Post by: GEARHEAD on June 04, 2009, 10:02:18 PM
Post by: jackelope on June 04, 2009, 10:25:39 PM
you mean suppressor?
Post by: GEARHEAD on June 05, 2009, 02:13:09 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on June 05, 2009, 02:36:41 PM
Read first time 01/26/09. Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
16 (c) Uses any contrivance or device for suppressing the noise of any
17 firearm unless the suppressor is legally registered and possessed in
18 accordance with federal law,
19 is guilty of a gross misdemeanor punishable under chapter 9A.20 RCW.
It appears that there has not been movement on this bill during the regular session.
-Steve
Post by: Huntbear on June 05, 2009, 02:43:02 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on June 05, 2009, 03:09:47 PM
From a manufacture of noise suppressors:
http://www.gem-tech.com/legal.html
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To the best of our knowledge, silencers are legal for private ownership in the following states: AL, AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. Additionally, they maybe owned by Class 3 dealers and Class 2 manufacturers (but not individuals) in: CA, IA, KS, MA, MO, and MI. Territorial law prohibits possession in the Territories and Possessions of the United States. There are no known restrictions on governmental ownership. If your state is not listed, check with your local office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, & Firearms or your state's Attorney General. If they are not legal in your state of residence, we cannot sell to you. Please do not ask us to violate state or federal law.
-Steve
Post by: Caseyd on June 05, 2009, 03:22:29 PM
And being in possesion of a silencer that has been fired through doenst matter...so i used it in Idaho :rolleyes:
Too me, seems like it should be all or nothing. Either can own it and use it, or make it illegal all together :dunno:
Post by: bobcat on June 05, 2009, 04:09:22 PM
But by law you can't use a device that will make a firearm quieter ??? Why??? :dunno:
Post by: jackelope on June 05, 2009, 05:15:52 PM
:dunno: just a hunch.
Post by: Mookie on June 05, 2009, 05:39:14 PM
I am just waiting for the law to be fixed so I can discharge in Wa. It is not even worth it to do it secretly.
Post by: Pat/Rick on June 05, 2009, 07:32:14 PM
Post by: jdb on June 07, 2009, 10:13:41 AM
Post by: Mookie on June 07, 2009, 03:23:12 PM
where does it say that you can own them but not use them?http://www.atg.wa.gov/opinion.aspx?section=archive&id=8666
Post by: Jamieb on June 08, 2009, 05:14:28 PM
Post by: BigGoonTuna on June 08, 2009, 09:49:20 PM
guess it makes it a lot more effective for rabbit control when they can't hear their buddies getting thwacked in the head.
Post by: huntnphool on June 08, 2009, 10:00:27 PM
Post by: mkcj on June 08, 2009, 10:35:29 PM
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Post by: hoytem on June 08, 2009, 10:57:37 PM
Post by: Mookie on June 09, 2009, 01:12:31 AM
do we really need silencers? Come on guys if you are talking about hunting what do you need a sliencer for? As for my Italian-American people, I could see the need. :chuckle:Yes.
1, it will cut the cost of health care for people who don't have insurance and refuse to purchase earplugs.
2, It makes it much more pleasant to shoot at the range.
3, 2'nd chance opportunities.
4, sick of wearing earmuffs.
5, who cares about need.
6, reduces recoil.
7, I can shoot those damn cats without the neighbors knowing.
8, It will get those people who complain about the noise that gun ranges make to start whining about other non issues.
9, It is just more fun to shoot when you don't have to yell at each other because you are wearing hearing protection.
Go to a machine gun shoot or find some friends who have suppressors and shoot them, then you will know why we want them.
Post by: mkcj on June 09, 2009, 04:14:51 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on June 13, 2009, 04:19:39 PM
Post by: Mookie on June 13, 2009, 09:25:21 PM
Post by: hoytem on June 14, 2009, 06:31:30 PM
Post by: Mookie on June 14, 2009, 06:57:02 PM
A competent machine shop should be able to do it. I do not know where you live, but if you go to Axel in Spokane he will be able to hook you up with everything you need. He is pricey, but he also know what he is talking about when it comes to class 2 and 3 items.
Post by: Gearhead1940 on June 15, 2009, 08:04:41 AM
do we really need silencers? Come on guys if you are talking about hunting what do you need a sliencer for? As for my Italian-American people, I could see the need. :chuckle:
Silencers are very popular for hunting in the UK - even air rifles I have seen over there have them. From shooting foxes to stag hunting in Scotland.... With lamping I think it is a requirement to cut down on the noise.
Post by: BigGoonTuna on June 15, 2009, 10:24:53 AM
Post by: h2ofowlr on June 15, 2009, 07:56:05 PM
Post by: Mookie on June 15, 2009, 08:14:38 PM
many CZ .22 rifles are threaded for a can. mine is one of the few models that isn't :'(That used to be very common. Not so much anymore. And the thread pattern is Euro so you have to get an adapter.