Silencers

[neauone]

Okay, I don't understand something, and for the most part I've been a gun and rifle owner for a short period of time.

Likewise, it came as a shock to me, how expensive it is to dabble in gun ownership and the insane gun upgrade costs.

Now, that being said, it puzzles me that a gun or rifle owner has to pay for a stamp at 200.00 on top of the cost of a silencer.

Just to put a reasonable number on it, say 700.00 total.

But what is a silencer, it's nothing more than a muffler except it's for a gun or rifle.

While I can understand a 20.00 fee or perhaps a 50.00 fee, but a 200.00 fee called a stamp.
It can be for no other reason than to track gun owners.

So if you want a silencer for your .22, or AR or AK, etc. shouldn't your stamp which you have filed cover all of them.

No, you have to have a stamp for all of them if I'm not mistaken.

But here's the thing or point I want to make. Doesn't make sense to muffle the sound of a rifle or gun to cut down on noice pollution or better yet ear damage.

Shouldn't we as gun owners put pressure on our elected officials to lessen the cost of this so called "stamp" for the reasons I mentioned above.

Perhaps millions of gun and rifle owners would purchase more silencers if they weren't hit with such a high tax stamp.

 

[GAGunguy]

The $200 tax stamp was actually designed as a deterrent, in 1934 when it was passed, $200 was an astronomical fee. In todays dollars its $3800.

 

[BillsCamino]

My buddies in Ireland can buy silencers over the counter...they are considered hearing protection.

Now try to make an ammo purchase...that's an issue !!!

 

[yellowhammer]

I wouldn`t pay $20 for a suppressor. I like to hear my guns roar. I`ll never buy one or buy a gun with one already on it. Just me.

 

[timbgtm]

Okay, I don't understand something, and for the most part I've been a gun and rifle owner for a short period of time.

Likewise, it came as a shock to me, how expensive it is to dabble in gun ownership and the insane gun upgrade costs.

Now, that being said, it puzzles me that a gun or rifle owner has to pay for a stamp at 200.00 on top of the cost of a silencer.

Just to put a reasonable number on it, say 700.00 total.

But what is a silencer, it's nothing more than a muffler except it's for a gun or rifle.

While I can understand a 20.00 fee or perhaps a 50.00 fee, but a 200.00 fee called a stamp.
It can be for no other reason than to track gun owners.

So if you want a silencer for your .22, or AR or AK, etc. shouldn't your stamp which you have filed cover all of them.

No, you have to have a stamp for all of them if I'm not mistaken.

But here's the thing or point I want to make. Doesn't make sense to muffle the sound of a rifle or gun to cut down on noice pollution or better yet ear damage.

Shouldn't we as gun owners put pressure on our elected officials to lessen the cost of this so called "stamp" for the reasons I mentioned above.

Perhaps millions of gun and rifle owners would purchase more silencers if they weren't hit with such a high tax stamp.

Something as simple as a suppressor shouldn't have government over approval. I enjoy shooting without the incumbersome ear mufflers.

 

[mrbluewarrior]

Welcome to the gun community! LoL

 

[neauone]

I wouldn`t pay $20 for a suppressor. I like to hear my guns roar. I`ll never buy one or buy a gun with one already on it. Just me.

Its not 20.00 for the suppressor, but for the stamp. LOL

 

[StuP]

My buddies in Ireland can buy silencers over the counter...they are considered hearing protection.

Now try to make an ammo purchase...that's an issue !!!

Like England; by the time you've actually got a license for a gun, (if they decide to give you one after jumping through all the hoops, think NFA x 1000, and costs), the way guns and ammunition are tracked and controlled anyone can buy a silencer, (as the chance you've got anything to mount it on, is pretty small).

 

[Horsehat]

I wouldn`t pay $20 for a suppressor. I like to hear my guns roar. I`ll never buy one or buy a gun with one already on it. Just me.

What’s that you said? Speak up.

 

[Just1more]

Okay, I don't understand something, and for the most part I've been a gun and rifle owner for a short period of time.

Likewise, it came as a shock to me, how expensive it is to dabble in gun ownership and the insane gun upgrade costs.

Now, that being said, it puzzles me that a gun or rifle owner has to pay for a stamp at 200.00 on top of the cost of a silencer.

Just to put a reasonable number on it, say 700.00 total.

But what is a silencer, it's nothing more than a muffler except it's for a gun or rifle.

While I can understand a 20.00 fee or perhaps a 50.00 fee, but a 200.00 fee called a stamp.
It can be for no other reason than to track gun owners.

So if you want a silencer for your .22, or AR or AK, etc. shouldn't your stamp which you have filed cover all of them.

No, you have to have a stamp for all of them if I'm not mistaken.

But here's the thing or point I want to make. Doesn't make sense to muffle the sound of a rifle or gun to cut down on noice pollution or better yet ear damage.

Shouldn't we as gun owners put pressure on our elected officials to lessen the cost of this so called "stamp" for the reasons I mentioned above.

Perhaps millions of gun and rifle owners would purchase more silencers if they weren't hit with such a high tax stamp.

some silencers are multi caliber so you could use one ($200 stamp) for multiple guns.