Donald Trump may soon repeal a nearly century-old firearms law on suppressors, originally enacted in 1934 to combat gang violence during Prohibition. In his first term, Trump lifted a ban on selling suppressors to non-U.S. citizens. Now, he’s directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to review federal gun policies, potentially reversing Biden-era reforms such as stricter background checks for buyers under 21 and funding for “red flag”,
laws.Supporters of the repeal argue that suppressors protect hearing and reduce recoil, with the Hearing Protection Act aiming to ease regulations. Currently, buyers must obtain a special license and pay a $200 tax. Critics, however, claim suppressors could increase crime by making gunfire harder to detect. If repealed, buyers would be able to purchase suppressors with just a background check, bypassing the current process.
