Silencers are a common courtesy tool, It is regulated under the strict laws of the NFA Act of 1934, There fore we should be able to own one here in Minnesota as well. The practical purpose for silencers is hearing protection. Any shooter knows that even with earmuffs or plugs, guns are still loud enough to hurt your ears and cause ringing in your ears long after you are finished shooting—and sometimes permanently. Besides the ringing, earmuffs and plugs can be very uncomfortable and can give you headaches. When shooting with earmuffs or plugs, you are required to speak very loudly to be able to communicate with friends. This type of hearing protection also mutes your surroundings so that you are less aware of your environment. Silencers lower the sound signature of your firearm.



