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Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to End State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearm Sound Suppressors

PHOENIX, Ariz. (April 17, 2023) – Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has vetoed a bill that would decriminalize firearm sound suppressors in the state, and effectively end state enforcement of National Firearms Act (NFA) restrictions on the same. Sen. Wendy Rogers and four fellow Republicans introduced Senate Bill 1109 (SB1109) on Jan. 31. The legislation would […]

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To the Governor: Arizona Bill to End State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearm Sound Suppressors

Since the passage of SB1109 would legalize firearm sound suppressors and remove all state restrictions on the same, federal laws regulating them would become "inconsistent" with state law. That would end state and local cooperation with enforcement of the federal regulations.

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Now in Effect: Texas Law Sets Foundation to Nullify Federal Restrictions on Suppressors

The law repeals Texas code criminalizing owning a firearm “silencer,” more accurately referred to as a sound “suppressor” - outside of Federal regulations. It also bans the state from enforcing any federal restrictions on suppressors that don't exist under the laws of the state.

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Now In Effect: Tennessee Law Decriminalizes Firearm “Silencers”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 5, 2017) – Last week, a new Tennessee law went into effect decriminalizing the manufacture and possession of firearm suppressors in the state. The new law not only removes a layer of state regulation, it will help foster an environment hostile to federal gun control in Tennessee. Sen. Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) sponsored Senate…

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Tennessee Senate Passes Bill to Decriminalize Firearm “Silencers”

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2017) – On Monday, the Tennessee Senate passed a bill that would decriminalize the manufacture and possession of firearm silencers in the state. Final passage of the bill would help foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. Sen. Steve Southerland (R-Morristown) introduced Senate Bill 921 (SB921) earlier this year. Titled the “Tennessee…

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