ASA Announces Hearing Protection Act

By G&A Online Editors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce the introduction of the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) by Rep. Matt Salmon (AZ-05).

This historic piece of legislation will remove suppressors from the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA), replacing the antiquated federal transfer process with an instantaneous NICS background check. The HPA also includes a provision to refund the $200 transfer tax to applicants who purchase a suppressor after October 22, 2015.

In addition to Rep. Matt Salmon, these are the co-sponsors of the bill:

Rep. John Carter

Rep. Mike Kelly

Rep. Chris Collins

Rep. Glenn Thompson

Rep. Tim Huelskamp

Rep. Frank Guinta

Rep. Trent Franks

Rep. Mia Love

Rep. Doug LaMalfa

“The American Suppressor Association believes that citizens should not have to pay a tax to protect their hearing while exercising their Second Amendment rights,” said Knox Williams, president and executive director of the ASA. “The removal of suppressors from the National Firearms Act has been our ultimate goal since day one. For months, we have worked alongside Rep. Salmon’s office and the National Rifle Association to craft this legislation. Although we recognize that introducing this bill is the first step in what will be a lengthy process to change federal law, we look forward …Read the Rest

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