Silencer legislation proposed

[greg]

Senate bill SB243 allows the use of silencers for hunting.

http://www.in.gov/legislative/bills/2012/IN/IN0243.1.html

 

[Yeah]

Bring it on.

 

[yotebutcher90]

I've been wanting that for those damn pests around my house....

 

[rugertoter]

That would be great! Now, if I could just afford to do that, that would be even greater!

 

[IndianaResident]

And with the same title.
Silencer Legislation Proposed - INGunOwners

 

[DarkRose]

Excellent! I'd love to see this passed!

If it does, I'll have to get off my butt and get my can, the squirrels don't stand a chance! I've always said the ultimate squirrel gun is an itegrally suppressed .22 rifle...

And coyotes won't be far behind them in eradication efforts!

Think my local reps may need an e-mailin or phone call...

 

[Kirk Freeman]

A letter. A snail mail letter.

It creates a physical presence in the office and is not something that can be deleted or erased off voice mail.

 

[DarkRose]

A letter. A snail mail letter.

It creates a physical presence in the office and is not something that can be deleted or erased off voice mail.

Good point...

 

[nate1865]

This would be awesome. If nothing else I wouldn't have to worry about making sure my silencers are nowhere near me when I go hunting. I'm always paranoid about forgetting to take one out of my trunk and getting in trouble.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

I'll be an invisible, silent, death from below, squirrel slayin' ninja!

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I'll be an invisible, silent, death from below, squirrel slayin' ninja!

Negative, ghostrider. You'll be a responsible, considerate hunter who is concerned about your own safety.

Suppressors are nothing more than safety equipment.

If you want to be invisible, you'll have to order an invisibility cloak from the Pentagon.

 

[Britton]

Suppressors are nothing more than safety equipment.

And that is what Steve and I told three senators on the committee in the state house today.

 

[Bill of Rights]

Any idea when the Judiciary Committee will start hearing (and passing) SB 180, 181, 243, and 337?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

I am scheduled (yeah, I know) to talk to people today. I will report back when I find out.

 

[Britton]

Any idea when the Judiciary Committee will start hearing (and passing) SB 180, 181, 243, and 337?

On the others I don't know, but on SB243 Steve and I are scheduled to talk to the Committee on the 25th of this month.

 

[MikeA]

Originally posted by jbwhttail:
[QB] First and foremost you went to the wrong agency of government. Hunting issues should go through IDNR and the Natural Resources Committee, at least at this time....... [/QB]

Any truth to this?

JBwhitetail is Joe Bacon, the head of the Indiana deer hunters associations. He is against suppressors being legalized for hunting. The worse part is his facts that he posted were all wrong. Just like dealing with the general public about NFA items we have to educate everyone we can because the ignorance is deep.

 

[Britton]

Any truth to this?

If the senate passes a bill and then the house passes that same bill it goes to the governor. If the governor signs it is law. Am I missing something?

 

[Kirk Freeman]

JBwhitetail is Joe Bacon, the head of the Indiana deer hunters associations. He is against suppressors being legalized for hunting.

There are some quarters of our community (the gun community) that have reservations about permitting such safety equipment as suppressors for hunting. As reasonable people I believe they will listen to rational argument and we will be able to allay their fears that poaching will increase (I mean think about it, does the legalization of bows increase poaching. Poaching is still poaching).

 

[Kirk Freeman]

And that is what Steve and I told three senators on the committee in the state house today.

Many thanks to you and Steve! Good to have boots on the ground.

 

[daverezz]

Pass the silencer legislation and let thehearing protection begin! I think youcould make a great case for safety with a silencer argument on manyfronts. From what I can tell, I'm surprisedthis isn’t a bigger issue. If it passes, does anyone think hunting will be moreor less safe?