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Sevens · February 15, 2015, 12:28 PM

I live in a state where suppressors can be legally owned and used and have recently even been ruled lawful for hunting and they are getting popular in these parts.

I have almost no interest -- not zero interest, mind you, but close. I think the OP's point is pretty much it for me. Would be neat, fun and interesting but at this stage... of precious little tangible use to me.

Part of my soul shrivels up and dies at the very idea of sending THE MAN a couple hundred dollars for that obnoxious stamp, not to mention the associated hassles and annoyances. And for me, I don't have my own land to shoot on, so any place I ever have occasion to shoot typically has other shooters present... which makes a suppressor an almost completely moot point.

Would be fun to play with but the governmental red tape turns my stomach.

February 15, 2015, 12:28 PM	#22
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,775	I live in a state where suppressors can be legally owned and used and have recently even been ruled lawful for hunting and they are getting popular in these parts. I have almost no interest -- not zero interest, mind you, but close. I think the OP's point is pretty much it for me. Would be neat, fun and interesting but at this stage... of precious little tangible use to me. Part of my soul shrivels up and dies at the very idea of sending THE MAN a couple hundred dollars for that obnoxious stamp, not to mention the associated hassles and annoyances. And for me, I don't have my own land to shoot on, so any place I ever have occasion to shoot typically has other shooters present... which makes a suppressor an almost completely moot point. Would be fun to play with but the governmental red tape turns my stomach. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.