All,
I am in support of the legislation that State Representative David Gowan (R-30)is preparing to introduce that would allow hunters in Arizona to use lawfully-possessed suppressors (also referred to as silencers) on firearms for hunting. I hope all of you are as well. Below is a short email/letter I prepared and sent off to the Governor, Silva Allen, Chester Crandell and Brenda Barton. I hope each of you will do the same.
To _________,
As an avid outdoorsman, hunter and suppressor owner, I urge you to support legislation that would allow lawfully-possessed/owned suppressors (also referred to as silencers) to be used for hunting.
Unfortunately, the media and movies give people the impression that suppressors or silencers are used to completely silence a weapon and that they are typically used for illegal activity. This could not be further from the truth. In order to acquire a suppressor/silencer, a purchaser must submit the appropriate paperwork to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives where long wait times are common (4-6 months), undergo a FBI background check, find a licensed dealer authorized to conduct the transaction and pay a one-time $200 tax for each device.
Currently 40 US states allow civilian ownership of suppressors. The following states already allow legally owned suppressors to be used for hunting big game animals: AK, OR, WA, NM, UT, CO, NE, SD, ND, WI, PA, AR, MS, SC, WV, VA, KY, TN and SC. MT, TX, GA, and OH allow suppressors to be used for the harvesting of non-game animals.
Suppressors make shooting more enjoyable by lessening felt recoil and reducing muzzle blast, protect shooters’ hearing and help reduce noise pollution. Noise complaints are causing closures of shooting ranges, informal shooting areas and hunting lands throughout the country. Increased use of suppressors/silencers on shooting ranges and hunting lands will decrease these detrimental complaints.
It’s time that hunters in Arizona enjoy the same opportunities available to residents in more than half of the country.
As a proud supporter, I encourage you to do all you can in assisting this legislation move forward.
Best Regards,
XXXXXXXXXX
Below is a map showing the states that allow civilian ownership of suppressors.
This map shows where suppressors are legal/illegal for hunting purposes, although the information about Washington State is incorrect.
I am in support of the legislation that State Representative David Gowan (R-30)is preparing to introduce that would allow hunters in Arizona to use lawfully-possessed suppressors (also referred to as silencers) on firearms for hunting. I hope all of you are as well. Below is a short email/letter I prepared and sent off to the Governor, Silva Allen, Chester Crandell and Brenda Barton. I hope each of you will do the same.
To _________,
As an avid outdoorsman, hunter and suppressor owner, I urge you to support legislation that would allow lawfully-possessed/owned suppressors (also referred to as silencers) to be used for hunting.
Unfortunately, the media and movies give people the impression that suppressors or silencers are used to completely silence a weapon and that they are typically used for illegal activity. This could not be further from the truth. In order to acquire a suppressor/silencer, a purchaser must submit the appropriate paperwork to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives where long wait times are common (4-6 months), undergo a FBI background check, find a licensed dealer authorized to conduct the transaction and pay a one-time $200 tax for each device.
Currently 40 US states allow civilian ownership of suppressors. The following states already allow legally owned suppressors to be used for hunting big game animals: AK, OR, WA, NM, UT, CO, NE, SD, ND, WI, PA, AR, MS, SC, WV, VA, KY, TN and SC. MT, TX, GA, and OH allow suppressors to be used for the harvesting of non-game animals.
Suppressors make shooting more enjoyable by lessening felt recoil and reducing muzzle blast, protect shooters’ hearing and help reduce noise pollution. Noise complaints are causing closures of shooting ranges, informal shooting areas and hunting lands throughout the country. Increased use of suppressors/silencers on shooting ranges and hunting lands will decrease these detrimental complaints.
It’s time that hunters in Arizona enjoy the same opportunities available to residents in more than half of the country.
As a proud supporter, I encourage you to do all you can in assisting this legislation move forward.
Best Regards,
XXXXXXXXXX
Below is a map showing the states that allow civilian ownership of suppressors.
This map shows where suppressors are legal/illegal for hunting purposes, although the information about Washington State is incorrect.
