The Protecting Americans' Right to Silence Act of 2024 (PARTS Act) would amend federal law to change how firearm silencers and mufflers are legally defined. Currently, these devices are heavily regulated under federal law, and the bill narrows the definition to focus specifically on devices designed to silence or muffle the sound of a portable firearm when attached to it, as well as the outer tubes or primary housings that contain sound-reduction components. The bill affects gun owners and manufacturers by potentially changing which products fall under federal silencer regulations, though the legislation does not specify whether this definition change would make regulation easier or harder. The bill does not include any funding provisions or specific timelines for implementation. As introduced in November 2024, the bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee for review.
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