In Michigan, thrilled by the prospect of having a suppressor but..

[clutch]

I learned that the MI AG took the position that suppressors are legal in Michigan. Great. So what happens when the the other party brings in a gun hater? Did I just blow 200+whatever the suppressor cost? If the next AG says, no, Michigan residents can't have one, what do I do with it? If I can't have it, I probably can't transfer it to give it a good home to someone in a more enlightened state. Is it hammer time with pictures for the atf?

Next question, does a suppressor affect accuracy? I know, it is a tricky question, I'm thinking in the context of .22LR both rifle and pistol. I'm thinking the rifle will be more of an issue since benchrest shooters often use barrel tuners that are weights and a suppressor is a weight.

If my guns won't shoot as good with a suppressor than with out one, then using one for practice to avoid annoying the neighbors and attracting unwanted attention isn't going to be worth the expense and effort. Not having to drive 30+ miles each way to my club on my weekends off is about a 1 year payback so a suppressor and a low profile is worthwhile to me assuming I can keep it for the rest of my life.

One last question, can I take the suppressor out of state?

Thanks,

Clutch

 

[JerryC]

I have a .22 suppressor and use it on both a rifle and pistol and it does not seem to have any affect on accuracy. You can take a suppressor out of state without notifying BATF, unless it is a permanent change of residence, then they have to be notified. Also, it must be legal in the state you are taking it to.

 

[Darkbob]

I've wondered the same question myself. IF all it took was the AG's written opinion to allow them, could it be that easy to ban them again?

That said, it's not stopping me from getting excited about finally owning a suppressor! I've got an appointment next week with Huntertown Arms, a manufacturer in northern Indiana, to have a hands on demonstration of their cans.

I'm geeking out!

 

[Zak Smith]

Suppressors usually increase the accuracy of the shooter + rifle "system." Our main product line is for precision/long-range rifles and they help.

 

[Shyster]

I would not worry too much about a new AG opinion outlawing suppressors once again. The same tool was used to allow machine guns in Michigan about 10 years ago.

Should a future AG elect to change the law yet again those who have already purchased those devices would in all likelihood be "grandfathered" in and able to keep them.

I am a 2A attorney in Michigan and my personal opinion is that it won't happen at all.

 

[redneckdan]

Clutch; I have the same concern. I believe it is a very valid one.

 

[Geno]

I had the same concerns about future changes to the law's interpretation, etc. I was especially concerned about would the various local police chiefs in Michigan even would sign-off. Rather than have to ask, I decided to go the NFA Trust route.

Geno

 

[Mike1234567]

Wouldn't suppressors bought/stamped before the new AG re-bans them retain their legality for the original buyer?

 

[Shyster]

@Mike: That is what I meant when I said "grandfathered in."