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TIL > Only those firearms subject to the National Firearms Act (NFA) (e.g., machineguns, short–barreled rifles and shotguns, silencers, destructive devices, an
by neolog 5y ago
TIL
> Only those firearms subject to the National Firearms Act (NFA) (e.g., machineguns, short–barreled rifles and shotguns, silencers, destructive devices, and firearms designated as “any other weapons”) must be registered with ATF.
> Firearms registration may be required by state or local law. Any person considering acquiring a firearm should contact their State Attorney General’s Office to inquire about the laws and possible state or local restrictions.
https://www.atf.gov/questions-and-answers/qa/how-does-person-register-firearm-or-remove-name-firearms-registration https://www.atf.gov/questions-and-answers/qa/how-does-person...
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- Consultant32452 5y agoHere's a weird one about the NFA and "silencers." As previously mentioned, it's still pretty loud when you use one. In the US it's very restrictive to own one ($200 tax, 6+ month wait, registration, etc.) but in places like the UK it's the opposite. You're a noise polluter without one and relatively very simple to get even though in UK it's harder to get guns.
- detaro 5y agoThat's been a topic in Germany too. They are banned, but some argue they really should be allowed as workers protection and to generally reduce noise disturbances.
- Consultant32452 5y agoWe have this in the US too, the Hearing Protection Act: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/95 https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/95 But because movies anti-educate people on this subject it probably won't go anywhere.