I'm not sure where this goes and I don't want to double post, so... What's the fuss over silencers? I know how other countries have mandate that they be used. I know that they don't "silence" a gun, especially anything shooting super sonic and I know they make shooting more pleasant and safer for your hearing. I'm told that there is a coalition of the hearing impaired [?] that are lobbying for public use. I don't know why they are made out to be for "bad" guys or they make good people into bad people? Where did silencers get a bad reputation? What law or laws were made and why to make silencers illegal? Is it true that to own or build one is a felony without government permission. last, Dear Moderator, if I have this in the wrong spot I ask that you move this and direct me to it's new home. And/or, if this is a much discussed thread, please show me the links. Thanks all.