Check to see if your congressman is a cosponsor....

[BrandonA]

Clueless here. What does the act do?

Does a way with $200 fee on silencers

[Burnadell]

Does a way with $200 fee on silencers

Well, alright then! Thanks!

[tex4k]

Clueless here. What does the act do?

I just skimmed over it, but from the gist of what I read it will require congress to keep track of and have to vote on what they pass into law when major changes are made, not just turn it over to some gov. Dept. to run amuck. If that's the case it's no wonder the reps are trying to dodge it, they'll have to work and justify why they made changes not just divert the responsibility to someone else. Then again it could be my anti-government bias slanting my interpretation. Oh! And it modifies some of the overly stringent firearms (silencer) rules.

[cleanair0]

Just sent an email to Kay Granger

One of y'all mind sending your writing as an example for others...and expedites submittal with cut and paste?

[TxNurse]

I said something like: "Regulating a suppressor makes no more sense than regulating the mufflers on our cars, but this bill does move things in the right direction by reducing regulation. Please join the other 12 Representatives from Texas as a co-sponsor to this bill to help it move forward."

My understanding of the bill is that it would make the purchase of a suppressor the same as purchase of a firearm with the instant check system--walk in store, instant check, give money, walk out with suppressor.

[Pullersboy]

One of y'all mind sending your writing as an example for others...and expedites submittal with cut and paste?

I wouldnt mind at all if mine was more generic. But, it was written pretty specifically from my point of view because of past personal experiences and wouldn't work for someone else. Sorry man.

[Pullersboy]

I said something like: "Regulating a suppressor makes no more sense than regulating the mufflers on our cars, but this bill does move things in the right direction by reducing regulation. Please join the other 12 Representatives from Texas as a co-sponsor to this bill to help it move forward."

My understanding of the bill is that it would make the purchase of a suppressor the same as purchase of a firearm with the instant check system--walk in store, instant check, give money, walk out with suppressor.

I mentioned in my letter that the bill makes no sense due to the fact that a sound suppression device in no way enhances the capabilities of the firearm. It nearly dampens some of the noise level. I also said that it should be completely unregulated. It makes no sense that I can walk into a store a buy a rifle in 15 minutes including the purchase of a scope that can dramatically increase the accurate shooting capabilities of a rifle at longer ranges, but I have to pay a $250 fee and wait a minimum of 6 months to make the rifle not quite so loud.

[quackaholic1]

My rep, Louie Gohmert, is on there!

X2

[Tx_Wader]

Thanks, I sent Blake Farenthold an email asking him to support the bill.

[adam_p]

Burgess isn't a cosponsor but says he supports it.

[TxNurse]

Mike Conaway's noncommittal email response:


Thank you for contacting me with your thoughts on H.R. 367, the Hearing Protection Act of 2017. I appreciate hearing from you on this issue.

This bill was introduced by Rep. Jeff Duncan on January 9, 2017, and this bill would remove sound suppressors from regulation under the National Firearms Act, and would reclassify them to be treated as ordinary firearms subject to the usual NICS check and Form 4473 for dealer sales. Currently suppressors are subjected to the National Firearms Act's application process.

Currently, H.R. 367 is being reviewed in the House Ways and Means and the House Judiciary Committees. While I do not serve on these committees, rest assured I will keep your thoughts in mind should this bill come before the House for a vote.

Again, thank you for contacting me; I appreciate hearing your opinion on this issue. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to call, write, or email me. For more information on my work in Congress or to sign up for my weekly e-newsletter, please visit the 11th District's website at www.conaway.house.gov. You can also follow me on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/mike.conaway and watch my speeches and interviews on YouTube at www.youtube.com/mikeconaway11.


Sincerely,

K. Michael Conaway
Member of Congress