Bill > HB05912

This bill proposes to amend existing state statutes to allow hunters to use gun sound suppressors (also known as silencers) while hunting. A sound suppressor is a device attached to the barrel of a firearm that reduces the amount of noise and muzzle flash generated when a gun is fired. Currently, there may be restrictions on using such devices while hunting, but this legislation would explicitly permit their use. By authorizing sound suppressors, the bill could potentially help hunters protect their hearing, reduce noise pollution in hunting areas, and minimize disturbance to wildlife and nearby residents. The bill appears to be a straightforward modification of existing law to expand hunters' equipment options, though it does not specify any additional regulations or conditions for using sound suppressors beyond general authorization.

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https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05912&which_year=2025