Mark Jones, director of Gun Owners of America, stated that suppressors help big game hunters protect their hearing, while other supporters argue they also reduce rifle recoil.

In line with this, US Representative Ben Cline and US Senator Mike Crapo plan to reintroduce the Hearing Protection Act.

Cline emphasized that Americans who enjoy hunting and target shooting should be able to do so safely and legally without excessive government regulations. He added that the act would reclassify suppressors, making it easier for responsible gun owners to protect their hearing while participating in recreational activities.

However, not everyone supports the potential policy change, with many voicing their opposition on social media.

One user argued that law-abiding citizens have no need for suppressors—or even firearms. Another mocked the concern over noise, saying if gunfire is too loud, people simply shouldn’t shoot. Others suggested that inexpensive foam earplugs would be a better solution than firearm suppressors.

The National Firearms Act of 1934 currently requires suppressors to be registered under a $200 tax stamp for restricted weapons and accessories.

Owners must go through an extensive application process, face long wait times, and obtain a special license before acquiring one. Additionally, they are prohibited from lending their suppressors to other hunters.

According to the ATF, the law was originally intended to limit, if not completely prevent, transactions involving National Firearms Act (NFA) weapons.

Congress determined that these firearms posed a significant crime threat, citing their frequent use in criminal activity, particularly in notorious gangland incidents like the Valentine’s Day Massacre.

If Trump succeeds in repealing the law, buyers would no longer have to deal with these regulations or added costs. Instead, they could simply provide identification and complete a quick background check in-store, a process that usually takes only a few minutes.