Crimes and offenses; possessing a silencer; repeal prohibition

Summary

The bill removes the state prohibition on owning a silencer, allowing anyone to possess one as long as they follow federal registration rules. It retains exemptions for police, military personnel, inoperative devices, and NFA‑registered weapons, and adds stiffer penalties if a silencer is used during serious crimes. The measure did not pass the House.

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