True. Probably 99% of the public out there, including hunters and shooters, believe "silencers" just make a little "poof, poof" when you shoot.winters wrote:The problem is most people think all suppressors are hollywood quiet. Even most gun owners haven't used or heard one in person.
We've often talked about how public ignorance is a major opposing factor in getting legislation passed. We would have the same problem with any proposed legislation that would remove restrictions on suppressors.