Hearing Protection Act: Changes to Firearm Silencer Regulations.
This act changes how firearm silencers are regulated. It removes them from the definition of firearms subject to special regulations, making their purchase and possession simpler. Additionally, the act preempts certain state taxes and registration requirements for silencers and mandates the destruction of existing federal records.
Key points
Firearm silencers will no longer be treated as firearms subject to special federal registration and licensing requirements.
Federal registration and licensing requirements for silencers will be eliminated, and existing registration data will be destroyed.
The act preempts state and local taxes (other than general sales or use taxes) and requirements for marking, recordkeeping, or registration of silencers.
A federal excise tax of 10% will be imposed on the sale of firearm silencers by manufacturers, producers, or importers.
Status:
Expired
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