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  2. Silencer (firearms) - Wikipedia

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    A silencer, also known as a sound suppressor, suppressor, or sound moderator, is a muzzle device that suppresses the blast created when a gun (firearm or airgun) is discharged, thereby reducing the acoustic intensity of the muzzle report (sound of a gunshot) and jump, by modulating the speed and pressure of the propellant gas released from the ...

  3. Title II weapons - Wikipedia

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    The frame or receiver of a machine gun, and any combination of parts intended to make a machine gun, is legally defined as a machine gun. [8] For example, according to the ATF, "A Glock Switch is a part which was designed and intended for use in converting a semi-automatic Glock pistol into a machine gun; therefore, it is a "machine gun" as ...

  4. Firearm Owners Protection Act - Wikipedia

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    The older Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibits firearms ownership in the U.S. by certain categories of individuals thought to pose a threat to public safety. However, this list differed between the House and the Senate versions of the bill, and led to confusion. The list was later augmented, modified, and clarified in the Firearm Owners Protection ...

  5. How to Find Out Who Owns a Gun Permit: Learn If Your ... - AOL

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    The only gun registries that do exist are state registries. Only a minority of states have them, however, since most states do not require residents to obtain a permit to purchase a firearm.

  6. Gun laws in the United States by state - Wikipedia

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    NRS 202§275 Possession, manufacture or disposition of short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun NRS 202§350 Manufacture, importation, possession or use of dangerous weapon or silencer 18 USC §922(b)4 - Unlawful Transfer 27 CFR §478.98 - Sales or deliveries of destructive devices and certain firearms. Possession and ownership of an SBR ...

  7. Gun ownership data are often limited — and the NRA ... - AOL

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    A year before gun rights groups sued to stop California from collecting information on firearms ownership, the NRA's chief researcher acknowledged that its advocacy prevents accurate studies.

  8. Who owns guns in the US? The gender gap is closing for ... - AOL

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    Party affects gun ownership. Political party is a strong predictor of gun ownership ‒ and getting stronger, Gallup data shows. As recently as 2012, 38% of Republicans and 22% of Democrats owned ...

  9. List of firearm brands - Wikipedia

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    Barrett Firearms Manufacturing: United States Civilian, military Ammunition, Suppressors, Outdoor products, Clothing BCM Bravo Company Manufacturing: Bravo Company MFG, Inc. United States Civilian, military Benelli Benelli Armi SpA: Italy Military, Hunting, Civilian Beretta Beretta: Italy Military, Civilian Bergara Bergara: BPI Outdoors Spain ...