owners, need to be doing is calling those on the committee as well as those who will be voting to move it forward. There is not law that says we cannot call representatives from other jurisdictions. If we can come together then we can get this passed as easily as we stopped the bans.

Imagine the innovation that will come when anyone can make a silencer in their garage. I have several designs I would like to try but do not like the cost to do that.

[Hershmeister]

Sounds so genuine. Almost like he wrote it himself.

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What a tool