Post-Election, Are We At Risk Of Losing Ground?

By Ammoland

Opinion

USA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Since 2011, the American Suppressor Association has successfully lobbied to legalize suppressor ownership in 3 states and suppressor hunting in 18 states.

The mid-term elections are finally behind us, and the 2019 legislative sessions are nearly here. With the imminent transfer of power to several new anti-suppressor Governors, as well as the swearing-in of eager new legislators, there is a real risk that some of the ground we have gained in the past seven years is at stake.

Despite the fact that suppressors help mitigate hearing damage, and are in no way a threat to public safety (they don’t actually silence a gunshot), the incredibly well funded anti-gun forces are adapting quickly. To be clear, suppressors are now firmly in their crosshairs.

While no one knows exactly what the upcoming legislative sessions will bring, we expect to see attempts to ban suppressors in some states where they are currently legal.

At ASA, our mission is to advocate for the common interests of the suppressor community. Not only will we continue to push for pro-suppressor reform across the country, but we will also do everything in our power to fight any and all anti-suppressor legislation that is …Read the Rest

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