Florida becomes 33rd State to Legalize Hunting with Suppressors
November 21, 2014
Posted In: ATF / BATFE , Florida - Gun Trust Lawyer , Silencers / Suppressors
By David M. Goldman on November 21, 2014 9:15 AM | Permalink
Unlike most states which have changed the laws, In Florida you can hunt with Suppressors starting today.
This morning the following announcement was sent out by Marion Hammer the Executive Director of the SSF and past president of the NRA
DATE: November 21, 2014
TO: USF & NRA Member and Friends
FROM: Marion P. Hammer
USF Executive Director
NRA Past President
At their meeting in Key Largo, Florida, today, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission voted to remove the ban on using silencers/suppressors on pistols and rifles for hunting deer, gray squirrels, rabbits, wild turkeys, quail and crows.
Using silencers/suppressors on pistols, rifles and shotguns for all other legal hunting was already allowed.
Following the suppressor vote, the Commission also voted to authorize an Executive Order to lift the ban immediately and allow hunting with suppressors to being at once.
Following that vote, Executive Order # EO 14-32 was signed. Using suppressor-equipped rifles, pistols and shotguns is now legal for all hunting in Florida.

I would expect a huge increase in Suppressor sales like we have seen in other states after permitting hunting wihit suppressors

Now Florida needs to nullify ATF regulation of Florida manufactured suppressors purchased within the state, i.e., so we don't need to register them with the ATF and pay their illegal tax.

Every state needs to do this, not just Florida.

Great news Sam.

Good news but I cannot see that I would ever need or use a suppressor.

Good news but I cannot see that I would ever need or use a suppressor.

Good news but I cannot see that I would ever need or use a suppressor.

Protects your ears while hunting. When calling coyotes or other animals you can kill one without disturbing the others.

I will applaud the decision as a step in the right direction for the 2nd Amendment, but would someone explain to me why a suppressor is necessary for hunting?

I will applaud the decision as a step in the right direction for the 2nd Amendment, but would someone explain to me why a suppressor is necessary for hunting?

Good news but I cannot see that I would ever need or use a suppressor.

I will applaud the decision as a step in the right direction for the 2nd Amendment, but would someone explain to me why a suppressor is necessary for hunting?

You have hunting in Florida?

Good news but I cannot see that I would ever need or use a suppressor.

I will applaud the decision as a step in the right direction for the 2nd Amendment, but would someone explain to me why a suppressor is necessary for hunting?

It would be a boon to fire hunters and poachers, especially in wooded country.

In a free country, "necessity" is not a prerequisite to exercise a right.

Not only the hunting aspect, but shooting in general.

Ever restricting suppressors was pure ignorance and stupidity with legislation. Too many legislators were watching the old James Bond movies, and didn't have a clue about the real world.

AMEN

You must never have served in a combat zone on the sharp end of the stick 'cause tinnitus sucks.