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In reply to the discussion: Not just for hitmen: Gun industry wants looser rules on silencers [View all]DonP
(6,185 posts)6. Just like those European Gun Nutz?
One minute we're supposed to be more like Euro Gun Control, now we're supposed to ignore what they do on this.
Europe, where suppressors are required for hunting in designated areas and are sold over the counter at hardware stores in several countries to people with a pistol or rifle permit. No special permits needed.
Sounds just like the imaginary "50 Caliber Terror" everyone was supposed to get all worked up about.
Sooooo, exactly how many crimes have been committed in the US with suppressors?
Or is this just one more Culture War battle that the gun control people have already lost on? I think they're legal for hunting use now in 37 (?) states so far. But that's probably just more Gun Nut Techno babble.
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Another issue where common depiction in movies and tv shows gives the public a false impression.
PoliticAverse
Mar 2016
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