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Gun control groups turn up volume against suppressor deregulation after shooting

by Chris Eger

Though a recent high-profile shooting in Alexandria, Virginia did not involve a suppressor, gun control advocates pose the question "what if it had" to derail pending reform on the items.

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NRA: Hearing loss study makes case for increased suppressor use

by Chris Eger

The National Rifle Association last week pointed to a study that found one in five who used firearms in the past year never used hearing protection as a good reason for suppressor deregulation.

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Gun control groups: 5 things we hate about silencers

by Chris Eger

A pair of national gun control organizations this week released a set of fact sheets addressing concerns they have with potential suppressor deregulation via the Hearing Protection Act.

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SilencerCo goes loud in NPR interview on Hearing Protection Act (AUDIO)

by Chris Eger

NPR listened to both sides of the issue on removing some of the restrictions on suppressors-- and included the actual sounds of suppressed guns for comparison.

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Groups call out Giffords on ear plug counter to Hearing Protection Act

by Chris Eger

Second Amendment advocates and the suppressor industry trade organ returned fire over hearing protection claims made by former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords' gun control group.

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Hearing Protection Act sponsor volunteers to take Dem opponent to range

by Chris Eger

The day after New York's junior U.S. Senator vowed to stop a bill to remove suppressors from the National Firearms Act, the sponsor of the measure took to social media with an offer.

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Senator vows to stop Hearing Protection Act, citing criminal risk

by Chris Eger

New York Democrat U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is vowing to derail measures that would remove suppressors from the requirements of the National Firearms Act.

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Senator on Hearing Protection Act: ‘Lives will be lost’ (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, a Connecticut Democrat, argues in a recent video about potential suppressor deregulation that it would be a danger to public safety.

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NRA advises sober thoughts on Hearing Protection Act (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

With bills in both chambers of Congress to deregulate suppressors from NFA restrictions, the nation's largest gun rights group warns action in the first 100 days is unlikely.

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Hearing Protection Act pushes past 100 sponsors in House

by Chris Eger

A bill that would remove suppressors and silencers from National Firearm Act regulations is picking up momentum on Capitol Hill.

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Suppressor makers warn of possible shortage if HPA passes

by Chris Eger

With a new President in the White House and the Hearing Protection Act prepped for takeoff in Congress, those in the suppressor industry urge the best time to buy may be now.

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Hearing Protection Act introduced to new Congress

by Chris Eger

House Republicans on Monday introduced legislation to remove suppressors and silencers from National Firearms Act regulation and treat them as regular firearms.

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