[marktwain]

In much of the world, silencers are treated just like any other firearm accessory, like a scope or a stock or a magazine.

The United States has some of the most draconian penalties for silencer possession in the world. There is no legislative history to suggest why, except a case in the 1980's that did not involve silencers.

[Lazamataz]

When it comes to silencers....

.....Shhhhhhhhh.

[gaijin]

I believe that in Finland or maybe Norway use of a suppressor is a legal REQUIREMENT..?

Very enlightened.

[Cicero]

Big Government Insanity.

[BuffaloJack]

Noise suppressors should be required in the USA.
It will save the hearing of countless hunters and shooters.
It does not spook the neighbors and marksmanship improves because the shooter is less likely to flinch.

[Gator113]

I built an outdoor range on my property and I am certain that some of my neighbors would appreciate it if I used silencers.

[USFRIENDINVICTORIA]

Someone invented firearm silencers!? I wonder how they did that.

[Organic Panic]

Idiot moron hoplophobe politicians make their decisions from movies. They see some movie where the hitman sneaks in to a house and "pht." Shoots 10 bullets and the silencer renders the noise quieter than a mouse fart.

And you want to see something more ridiculous. Check out a registered drop in auto sear for an AR-15...

THIS $10 metal assembly is currently selling for $24,000. YES, $24,000!!! It is considered a "Machine Gun" by the ATF and only these pieces of metal registered before 86 are legal to sell and possess.

[OldNewYork]

New Zealanders can also legally distill their own alcohol, so they’ve got that going for them too.