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When the U.S. Constitution speaks, it's not in whispers or political doublespeak; it’s in bold declarations of individual liberty. And when the Constitution speaks clearly, as it does in the Second Amendment, the political left often has only one response: to cry foul, wave their hands, and stoke fear. That’s precisely what we saw last week from Democrats’ top donkey, Senator Chuck Schumer, whose latest anti-gun tirade reveals more about his ignorance than any credible policy stance.

With his trademark flair for melodrama, Schumer thundered, “Who wants a silencer? The only people who want silencers are criminals.” That’s not only wrong, but it’s also embarrassingly disconnected from both science and reality.

Suppressors let’s call them what they are, not tools of mayhem but tools of safety. They don’t make guns silent; they reduce dangerously high decibel levels that can cause permanent hearing damage. The idea that these devices turn firearms into covert assassination tools is a Hollywood fantasy, not a reality backed by data.

Suppressors reduce the auditory footprint of gunfire, making shooting safer for sportsmen, instructors, and law-abiding owners. They’re legal in 42 states and used responsibly by thousands of Americans every single day. According to federal crime data, suppressors are used in a statistically insignificant number of crimes. But that doesn’t stop political donkeys like Schumer from using scare tactics straight out of a James Bond movie script.

Under the archaic and unconstitutional National Firearms Act of 1934, suppressors are treated with the same suspicion as grenades or machine guns. Buying one means navigating a maze of federal bureaucracy, paying a $200 tax, and waiting for months for government approval. All for a piece of safety equipment that could, and should, be as easy to purchase as a pair of safety goggles.

Ironically, it's not just the gun community advocating for suppressors. The suppressors are the only effective method to control the dangerous sound exposure of gunfire. The American Academy of Otolaryngology agrees, saying suppressors reduce the risk of hearing loss, especially when used alongside traditional ear protection.

Why, then, are suppressors still so tightly regulated? The answer is fear, the same political fear that motivates career politicians like Schumer to twist facts and vilify law-abiding gun owners. It’s easier to demonize “scary-looking” gun parts than to understand their function.

But Schumer is not a random talking donkey; he knows how the game is played, especially when it comes to the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the just House-passed. The BBB is a Trump-era piece of legislation that includes long-overdue reforms to suppressor regulation. Among its key provisions:

• Removal of suppressors from the burdensome restrictions of the NFA.
• Elimination of the $200 tax on making or transferring them.
• Ensuring suppressors are treated as ordinary safety devices, not tools of criminals.

Naturally, Senate Democrats are losing their collective donkey minds. Schumer claims this will arm criminals, as if murderers and gang members are filling out ATF Form 4s and waiting months for their tax stamps. It’s an absurd argument, and one that crumbles under even the most basic scrutiny.

But wait, the Constitution is saying something, and it is loud! A pending case in the Fifth Circuit Court is directly challenging the constitutionality of the NFA’s suppressor provisions. Backed by the Firearms Policy Coalition, this legal fight isn’t just about decibels; it’s about defending constitutional rights against outdated laws rooted in hysteria, not harm prevention.

Suppressors are no different in principle from hard hats or earplugs. They’re safety tools. The idea that the federal government can tax and restrict a constitutionally protected accessory, one that enhances safety and reduces harm, is a glaring example of overreach.

Donkeys weep, Constitution speaks! When constitutional rights are upheld, the American people win, and the political left throws a tantrum. Schumer and his herd of talking donkeys don’t speak for law enforcement, for sportsmen, or for the millions of gun owners who know their rights and demand they be respected.

The Senate now has a choice: echo Schumer’s fear-driven fiction or obey the Constitution’s clear voice. The House has done its part. The American people have spoken. The science supports reform.

Let the Constitution roar louder than political fear. Restore sanity to suppressor regulation. Pass the reforms.

Final Word: When the Constitution finally silences the cries of angry donkeys, it will be music to my ears.