Although sales of MSRs are likely to cool off with the Republican election victory, Congressional Republicans are pushing a new law, the “Hearing Protection Act,” that would make it easier for gun owners to purchase silencers. Silencers are legal in 42 states, but the purchase is subject to a $200 excise tax and a waiting period of up to 17 months. Silencers reduce the noise from the average 9 mm pistol ... Log in to view full article.