Legislative
SilencerCo On Capitol Hill
For months now, the foremost issue in the shooting sports community has been the introduction of the Hearing Protection Act, a proposed bill introduced by Representatives Jeff Duncan and John Carter that, if passed, would eliminate many of the regulatory hurdles for firearms owners looking to purchase a suppressor by removing the devices from the…
Read MoreSelect Proper Hearing Protection to Avoid Permanent Hearing Loss
Until you get to experience the pain from your ears, you cannot see the importance of protecting your ears right now while on a shooting range. Some people have ended up with a substantial hearing loss or continuous ringing in the ears because they could not take a moment to find the right hearing protection.…
Read MoreArmed Society = Polite Society
Despite the gun laws in place, cities such as Chicago are still struggling to curb their violent crime epidemic. ‘Black Guns Matter’ Founder Maj Toure has proposed a unique alternative to the conventional reaction of calling for even stricter gun laws. Toure suggests providing more access to guns along with proper training. “More so than…
Read MoreInteresting Perspective
“Contrary to the assumption of House Bill 1582, weapons familiarization training as a component of an individual’s military basic training does not qualify that individual to carry weapons in follow-on service.” Terry McAuliffe VA Governor February 20, 2017 https://governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/newsarticle?articleId=19432
Read MoreHearing Protection Act Reaches 100 Cosponsors In House
Thirty-seven days after introduction, the Hearing Protection Act (H.R. 367) reached a symbolic milestone in the House of Representatives when Rep. Drew Ferguson (GA-03) signed on as the 100th cosponsor. Introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan (SC-03) and Rep. John Carter (TX-31), this historic piece of legislation will remove suppressors from the purview of the National…
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