Protecting Americans' Right to Silence (PARTS) Act

I am proud to announce the introduction of my new bill, the Protecting Americans' Right to Silence (PARTS) Act. This legislation will amend the statutory definitions of firearm silencers and mufflers to eliminate the potential for misinterpretation which could lead to the criminalization of lawful firearm accessories and ensure that the rights of American gun owners are protected.

Under current law, the definition of a silencer could mistakenly categorize individual components as silencers themselves. This interpretation has caused confusion and concern among law-abiding citizens and manufacturers alike, especially as many major silencer companies offer modular models that allow users to adapt their equipment for various purposes, such as hunting or transportation.

Suppressors make hunting and all shooting sports safer. They help our military personnel, law enforcement, and recreational shooters alike. Unfortunately, we’ve seen the Biden-Harris Administration’s ATF try to criminalize the tools and accessories that actually make using firearms safer. Criminalizing suppressors would only make their manufacturing and use nearly impossible. My bill would prevent that blatant overreach and protect the Second Amendment Rights of Americans.