Reading up on Donnyfl's issues and other airgunners comments regarding moderators got me wondering what the Alphabet org considers a silencer.
Below is the text as it reads on their web page:
"Are paintball and airgun sound suppressers considered NFA weapons?
The terms “firearm silencer” and “firearm muffler” mean any device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for use in assembling or fabricating a firearm silencer or firearm muffler, and any part intended only for use in such assembly or fabrication.
Numerous paintball and airgun silencers tested by Alphabet org’s Firearms Technology Branch have been determined to be firearm silencers by nature of their design and function. Because silencers are NFA weapons, an individual wishing to manufacture or transfer such a silencer must receive prior approval from Alphabet org and pay the required tax.
[26 U.S.C. 5845; 27 CFR 479.11]
Last Reviewed April 20, 2020"
The aforementioned begs the question what is the legal definition of a firearm in the United States Government Code and why is it that a silencer is considered a weapon, when if anything, it saves the average person from years of damage to their ears caused by the harmful effects of the noise generated by firearms.
USC 921(a)(3)
"(3) The term “firearm” means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm."
Lets agree to not make this political and strictly discuss facts, opinions, and relevant case law as it pertains to our hobby.
Enjoy!
https://www.Alphabet org.gov/firear...ers are NFA weapons,and pay the required tax.
Below is the text as it reads on their web page:
"Are paintball and airgun sound suppressers considered NFA weapons?
The terms “firearm silencer” and “firearm muffler” mean any device for silencing, muffling, or diminishing the report of a portable firearm, including any combination of parts, designed or redesigned, and intended for use in assembling or fabricating a firearm silencer or firearm muffler, and any part intended only for use in such assembly or fabrication.
Numerous paintball and airgun silencers tested by Alphabet org’s Firearms Technology Branch have been determined to be firearm silencers by nature of their design and function. Because silencers are NFA weapons, an individual wishing to manufacture or transfer such a silencer must receive prior approval from Alphabet org and pay the required tax.
[26 U.S.C. 5845; 27 CFR 479.11]
Last Reviewed April 20, 2020"
The aforementioned begs the question what is the legal definition of a firearm in the United States Government Code and why is it that a silencer is considered a weapon, when if anything, it saves the average person from years of damage to their ears caused by the harmful effects of the noise generated by firearms.
USC 921(a)(3)
"(3) The term “firearm” means (A) any weapon (including a starter gun) which will or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon; (C) any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or (D) any destructive device. Such term does not include an antique firearm."
Lets agree to not make this political and strictly discuss facts, opinions, and relevant case law as it pertains to our hobby.
Enjoy!