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They're a common sense accessory; they make guns safer for the hearing of everyone around. That said, having 27 is silly. I won't begrudge someone an odd collection, though. Some people collect Magic Cards.
Right, there is no valid argument that is based on reality, not Hollywood fantasy, for restricting suppressors or taxing suppressors, a literal safety device. It's like restricting and taxing airbags on a car.
Automakers trying to make airbags a subscription: furious note taking
I'd say its more akin to restricting muffler use on cars. Instead, we usually place upper limits on how loud a car's exhaust can be. Hearing protection is important and muffler/suppressor use should be encouraged.
Plot twist: He doesn't own any guns. He just likes silencers.
It's a quiet hobby
Got all different sizes so he can play them like pan pipes.
With disappointing results!
You should hear his perfect rendition of John Cage's 4'33".
Dude works in a gun store, guns are obviously his hobby. I collect old, shitty shotguns. Love the gunsmithing and woodworking challenges.
If I had the means, almost every one I own would have a suppressor. The deafening noise is the worst part of shooting, by a long shot (heh).
I need 27 suppressors for my 27 guns. Ever thought of that? Didn't think so.
And why do I need 27 guns? That's right, for my 27 hands. Betcha feel real silly now, huh buster?
That's RIGHT, one flintlock in my hand, and two chest belts each with 13 more flintlocks. AS THE FOUNDING FATHERS INTENDED!
Aye, my favorite of the Founding Fathers - BLACKBEARD!
People do make reproduction flintlocks, and, given that the majority of these are basically custom order...
... you could probably pay for the barrel to be threaded, to allow for it to attach a supressor, or possibly just ask the gunsmith to make a custom, integrally suppressed barrel.
Problem with the threaded barrel is that most flintlocks fire very large caliber rounds, so... finding an actual compatible and attachable suppressor would be difficult.
... it would be a jokey gimmick gun, but you could do it.
one for each pocket, and 1-2 strapped on the ankles, and 1 on the thighs, one for the belt,etc.
If one silencer makes the gun quieter, imagine how quiet it must be with twenty-seven!
You'd think that, but it actually wraps around the bottom of the graph and BECOMES EXTRA LOUD!
The guy is 67, so he may have bought those over a long time, possibly for different guns. If he shoots a lot, he might even have burnt out a few.
The photo is of a different person.
I think I've been misconstrued by a few folks in a few directions.
I think silencers are a useful safety device, and not a tool of criminal enterprise at least at their current cost. I see no reason not to be allowed to buy as many as you wish.
I also don't think that most collections of things you can just buy in a store are interesting, personally.