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    Default New figures show over 900,000 suppressors in circulation

    http://www.guns.com/2016/08/10/new-f...n-circulation/

    Suppressors and silencers remain a hot ticket item and the registry now stands within striking distance of a million devices. In a sign of increased acceptance, more traditional firearms makers are producing factory standard offerings with threaded barrels while taking steps to expand and produce their own in-house suppressor lines.

    The five states with the highest number of registered mufflers are Texas (165,499), Florida (61,015). Georgia (49,357) Oklahoma (32,192) and Virginia (31,205) which combined account for over a third of the overall total. Notably, Florida, which saw the recent legalization of game hunting by suppressor-equipped sportsmen, had at least 10,593 new silencers registered last year.

    Most importantly, three states in recent months — Vermont, Iowa and Minnesota — have legalized suppressor ownership for civilians, bringing the total to 42.

    Although the rate of suppressor growth slowed when compared to last year’s 39 percent jump, those inside the industry are still impressed with the latest numbers.
    The USA is now a banana republic. Only without the bananas....or the Republic.

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    Default Re: New figures show over 900,000 suppressors in circulation

    Quote Originally Posted by ShooterInPA1 View Post
    http://www.guns.com/2016/08/10/new-f...n-circulation/

    Suppressors and silencers remain a hot ticket item and the registry now stands within striking distance of a million devices. In a sign of increased acceptance, more traditional firearms makers are producing factory standard offerings with threaded barrels while taking steps to expand and produce their own in-house suppressor lines.

    The five states with the highest number of registered mufflers are Texas (165,499), Florida (61,015). Georgia (49,357) Oklahoma (32,192) and Virginia (31,205) which combined account for over a third of the overall total. Notably, Florida, which saw the recent legalization of game hunting by suppressor-equipped sportsmen, had at least 10,593 new silencers registered last year.

    Most importantly, three states in recent months — Vermont, Iowa and Minnesota — have legalized suppressor ownership for civilians, bringing the total to 42.

    Although the rate of suppressor growth slowed when compared to last year’s 39 percent jump, those inside the industry are still impressed with the latest numbers.
    Well, this is almost certainly destined to wreak havoc on the "hearing aid" industry.

    Most suppressors cost substantially less than $1,000. Hearing aids for octogenarians? Maybe times 3 or 4 where price is concerned (probably because they're individually fitted - which takes 5-10 minutes) and then there's the additional cost of those tiny batteries that keep failing.. But at least some companies offer payment plans for the hearing aids...

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    Default Re: New figures show over 900,000 suppressors in circulation

    And 200 bucks per. No wonder the ate wont let go of them being registered

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    Default Re: New figures show over 900,000 suppressors in circulation

    #Suppressorslivesmatter. Let's get it moving lol.

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    Default Re: New figures show over 900,000 suppressors in circulation

    Quote Originally Posted by NathanB View Post
    And 200 bucks per. No wonder the ate wont let go of them being registered
    Interestingly enough the ATF doesn't get a dime of the fees. According to the late Andy Holzegraf who wrote a detailed account of the process and the NFA branch itself, the fees got tagged in federal budget process to be diverted away to HUD. I suppose some bastard politician who doesn't like NFA owners figured they'd disincentivize the ATF from being swift in processing to collect more revenue for themselves.
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