The SHUSH Act (Silencers Help Us Save Hearing Act) would reclassify firearm silencers from regulated weapons under the National Firearms Act to regular firearms accessories, similar to scopes or grips. The bill removes federal registration, licensing, and tax requirements for silencers while also preventing states and the Consumer Product Safety Commission from imposing their own regulations on these devices. The changes take effect immediately upon enactment, except for existing silencer transfers, which would be governed by rules applied retroactively for two years before the law passes. This legislation affects gun owners, manufacturers, and firearms retailers who currently must navigate federal and state requirements to legally purchase and use silencers. The bill contains no direct federal funding provisions, as it primarily eliminates existing regulatory requirements rather than creating new programs.
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