Category: Hunting

AVON, CT – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Orchid Advisors, a leader in ATF and ITAR compliance services, has become a Host Sponsor of the 2019 ASA Industry Forum.  Hosted in Washington, D.C., the ASA Industry Forum provides an opportunity for executives and compliance personnel from across the suppressor industry … Continue reading “ORCHID ADVISORS BECOMES HOST SPONSOR OF ASA INDUSTRY FORUM”

AUSTIN, TX – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Silencer Shop, one of the leading suppressor distributors in the United States, has become a Host Sponsor of the 2019 ASA Industry Forum. Hosted in Washington, D.C., the ASA Industry Forum provides an opportunity for executives and compliance personnel from across the … Continue reading “SILENCER SHOP BECOMES HOST SPONSOR OF ASA INDUSTRY FORUM”

BLACK CREEK, GA – The American Suppressor Association (ASA) is pleased to announce that Daniel Defense, a leading manufacturer of premium firearms and suppressors, has become a Host Sponsor of the 2019 ASA Industry Forum.  Hosted in Washington, D.C., the ASA Industry Forum provides an opportunity for executives and compliance personnel from across the suppressor … Continue reading “DANIEL DEFENSE BECOMES HOST SPONSOR OF ASA INDUSTRY FORUM”

  Spring is always the busiest part of the year for the American Suppressor Association because state legislatures are in session. Last week, ASA Executive Director Knox Williams traveled to Connecticut and Vermont to work on pro-suppressor legislation. Of the 42 states where suppressor ownership is legal, Connecticut and Vermont are the only two that … Continue reading “ASA MEETS WITH LEGISLATORS IN CONNECTICUT & VERMONT”

ATLANTA, GA – Building upon the success of last year’s inaugural event, the Second Annual ASA Industry Forum provides an opportunity for executives and compliance personnel from across the industry to come together to advance our common mission for pro-suppressor advocacy. The Forum will begin with an informal reception on Tuesday evening at a location TBD … Continue reading “REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2019 ASA INDUSTRY FORUM”

Montpelier, VT – Last week, in a bipartisan effort, Rep. George Till (D-Chittenden) and Rep. Patrick Brennan (R-Chittenden) introduced two bills that seek to legalize the use of suppressors while hunting in the state of Vermont: House Bill 56 and House Bill 80. Both pieces of legislation, which are backed by the American Suppressor Association (ASA), have been … Continue reading “VERMONT: SUPPRESSOR HUNTING LEGISLATION INTRODUCED”

Albany, NY – On January 9th, Senator Robert Ortt (R, C, IP) reintroduced legislation that seeks to legalize suppressor ownership and hunting in the state of New York. Senate Bill 287, which is backed by the American Suppressor Association, has been referred to the Senate Environmental Conservation Committee. If enacted, S. 287 would bring New York in line with … Continue reading “NEW YORK: PRO-SUPPRESSOR LEGISLATION INTRODUCED”

ATLANTA, GA — In September, the ASA will host its first-ever Industry Forum. The goal of the forum is to provide an opportunity for executives within the industry to come together to discuss and advance our common mission. Topics will include the Hearing Protection Act, NFA funding and modernization, suppressor exportation, and state legislative efforts. Attendees will put those … Continue reading “ASA to host Suppressor Industry Forum”

SACRAMENTO, CA – On Tuesday, April 10, 2018, the California Senate Public Safety Committee will hear Senate Bill 1092, Sen. Joel Anderson’s (R-38) legislation which seeks to legalize the possession and use of suppressors while hunting in California. If enacted, law-abiding Californians will be able to purchase suppressors for use on long guns, but it will … Continue reading “CALIFORNIA: SUPPRESSOR BILL SCHEDULED FOR HEARING”

On Tuesday, June 6th, the Rhode Island Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hear Senate Bill 399. Introduced in March by Senators Archambault, Ruggerio, McCaffrey, Lombardo, Lombardi, SB 399 seeks to legalize suppressor ownership and hunting in Rhode Island. Suppressors are currently legal to own in 42 states, 40 of which allow their use while hunting.  Although legal … Continue reading “RHODE ISLAND: SUPPRESSOR BILL SCHEDULED FOR COMMITTEE HEARING”