Strictly structured so that WE THE PEOPLE of a lower economic class than themselves cannot AFFORD to fight back!
IMHO, that was one of the foundational reasons for the NFA.
Everything You’re NOT Supposed to Know About Suppressors .... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VWcGwPJQfc
Rather informative video, IMHO. Worth a watch. Of course, it is one man’s opinion but makes sense to me.