NFA Gun Trust Lawyer BlogAdvanced Armament Corp. has updated the silencer shoot 2011 page with some lodging information as well as the ability to purchase tickets online. If you are planning on attending let me know. If you are one of the lawyers we work with and need tickets, we have a few available on a first come basis.
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Silencer Shoot 2011 – June 4-6 at Tier 1 Group outside Memphis
After a year off, AAC is holding the Silencer Shoot again in Crawfordsville Arkansas (just outside Memphis).
Gun Trust Lawyer® is helping to sponsor the event and raise money for this years charity. While the silencer shoot is not silent, it is a far cry from the noise at Knob Creek. We will be giving away trusts and look forward to meeting many of our new clients. For more information on the event check out AAC’s Silencer Shoot 2011 event page.
Remember that even though you do not need a 5320.20 to travel with your silencer across state lines, we recommend getting approval to avoid the unnecessary detention of yourself or firearms while uninformed officers determine that you are rightfully and legally in possession of a silencer.
Governor of Washinton Signed Silencer Bill into Law
While we had previously speculated that this bill would become law by failure to veto, the Governor actually signed it.
According to the Second Amendment Foundation, Silencers should be legal to shoot 90 days following the end of the 2011 Session. Unless ended earlier, this would mean that you can shoot your silencer legally after July 24th 2011.
It’s time to order your silencer if you do not already have one. You could have your Form 4 paperwork approved in time to shoot it legally on the first day.
Silencers may be legal to use in Washington State Soon
While it has been legal to purchase a silencer or suppressor for a firearm in Washington State, it has been illegal to use them. That may change soon as a bill has passed the house and senate that allows for the use of a silencer if it is legally owned under the NFA.
While it is reported that the governor will probably not sign it, the bill is expected to become law by the failure to veto it within the allotted time under state law.
This will be good news for those who already own silencers in the State of Washington. We will update you once it becomes legal to use them. For more information on Title II firearms in the State of Washington contact a Gun Trust Lawyer®
Defiance Suppressor a Swiss Made Adjustable Silencer
Currently this Suppressor is manufactured overseas, but KRISS is bringing the manufacturing to the United States so that it can be sold here. They have estimated the price at around $500 but final pricing will be set later this year.
Often much of the noise when using a suppressor comes from the slide movement. This suppressor can be adjusted so the slide will not move. It also has an 12 position indexing ring to correct for drift from a silencer. It is adjustable so that you can set it differently for each firearm.
Civilian Ownership of Silencers or Suppressors
AWC, a silencer manufacture had a nice map of where currently legal to own.
Silencers are legal for civilian ownership in the following states Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri (C&R Required), Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Civilian ownership is prohibited in the District of Columbia and the following states: California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island and Vermont.
M4: Silenced and Wet fire comparisons
Larry Vickers demonstrates the advantages of a Suppressor and using water to make it even quieter.
Thinking of a New SBR? Check out the AAC 300 BLACKOUT
Check out the new 300 AAC Blackout from Advanced Armament Corp.
Brandishing a Silencer?
How many of you have taken your silencer out to show to someone. Did you know that even if it is not attached to a gun, a silencer is defined by federal law as a firearm. Many states also define it as a dangerous weapon like a taser or a knife.
In Florida and many states that have concealed weapons permits, it is illegal to show someone a firearm or weapon under certain circumstances. With this in mind, you should be careful to comply with your states concealed weapons laws when showing people your silencer. Many people do not realize they are legal and because of this it is possible that you could be reported for having one and charged with a crime.
While we know of know one who has actually been charged with this offense and feel that the likelihood is small, it does not make the act legal and you should be cautious.
Silencer University – Yes Silencers are legal!
Think you know all about silencers? You may be surprised to see what you don’t know about them. Check out Advanced Armament Corporations Can U – The Silencer University.
When you pass the test, they will send you a membership card and discounts on products.