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Adrahil

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11. Honestly, Sound Suppressors are freely available in many european countries.

Reply to Hoyt (Reply #6)

Mon Oct 2, 2017, 09:36 AM

Oct 2017

They are not the magical "silencers" of movies. I use one when I shoot at the range. I'm not trying to hide from anyone, but it protects my ears, and is courteous to the folks living near the range.

They work on the same principal as the muffler on your car. They quiet things down.... they don't make them silent.

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Pair of pro-gun bills on move in House [View all] HAB911 Oct 2017 OP

There is a ton of hysteria about this Lee-Lee Oct 2017 #1

Sure, criminals can get them, but if it stops some unhinged non-criminal then it's good. OnDoutside Oct 2017 #4

Thanks for the NRA perspective. Hoyt Oct 2017 #6

Honestly, Sound Suppressors are freely available in many european countries. Adrahil Oct 2017 #11

A "silenced" weapon is as loud as a jackhammer. hack89 Oct 2017 #2

If they are so worthless HAB911 Oct 2017 #3

They are not worthless hack89 Oct 2017 #5

A "silenced" weapon is as loud as a jackhammer. HAB911 Oct 2017 #8

There is a reason silenced is in quotes. Think about it. nt hack89 Oct 2017 #9

Here's the thing.... Adrahil Oct 2017 #12

They won't let facts get in the way of a good hysteria Lee-Lee Oct 2017 #13

yeah, I know, but I gotta try. NT Adrahil Oct 2017 #14

Exactly. Hoyt Oct 2017 #7

Safety and prevention of hearing damage Lee-Lee Oct 2017 #10