Hearing Protection Act: Changes to Firearm Silencer Regulations.
This act changes the rules for firearm silencers, removing them from the definition of firearms subject to special taxes and registration requirements. This means citizens acquiring or possessing silencers will be treated differently than before, and some state laws regarding silencers will be preempted. It also introduces a new tax on the sale of silencers.
Key points
Firearm silencers will no longer be treated as firearms subject to special federal registration and licensing requirements.
Previous registration and licensing requirements for silencers will be eliminated, and existing registration records will be destroyed.
State and local taxes (other than general sales taxes) and requirements for marking, recordkeeping, or registration of silencers will be preempted.
A new federal tax will be imposed on the sale of firearm silencers, paid by manufacturers, producers, or importers.
Status:
Introduced
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