Donald Trump may soon repeal a 91-year-old firearms law on suppressors, stirring debate. The law, enacted during Prohibition, aimed to curb gang violence.
During his first term, Trump lifted a 20-year ban on selling suppressors to non-U.S. citizens, originally set in 2002 to prevent terror group access. Now, he’s tasked Attorney General Pam Bondi to review federal gun policies, possibly reversing Biden-era reforms like stricter background checks for buyers under 21 and closing the ‘boyfriend loophole.’
Gun rights advocates claim suppressors protect hearing and reduce recoil. Rep. Ben Cline and Sen. Mike Crapo’s Hearing Protection Act supports easing suppressor regulations. Currently, buyers need a special license and must pay a $200 tax under the National Firearms Act of 1934.
Critics argue suppressors aren’t essential and could increase crime. If the law is repealed, they could be bought with standard background checks, avoiding long applications and fees.
The review may reshape firearm regulations, reigniting debates on gun rights and safety.
