Archive for American Silencer Association

Iowa silencer bill advances from committee

The American Silencer Association reports that the Judiciary Committee of the Iowa General Assembly has advanced HF 384, which would legalize silencers in Iowa for those who are otherwise in compliance with the law, including the National Firearms Act. The bill can now be schedule for debate by the full Iowa House, but it still […]

ASA lobbyist talks about winning silencer strategy

In the silencer industry, this year has been a year of creeping bureaucracy, with nasty proposed regulations pending at ATF and ever-increasing paperwork processing times. But 2013 has otherwise been a good one for the silencer industry, which continues to grow. SilencerCo was even recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the “Top 500 Fasting Growing […]

North Carolina ends prohibition on hunting with silencers

Governor Pat McCrory signed H937 into law today, ending the legal prohibition on the use of legal firearms silencers while hunting in an otherwise lawful manner. A National Rifle Association omnibus bill that makes numerous changes to gun laws in North Carolina, H937 goes into effect on October 1, 2013. The NRA-ILA characterizes the bill as “the most comprehensive pro-gun […]

Montana Gov. vetoes hunting safety bill

On Monday, Governor Steve Bullock of Montana vetoed a bill that would eliminate criminal penalties for hunters seeking to protect their hearing through the use of firearm silencers. The American Silencer Association reports: “HB 205 was vetoed by Governor Bullock late Monday afternoon. Despite this setback, the ASA will revisit the issue in Montana during the next legislative session. […]

Gov. Mead of WY signs silencer hunting bill

Starting in July, hunters in Wyoming will be able to hunt a little more safely. After a legislative process that saw the initial measure amended to not include big game, the final bill signed by Gov. Matt Mead yesterday authorizes the use of silencers for all hunting in Wyoming, including big game. In ending its […]

WY legislature moves to legalize hunting with silencers

On Tuesday, the Wyoming House of Representatives voted to join a majority of states that allow the use of silencers while hunting. This measure was already approved by the Senate and is headed to Gov. Mead’s desk for his signature. Wyoming is already a popular hunting destination. If this bill is signed into law, hunters […]