A bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories.

1/31/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 345, also known as the "Firearm Silencer Regulation Act," aims to classify silencers as firearms accessories rather than as firearms themselves. This bill was introduced in the US Congress with the intention of changing the current regulations surrounding silencers.

If passed, this bill would mean that individuals looking to purchase a silencer would not have to go through the same background check and registration process as they would when purchasing a firearm. Instead, silencers would be treated similarly to other firearm accessories, such as scopes or grips.

Supporters of the bill argue that this change would make it easier for law-abiding citizens to purchase and use silencers for hunting and recreational shooting purposes. They also claim that silencers help protect the hearing of shooters by reducing the noise levels of firearms. Opponents of the bill, however, express concerns about the potential implications of making it easier to obtain silencers. They argue that silencers could be used by criminals to commit crimes more discreetly, as the reduced noise levels could make it harder for law enforcement to detect and respond to gunfire. Overall, Bill 119 s 345 is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen whether this bill will be passed into law and how it will impact the regulation of silencers in the United States.
Congress
119

Number
S - 345

Introduced on
2025-01-30

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill 119 s 345, also known as the "Firearm Silencer Regulation Act," aims to classify silencers as firearms accessories rather than as firearms themselves. This bill was introduced in the US Congress with the intention of changing the current regulations surrounding silencers.

If passed, this bill would mean that individuals looking to purchase a silencer would not have to go through the same background check and registration process as they would when purchasing a firearm. Instead, silencers would be treated similarly to other firearm accessories, such as scopes or grips.

Supporters of the bill argue that this change would make it easier for law-abiding citizens to purchase and use silencers for hunting and recreational shooting purposes. They also claim that silencers help protect the hearing of shooters by reducing the noise levels of firearms. Opponents of the bill, however, express concerns about the potential implications of making it easier to obtain silencers. They argue that silencers could be used by criminals to commit crimes more discreetly, as the reduced noise levels could make it harder for law enforcement to detect and respond to gunfire. Overall, Bill 119 s 345 is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen whether this bill will be passed into law and how it will impact the regulation of silencers in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to provide that silencers be treated the same as firearms accessories.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.