Gun Owners Slam Senator Over Suppressor Lies in Hearing Protection Act Debate
Senator Chris Murphy is under fire after spreading misleading claims about firearm suppressors and the Hearing Protection Act (HPA)—a bill conservatives say is a major step forward for Second Amendment rights and firearm safety.
The House of Representatives recently passed the comprehensive bill, which includes the long-awaited Hearing Protection Act. If passed by the Senate and signed by President Donald Trump, the legislation would remove suppressors from the outdated National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934, easing restrictions that gun owners have called burdensome and unnecessary for decades.
What Are Suppressors—and Why Do They Matter?
Despite the hysteria from liberal politicians and media outlets, suppressors are legal in most states and have never been banned under federal law. What the HPA seeks to change is the outdated and excessive regulation that currently treats them like machine guns.
Suppressors don’t make firearms “silent”—that’s a Hollywood myth. Instead, they reduce noise levels to protect the hearing of hunters, sport shooters, and responsible gun owners. Even with a suppressor, shooters still need hearing protection.
Currently, purchasing a suppressor requires:
- A $200 tax stamp
- Months-long ATF approval
- Fingerprints, background checks, and red tape
Americans have had enough of this government overreach.
Senator Murphy Spreads Misinformation
In a now-infamous tweet, Senator Murphy wrote:
“A hidden provision of the bill… wait for it… legalizes gun silencers!! What?? So now criminals will be able to hide their crimes and police will lose the ability to respond to mass shootings. WTF.”
That claim is not only false—it’s dangerous. Suppressors have never been illegal. The tweet remains posted despite being widely debunked by firearm experts, law enforcement veterans, and constitutional scholars.
Social Media Reacts: Americans Demand Truth
Across X (formerly Twitter), conservative voices and Second Amendment advocates called out Murphy’s tweet as misinformation designed to stir panic.
“This guy clearly gets his gun knowledge from action movies,” one user wrote.
“Suppressors don’t make guns silent. They make them safer—for your hearing.”
Many encouraged the Senator to visit a gun range and hear the difference himself, rather than fear-mongering with misleading language like “gun silencers”—a term that doesn’t even exist in real-world firearm terminology.
A Win for Freedom, Safety, and Common Sense
This isn’t about politics—it’s about common sense, hearing protection, and restoring freedom to law-abiding Americans. The Hearing Protection Act is a responsible move that balances public safety with individual liberty.
Thanks to President Trump’s leadership and Republican lawmakers pushing back against liberal misinformation, real reform is finally within reach.
Support the Second Amendment—Stand Up for the Truth
The liberal media and anti-gun politicians won’t stop pushing false narratives. That’s why it’s more important than ever to stay informed and support legislation that protects our God-given rights.
Don’t let D.C. elites like Chris Murphy decide how Americans defend themselves, enjoy their hobbies, or protect their hearing.
