[unixfox]

First of all, how do they know who owns what? Surely they wouldn’t be snooping into firearms purchases records now would they?

When the first LEO gets shot for trying to confiscate, the war will have started.

[Blueflag]

Federal tax stamp data is likely available to them.

I no longer have my suppressor. It failed and I disposed of it.

/s

[Brooklyn Attitude]

“First of all, how do they know who owns what?”

Actually it’s super easy, barely an inconvenience. Purchasing a suppressor requires Tax stamps, ATF approvals, FFL records, etc. I’m sure the State authorities can get their hands on them since it’s for such a good cause and will prevent the vast number of suppressor involved murders.

[Stonewall1]

Or after anyone who files a NFA Trust with the state

[Lurkinanloomin]

Suppressors are already registered with the ATF.
They know who has them.

[hanamizu]

First of all, how do they know who owns what?

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Suppressors require a $200 Federal Tax stamp. To apply for the stamp, you must get the head law-enforcement officer to sign off on your application if you apply as an individual instead of a corporation. So, yes, in states where suppressors are legal, LEOs do know who owns what.