Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is poised to introduce legislation that would remove gun silencers from federal regulation, a big shift in firearm accessory laws.
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In a move lauded by Second Amendment supporters, Rep. Bob Good (R-VA) is poised to introduce legislation that would remove gun silencers from federal regulation, a significant shift in firearm accessory laws. Titled the Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act, or SHUSH Act, the bill aims to entirely deregulate suppressors, eliminate associated penalties, and extend concealed carry privileges with silenced firearms to current and retired law enforcement officials.
InaninterviewwiththeWashingtonExaminer,Rep.Goodexpressedhisbroaderintentionbehindtheproposedlegislation,emphasizingbothSecondAmendmentrightsandthereductionofbureaucratichurdlesinfirearmsafetyaccessoryprocurement.“Iopposeanyformofregulationortaxonthepeople’srighttokeepandbeararms,”GoodtoldtheExaminer.“Noconstitutionalrightshouldbeatriskduetopublicopinion,orsubjecttoregulatoryandtaxburdens.Theserightscertainlyextendtotheprocurementofsafetyaccessoriesforfirearm
