2016 MD GA - Possible suppressor ban

M. Edward Smith · Feb 11, 2016

I saw something posted on Facebook last night by MD Minuteman saying that a Delegate had or was planning on introducing a bill to ban suppressors in MD?

Has anyone else heard of this and, if so, who the Delegate is?

There's so much crime committed with them you know.

Thanks

psucobra96 · Feb 11, 2016

all those criminals getting tax stamps, we gotta stop it.

erwos · Feb 11, 2016

This seems tremendously unlikely to me to gain any traction, even if it's submitted.

M. Edward Smith · Feb 11, 2016

erwos said:
This seems tremendously unlikely to me to gain any traction, even if it's submitted.

Nothing surprises me when it comes to gun control laws in Annapolis. I checked the FP post again and it said it was a Montgomery Co. Delegate.

All that said, I would like to know who it is in hopes of having a conversation with them about the reasoning.

Mike OTDP · Feb 11, 2016

Love it...Considering the background check a NFA transfer requires, this is absurd.

fred333 · Feb 11, 2016

M. Edward Smith said:
All that said, I would like to know who it is in hopes of having a conversation with them about the reasoning.

Reasoning...with a leftist? Surely, you jest. :lol2:

AssMan · Feb 11, 2016

Finally plugging that suppressor loophole, eh? :lol2:

edit: didn't see anything about suppressors, but I did see this minimum wage bill. Hope you don't own a small business or enjoy dining out. A minimum wage that increases the wage to $15, then indexes the CPI if it increases.

http://mgaleg.maryland.gov/webmga/frmMain.aspx?pid=billpage&tab=subject3&id=sb0940&stab=01&ys=2016RS

You guys should be fighting this as well. This will decimate small business.

gungate · Feb 11, 2016

This is probably in response to proposed federal legislation (hearing protection act) to remove suppressors from the class 3 list/process. They figure if it happens, they are ready to deny suppressors.

pwoolford · Feb 11, 2016

This shit drives me crazy! Only in America would we make it very difficult to get a device that helps preserve your hearing! The feds get a little brain activity and realize they never should have banned suppressors so naturally MD decides they need to ban them. You can't make this crap up!

Suppressors should be a $100-200 item that anyone can buy.

teratos · Feb 11, 2016

pwoolford said:
This shit drives me crazy! Only in America would we make it very difficult to get a device that helps preserve your hearing! The feds get a little brain activity and realize they never should have banned suppressors so naturally MD decides they need to ban them. You can't make this crap up! Suppressors should be a $100-200 item that anyone can buy.

What about all the times suppressors are used in crimes? It's gotta happen all the time....you just don't hear about it.

fred333 · Feb 11, 2016

teratos said:
What about all the times suppressors are used in crimes? It's gotta happen all the time....you just don't hear about it.

That's because they've been suppressed, dont'cha know?

teratos · Feb 11, 2016

fred333 said:
That's because they've been suppressed, dont'cha know?

Why are they hush-hush about it?

fred333 · Feb 11, 2016

teratos said:
Why are they hush-hush about it?

It's so loud in here, I'm not sure I understood the question?... Do I have any pets?? Yes, ant farm.

JPG · Feb 11, 2016

pwoolford said:
This shit drives me crazy! Only in America would we make it very difficult to get a device that helps preserve your hearing! The feds get a little brain activity and realize they never should have banned suppressors so naturally MD decides they need to ban them. You can't make this crap up!

Suppressors should be a $100-200 item that anyone can buy.

Is it possible that a Dr. could write a prescription for a silencer (as a medical device) for this reason?

Abacab · Feb 11, 2016

Is there a link to an article on this or someone sort of proof?

Jaybeez · Feb 11, 2016

Its just the post from md minutemen, whom if you know, is pretty well embedded. i'd consider him a very good source.
they have until friday to get bills submitted, without having to go through the rules committee. might take until monday or tuesday next week to appear on the mga wrbsiye.

teratos · Feb 11, 2016

JPG said:
Is it possible that a Dr. could write a prescription for a silencer (as a medical device) for this reason?

I believe I can make an argument for using money from a HSA or flex spending account. I think it would probably require a hearing test that shows some hearing loss. It is possible that we could get it by without that. I would be more than happy to write a letter stating that a suppressor is recommended to prevent (further) hearing loss. I have never tried, but it's logical.

whistlersmother · Feb 11, 2016

teratos said:
I believe I can make an argument for using money from a HSA or flex spending account. I think it would probably require a hearing test that shows some hearing loss. It is possible that we could get it by without that. I would be more than happy to write a letter stating that a suppressor is recommended to prevent (further) hearing loss. I have never tried, but it's logical.

I have very bad hearing loss in the right ear. I wear ear plugs AND earmuffs when shooting. Other activities like snow blower I just wear the earmuffs.

I think I'd be a good candidate for a suppressor prescription... (wife might not agree...)

If this is indeed submitted, does anyone think the MGA will reconsider - or will some jack*ss on the committee suggest wearing heavy ear protection?

I would think home defense would be the absolute best candidate for suppressors - no one would wear ear muffs when attempting to deal with a home invader and the noise blast would deafen me so I couldn't hear if there were any others.

teratos · Feb 11, 2016

whistlersmother said:
I have very bad hearing loss in the right ear. I wear ear plugs AND earmuffs when shooting. Other activities like snow blower I just wear the earmuffs. I think I'd be a good candidate for a suppressor prescription... (wife might not agree...) If this is indeed submitted, does anyone think the MGA will reconsider - or will some jack*ss on the committee suggest wearing heavy ear protection? I would think home defense would be the absolute best candidate for suppressors - no one would wear ear muffs when attempting to deal with a home invader and the noise blast would deafen me so I couldn't hear if there were any others.

I have a suppressor on my HD gun.

ROBAR35 · Feb 11, 2016

teratos said:
I have a suppressor on my HD gun.

That just makes you a good neighbor doc

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