A bill to amend the definitions of firearm silencer and firearm muffler in section 921 of title 18, United States Code, and for other purposes.

Bill 119 s 1039, also known as the Hearing Protection Act, aims to change the definitions of firearm silencer and firearm muffler in section 921 of title 18, United States Code. The bill seeks to make it easier for individuals to purchase and own firearm silencers, which are currently regulated under the National Firearms Act.

If passed, the bill would remove silencers from the list of items regulated under the National Firearms Act, making them more readily available to the general public. Proponents of the bill argue that silencers help protect the hearing of shooters and reduce noise pollution at shooting ranges.

Opponents of the bill, however, argue that silencers could make it easier for individuals to commit crimes with firearms, as the reduced noise could make it harder for law enforcement to identify and locate shooters. Overall, the Hearing Protection Act is a controversial piece of legislation that has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public. It remains to be seen whether the bill will be passed into law.