• OBJECTION!@lemmy.ml
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    3 days ago

    I don’t understand why gun control people want taxes on gun-related stuff. If someone’s going to go do a mass shooting, you really think another $200 on an attachment is gonna stop them. It’s mainly going to penalize collectors like this guy, and there’s zero difference in public safety between someone owning 26 vs 27 suppressors.

    You don’t want people to have suppressors, ban them. If you’re not banning them, leave them be. Taxes and fees are just the worst of both worlds.

    • Awesomo85@sh.itjust.works
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      3 days ago

      What I can’t stand is that responsible gun owners (yes, the number of responsible gun owners far outweigh the number of irresponsible gun owners), use suppressors as a safety measure. Suppressors are a form of PPE so that you don’t blast out your ear drums in the event of having to discharge your weapon in close quarters. It’s still pretty loud, but you will still have your senses intact. Very important in high stress situations.

      But Hollywood has given suppressors this reputation that they make it easy for anyone to stealthily move around a building murdering people without anyone noticing. IT’S A FAKE! That’s movie shit!

      As is the case in many areas, Hollywood is the reason we can’t have nice things!

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        3 days ago

        Also note that a pillow is more effective than a suppressor for a couple shots, it’s just not reusable. Which you wouldn’t care about for a crime.

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        3 days ago

        That is hugely dependent on caliber. I’ve shot plenty where the only thing you hear is the action.