Source: Reason
by JD Tuccille
“When shooting, especially at indoor ranges, one of the bigger concerns is hearing protection. Most firearms are loud, and shooting without some means of moderating the noise — ear plugs or muffs — is a sure path to tinnitus and hearing loss. Also helpful are sound suppressors, which reduce the decibel level of firearms’ discharges (they remain loud, but less so). Unfortunately, suppressors have been severely regulated at the federal level since the 1930s and are banned in some states. But this year, a race is on between litigation and legislation to ease the legal barriers to buying and using suppressors.” (06/18/25)
https://reason.com/2025/06/18/gun-owners-deserve-freedom-to-enjoy-the-sound-of-silencers/