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dakota.potts · September 30, 2015, 03:41 PM

Suppressors have been registered at almost exponential rates over the past 10 years. They're hugely popular. If it's a clear shoot, it's possible it won't go to court. For instance, if 3 men break down your door with axes and machetes and you have to shoot, there's a good chance that you will be cleared without trial - though that's not necessarily a chance I would bank on. Anything can be an issue, but I don't think that's likely to be a defining one.

I go back and forth between if I would rather have a suppressed firearm or a short-barreled .308 with a muzzle brake that would bring the "Hammer of Thor" to the person on the other side. Electronic hearing protection would be required for the second option without a doubt.

September 30, 2015, 03:41 PM	#10
dakota.potts Senior Member Join Date: February 25, 2013 Location: Keystone Heights, Florida Posts: 3,084	Suppressors have been registered at almost exponential rates over the past 10 years. They're hugely popular. If it's a clear shoot, it's possible it won't go to court. For instance, if 3 men break down your door with axes and machetes and you have to shoot, there's a good chance that you will be cleared without trial - though that's not necessarily a chance I would bank on. Anything can be an issue, but I don't think that's likely to be a defining one. I go back and forth between if I would rather have a suppressed firearm or a short-barreled .308 with a muzzle brake that would bring the "Hammer of Thor" to the person on the other side. Electronic hearing protection would be required for the second option without a doubt. __________________ Certified Gunsmith (On Hiatus) Certified Armorer - H&K and Glock Among Others You can find my writings at my website, pottsprecision.com.