How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
- smithers599
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How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
https://www.ammoland.com/2020/12/how-ma ... z6hkEtDjVM
I haven't read all the way through, but so far, all I see are crimes of possession, not actual use of a silenced firearm to shoot somebody.
I haven't read all the way through, but so far, all I see are crimes of possession, not actual use of a silenced firearm to shoot somebody.
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
Yep, just like prior to 1934. No evidence at all was ever suggested or alluded to when suppressors were lumped in with machineguns. It was only after 1934 they ever started showing up in movies in the hands of bad guys.
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
How many crimes have been committed using an unregistered machine gun? Short barreled rifle? AOW? DD?
How about crimes committed with any registered NFA item?
I'm guessing it is magnitudes fewer than crimes committed with a Hi Point, Jimenez, Bryco, etc.
But, no one is trying to ban cheap firearms. Just trying to ban the items no one commits crime with...solid politician logic. They are all either stupid or lying.
How about crimes committed with any registered NFA item?
I'm guessing it is magnitudes fewer than crimes committed with a Hi Point, Jimenez, Bryco, etc.
But, no one is trying to ban cheap firearms. Just trying to ban the items no one commits crime with...solid politician logic. They are all either stupid or lying.
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
Last I heard, pistols were still indeed the most commonly used firearm in shootings. You could probably count on one hand the number of shootings involving a suppressed SBR.
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
Funny thing is, the USSC in the 1930's ruled that:
1. Military firearms are the only firearms protected by the 2nd.
2. Silencers, submachineguns, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns and machine rifles were allowed to be licensed because they WEREN'T particularly suited to military use. Remember, they were either invented after WWI, or weren't used by the military in WWI and were popular with the criminal element. The main purpose of the NFA was to go after the motor bandits of the era and OC figures in the big cities. It was another tool they could use if they couldn't be prosecuted for a violent crime.
There's a pretty good chance that, with today's SC makeup, the NFA would be overturned.
1. Military firearms are the only firearms protected by the 2nd.
2. Silencers, submachineguns, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns and machine rifles were allowed to be licensed because they WEREN'T particularly suited to military use. Remember, they were either invented after WWI, or weren't used by the military in WWI and were popular with the criminal element. The main purpose of the NFA was to go after the motor bandits of the era and OC figures in the big cities. It was another tool they could use if they couldn't be prosecuted for a violent crime.
There's a pretty good chance that, with today's SC makeup, the NFA would be overturned.
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
I've been carrying my legal supressor for years. I have a copy of my paperwork and stamp in my glove box and shooting bag. Never once, on an outdoor range, indoor range, or out shooting and being checked by wildlife officials has anyone ever asked to see my license.
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
Similar here. I've been to C2 many times, with multiple suppressors. One clearly "homemade". Not one word from the RO. My water bottle on the other hand, did get unwanted attention...AZ Husker wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 10:21 pm I've been carrying my legal supressor for years. I have a copy of my paperwork and stamp in my glove box and shooting bag. Never once, on an outdoor range, indoor range, or out shooting and being checked by wildlife officials has anyone ever asked to see my license.
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
the smart ones know not to ask, however some ill informed idgits make a big deal out of the. its just a tool
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
Isn’t the only one who “could” ask a person in a law enforcement capacity particularly a fed? In all the years I had mine nada
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Re: How many unregistered silencer prosecutions?
Man I haven't laughed like that in awhile. I want to make one!XJThrottle wrote: ↑January 5th, 2021, 6:25 amSimilar here. I've been to C2 many times, with multiple suppressors. One clearly "homemade". Not one word from the RO. My water bottle on the other hand, did get unwanted attention...AZ Husker wrote: ↑January 4th, 2021, 10:21 pm I've been carrying my legal supressor for years. I have a copy of my paperwork and stamp in my glove box and shooting bag. Never once, on an outdoor range, indoor range, or out shooting and being checked by wildlife officials has anyone ever asked to see my license.