Ruger Forum banner
Cancel
Create thread New Forums

Do you think the new congress will pass a bill regarding suppressors as a non NFA item?

1 reading
Jump to Latest
21 - 40 of 51 Posts
#22 ·
Colt Carson said:
The short barreled rifle shouldn't be additional paperwork either.
Click to expand...
I hate to say it, but I think this is why often things like hearing protection act don't pass. It starts with "let's remove suppressors from the NFA" and turns in to talk of other things, then people get scared and back down. Same thing happens on the other side, talk of universal background checks turns into talk of banning things and other regulations and everyone freaks out.

Unless the two parties can compromise on something nothing is going to change on regulations. My understanding is they are the kind of changes that require a 60 vote majority. Compromise means giving to get, what would be given up to get the HPA passed?
 
#23 ·
sbird said:
The Hearing Protection Act that would remove suppressors from the the NFA list never made it out of comity last time Trump was in office and R's had both houses. Don't hold your breath.
Click to expand...
we had a very slim majority then coupled with a handful of Trump hating Rhinos that handcuffed him in his first term , he actually has a very favorable party support rating this go around out of the gate where as he was only gaining party support of any measure halfway through his first term , hes a GOP rock star this time , but the margins are in his favor to make up for the two rhino bit ches in AK and Maine , he doesnt have McCaine to fight , and Mitt Romney is not a thing anymore , the man is poised for great things , and we know he will hit the ground running

im 61 so one thing he promised that i really liked is he wants to abolish tax's on Social Security Benefits , you pay into it your entire life , they keep pushing back eligibility , and then when you get it they tax you like its earned income as if it is enough to begin with
 
#24 ·
I think a lot of people who are comparing this go around with last are forgetting: There were a lot of anti-trump reps in office last time, and they were vocal, and they caused problems. Plus you had a Pres who had never held a public office in his life, and freely admits he didn't get much done because he had no idea what he was doing.
 
#28 ·
Like every other day in politics, write or call your representative(s). They respond to the issues that are most important to their constituents . If instead of hand wringing here about whether Congress will change BATFE with regard to suppressors, write a letter or make a phone call. By the time we have all rung their ears, they should hear us. If we want it we can have it.
 
#29 ·
Doubt it. Too many RINO's, closet dictators, and yellow stain clowns fear full of the media and being left off the guest list for the free booze and Swedish meatballs to get a majority. Add to that congress hasn't done anything for decades, they are going to have to be feed with a baby spoon not a barn shovel. Too many other (bigger?) issues That will have to be feed to the lazy SOBs
 
#31 ·
Spiff said:
I hate to say it, but I think this is why often things like hearing protection act don't pass. It starts with "let's remove suppressors from the NFA" and turns in to talk of other things, then people get scared and back down. Same thing happens on the other side, talk of universal background checks turns into talk of banning things and other regulations and everyone freaks out.

Unless the two parties can compromise on something nothing is going to change on regulations. My understanding is they are the kind of changes that require a 60 vote majority. Compromise means giving to get, what would be given up to get the HPA passed?
Click to expand...
I don’t believe today’s democrats can be reasoned with… and I surely don’t believe we should have to give up something to get our Constitutional Rights.
 
#32 · (Edited)
Why would any current politician, correction, why would any current Republican politician fear anything from the fake News Network media at this point following the election? The media is on the ropes, finish them off. Take the kid gloves off, and beat them to within an inch of their corporate lives. Then abuse the survivors.

There is exactly zero credibility right now in the fake news networks. Granting them any foothold in American politics would be a serious laps in judgment.

They have EARNED their own demise. Let them wallow in it. Ignore them. Ostracize them. Turn your back on them. Speak of them no more. Without an audience they wield no power.
 
#34 ·
Hoopharted said:
we had a very slim majority then coupled with a handful of Trump hating Rhinos that handcuffed him in his first term , he actually has a very favorable party support rating this go around out of the gate where as he was only gaining party support of any measure halfway through his first term , hes a GOP rock star this time , but the margins are in his favor to make up for the two rhino bit ches in AK and Maine , he doesnt have McCaine to fight , and Mitt Romney is not a thing anymore , the man is poised for great things , and we know he will hit the ground running

im 61 so one thing he promised that i really liked is he wants to abolish tax's on Social Security Benefits , you pay into it your entire life , they keep pushing back eligibility , and then when you get it they tax you like its earned income as if it is enough to begin with
Click to expand...
Don't hold your breath. Giving tax breaks to corporations and billionaires means the money needs to come from somewhere and Social Security and Medicare are the big targets. Prepare to struggle through your old age, it is on the horizon...
 
#36 · (Edited)
The "General Public", for whom politicians work, is NOW, by popular demand, leaning to the RIGHT. You have overlooked that We The People just voted and formed a Republican MANDATE. We are our own PAC if we want to be. They work for us. What is not to like about that? Let's use it.

Call your Representatives. Speak out. ASK FOR CHANGE. EVERYBODY CALL...Millions of voices cannot be unheard. This IS the way forward.

If we WANT IT, we can have it. Now is the time to strike while the right iron is hot. MAKE IT AN ISSUE if it is really what we want. If our desire is very strong, then so will be the result. Ask all your range, forum, hunting and shooting buddies, wives and kin to call too. Like getting out the vote.

Also, ASK for a BALANCED BUDGET too before the Nation goes bankrupt. Let not the Dems spend us into bankrupsy, impending in 8-short-years.
 
#37 · (Edited)
Love to see it... but doubt it, at least not anytime soon.

There's some BIG and pressing matters requiring immediate attention. Borders, criminal aliens, energy, trade, wars... to name a few. My guess is NFA is pretty far down on the priority list.

So... I pay $200 for tax stamps and enjoy. Life is too short to be waiting since 1934 for repeal.

Image
 
#38 ·
I like the minefield

Treading lightly to avoid ignition...

Gun forums are singing to the choir. The reality is that the constituency to repeal the National Firearms Act is relatively small. The largest constituency is suppressor ownership. I believe the current number is close 5 million registered suppressors which likely represents less than a million owners. The NRA has boasted for years a membership many times greater than that has been largely ineffective and even counterproductive for all things 2A. So....
 
#39 ·
If they did it would kill the existing companies overnight. The real cost for these with no ATF would be $100 in mass production. The good news if they did you could grow/make your own and overnight there would be 200 manufacturers for every one that went under
 
21 - 40 of 51 Posts
About this Discussion
50 Replies
32 Participants
Last post:
fixitagain
Ruger Forum
posts
3M
members
120K
Since
2006
A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
New Member Introductions Tavern Ruger Double Action Ruger Pistols Ruger Single Action