Thursday, May 22, 2025

The 'Big, Beautiful Bill' makes it easier to buy silencers

Early Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Tax Bill," a very controversial package.

Before the bill was voted on, one of Georgia's representatives proudly took credit for one part of it.

Around 4 a.m., Rep. Andrew Clyde spoke about a particular section of the bill that would eliminate certain taxes around gun silencers.

"My Democrat colleagues have asked: How did this get in the bill, what was the deal, and who asked for it," Clyde said. "No deal. I believe the speaker with the purest of motives simply wanted to restore a constitutional right. And who asked? Me. I asked."

Clyde later posted on X explaining that the bill originally only removed the $200 transfer tax for suppressors (Meaning the tax added on to the sale). Now, the bill eliminates both the sale and manufacturing tax for suppressors, as well as the registration tax.

Comments

'Luigis' will take note, no doubt.

#1 | Posted by Wardog at 2025-05-22 06:30 PM

People have the right to guns - even the add ons. In fact, suppressors should be mandatory to prevent hearing loss. It is a basic safety issue.

#2 | Posted by ScottS at 2025-05-22 08:30 PM

People have the right to guns - even the add ons.

tacticool has entered the chat

#3 | Posted by snoofy at 2025-05-22 08:47 PM

#2

You're right. Can't wait for my trigger reset to arrive. If I like it, I'll retrofit my other 2 AR's.

#4 | Posted by willowby at 2025-05-22 09:55 PM

I was looking to get a suppressor for my house gun.

I was wondering when the administration would make it easier.

#5 | Posted by jpw at 2025-05-22 10:27 PM

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