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Originally Posted by edogg
Try using a silencer sometime. You will find that they definitely are not "silent". Most of what people know about them comes from Hollywood which is completely inaccurate. Much like Steve McQueen's Bullitt car didn't have 32 gears to upshift into. 
If someone wants to hide a crime by making their gun quieter, they'll use a water bottle, potato, or pipe with freeze plugs. A real suppressor is $500-$1000. No criminal is going to go buy one at that price. |
And I believe all of that (except the Bullitt part, that mustang most certainly had 32 gears
), as you're right, I have no experience with them whatsoever.
That said, I still don't believe there is a logical reason to own one either, except as a hobbyist just to have one.
I think your hardline stance stems from your negative experiences with trying to enjoy your hobby in your particular state. Which I can certainly understand, just not necessarily agree with. I want people to enjoy their guns and feel safe being able to carry them, which they can do with conceal carry. I just don't want their carrying openly to infringe on the rights of others (and mine). It's akin to someone walking around naked. Am I particularly offended by that, no, but I can understand why there are laws against it.
Like anything enjoyable the government (state and federal) wants their slice of the pie, or cake as in your satirical cartoon. Until recently I had to pay 5 registrations, 5 inspections, and full price insurance on 5 (even though we only have 2 drivers in the house) cars because my wife and I enjoy that hobby. Was I happy about it, definitely not.