Mike Lee, R-Utah, and co-sponsored by Texas Republican Sens. Meanwhile, on April 14, Republicans in Congress introduced the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing Act of 2021, or SHUSH Act.

The legislation includes language authorizing a “buyback” program, although it’s unclear how the government could “buy something back” that it never owned.

Since there are already more than 2 million suppressors privately owned in the United States, the measure’s portion relating to “possessing” a suppressor would mean all that are currently in private hands would have to be relinquished to the government. “These deadly accessories have no place in American society, and I’m grateful to Senator Menendez for introducing this legislation to prohibit them for good.” “Silencers are first and foremost a tool for criminals who want to shoot in secrecy and catch their victims unaware,” Everytown President John Feinblatt said in a prepared release. Of course, gun-ban groups are fully in support of the punitive legislation, even though it would do nothing to fight violent crime. Suppressors only marginally suppress a gun blast, bringing the level down to around 120 to 150dB-a level that is still easily identified as a gunshot. In reality, most civilian-accessible firearms emit sounds ranging from about 140 to about 175 decibels. That is why we must pass the HEAR Act, commonsense legislation that will prevent armed assailants from using these deadly devices to make it easier to shoot and kill another person.'Īpparently, Mendez’s view of suppressors is learned mostly from Hollywood movies, where the devices typically render guns nearly completely silent and allow hired assassins to ply their trade with no worry of gunshots alerting authorities. “I would be surprised if this decision were upheld at the appellate level,” said Bradley, a former prosecutor.“Gun silencers are dangerous devices with one purpose and one purpose only-to muffle the sound of gunfire from unsuspecting victims,” Menendez said of the legislation. “The sound of gunshots is what signals you to run, hide, take cover, call the police and help others save themselves however, this is nearly impossible when a gun silencer is used. Rob Bradley (R-Fleming Island) told The Herald he believes the Legislature acted lawfully. Scott spokesman John Tupps to The Herald that the governor’s office is reviewing the judge’s ruling. Kylie Mason, a spokeswoman for Attorney General Pam Bondi, told The Associated Press they would appeal the order. As a result, The Herald reports, judges have tossed out several high-profile murder cases after pretrial immunity hearings in Miami-Dade County.Īccording to The Herald, Hirsch’s ruling likely will lead to legal wrangling in the appellate courts and the Florida Supreme Court. State attorneys maintain the law essentially forces them to try a case twice, first during a pretrial immunity hearing to disprove a self-defense claim, and then during trials. The Legislature modified the 2005 statute to require prosecutors prove by “clear and convincing” evidence that someone wasn’t acting in self-defense. Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Milton Hirsch ruled on July 3 that Florida lawmakers exceeded their authority in updating the state’s “Stand Your Ground” law during the state’s 2017 legislative session.Īccording to The Miami Herald, Hirsch’s 14-page order claims that changes to the law are “procedural” and, therefore, could only be legally crafted by the Florida Supreme Court instead of by the Legislature, making the revised law unconstitutional. Chicago Defender: Trump Should Not Be Able to Use Executive Orders to Erase Obama’s Executive Gun Control IN THE COURTSįlorida Ruling: A Sudden Stand Down For ‘Stand Your Ground’ Senate Passes Bill to Allow Teachers to Carry Guns in School Wisconsin: Do you favor a bill allowing gun safety to be taught in state public high schools? Rhode Island: Domestic violence gun bill passes Senate Gun Rights Advocates Continue Fight To Carry Guns At Texas Zoos What’s next for CA gun laws after SCOTUS turns down concealed carry case? Donald Trump’s presidency brings relief to Greene County gun supporters: Ohio Matters

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