Ed Pawlowski wrote in
:

On Sun, 20 May 2012 09:48:39 -0500, "HeyBub"
wrote:




My state, Texas, just allowed hunting with a suppressor, effective
September 1st.

Whether you build your own suppressor (usually pretty easy) or buy a
commercial one, the BATF requires a $200 tax for each one.

NOT just a $200 tax,but fingerprinting,background check,and written
permission from a local law enforcement officer.
Plus,your state has to allow them.

You CAN'T "build your own" suppressor legally,it requires a manufacturer's
license from ATF.A good way to go to jail.

also,you have to pay the tax,etc,and get the ATF tax stamp BEFORE you can
take possession of your suppressor.



Why do yo want one for hunting? So as not to scare away the target?

the noise would scare other game.
plus,it may disturb people residing nearby.
In Germany,suppressors are REQUIRED for target shooting at the range.
It saves -your- hearing,too.

Why the $200 tax, other than they can get it?

1934 National Firearms Act;
it put suppressors under the same laws as for machine guns.
same for short-barreled rifles and shotguns.

A good read is Unintended Consequences by John Ross;
it's a work of fiction but the author really did his resaearch on US
firearms laws and how they came to be.You can learn a lot about US firearm
laws and the "issues" from it.

the book also has an authentic copy of an ad for a 20mm Solothurn anti-tank
rifle that could be bought by anyone for $200(including a case of 20mm
anti-tank ammo),before the 1968 Gun Control Act was enacted.
I've seen one at a gun show,and it's really impressive next to a Barrett
..50 cal rifle.
you can still own one today,IF you can find a NFA-registered one for
sale,and complete the ATF tax and requirements,and can afford the high
price. you'll have to load your own ammo,it's been banned from being
imported.( the gun and ammo is dirt cheap overseas....)

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Jim Yanik
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