Is there a difference between a suppressor and a silencer

[guns3545]

Originally Posted by jonnyc

Can or no can, you still have to consider the legality of discharging a firearm in some areas and distances to dwellings.

Until a few years ago, in the State of Florida, virtually all levels of government could pass ordinances controlling the possession and use of firearms..

For example, in Sarasota, it used to be illegal to discharge a firearm within 300 feet of a dwelling. The county said 300 yards.

Then because some authorities were passing overly restrictive laws, the NRA challenged their validity and won.

Thus today in Florida, the State reserves to itself the power to regulate and legislate on the acquisition, use, possession, etc. of firearms. Counties and municipalities cannot pass laws and all the laws they had passed were declared null and void.

The State basically prohibits the discharge of firearms in all public places, on and over rights of way, and over houses, etc. except when the shooter is defending his homestead or life, if he is away from his house.

The law also prohibits discharge of a firearm from a vehicle within 1000 feet of people.

This resulted a few years ago in the prosecution of a man in Bradenton who fired a shotgun toward the woods near his house to ward of an attacker who was beating up his neighbor. He was successful as the attacker ran off. But when the police came he was arrested because it was an illegal discharge because it was not aimed at the attacker and thus the person was not defending his property or saving the life of another.

So, beware. Even simple laws can be interpreted a lot of ways.

But, firing a weapon in your garage or basement appears to be okay as long as the projectiles to not leave it and enter "public places, right of ways, neighbors property, etc."

Bottom line: Know the laws in your state and more importantly how Law Enforcement and the Judicial authorities are interpreting them. Common sense is not all that Common.

John

The MAIN difference between a suppressor and a silencer IS Spelling.

alanint: You are correct in everything you say. Have you tried Aquila subsonic, 60gr, ammo? Carries quite a punch and as quiet as a mouse when used with "can" (AND that's the 3rd spelling used).

A suppressor/silencer/can IS OUR Right to own and use as long as we obey the law AND do NOT infringe on our neighbors rights, Unlike what the present "administration" does daily by circumventing the Constitution and Disobeying the rule of law.. Sorry about getting Political, but US is in trouble....

In TEXAS, we see things a little differently and Have the Right to Protect our life and property. We are also charged with responsibility of protecting anyone else's life and property If we see a crime being committed. It becomes much like the "Failure to stop and render aid" if one walks on by without assisting. Texas Law works for the betterment of ourselves and our fellow man.

[alanint]

alanint: You are correct in everything you say. Have you tried Aquila subsonic, 60gr, ammo? Carries quite a punch and as quiet as a mouse when used with "can" (AND that's the 3rd spelling used).

Yes, I use the "SSS" quite regularly, although some integral .22 pistol makers, (like AAC and AWC) won't warrant it. I have personally never had an issue and it does pack quite a punch down range. I even like the funky sweet smell the powder gives off!
I'm also a proud Florida resident where the "Castle Doctrine" is King! No need to back down here...