A coalition of gun rights groups and three New Jersey residents file a federal lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on firearm suppressors, arguing it constitutes a violation of Second Amendment rights. The lawsuit highlights that suppressors, which often mitigate gunshot noise by 20-35 decibels, enhance firearm safety and accuracy, making them essential tools for law-abiding gun owners.
As suppressors remain legal under federal law, with 4.5 million registered nationwide, the lawsuit cites concerns over public healthy agency recommendations supporting suppressor use. With New Jersey’s law categorizing possession of a suppressor as a crime carrying an 18-month prison sentence, the legal battle taps into a broader debate on firearm regulations and constitutional protections, echoing recent Supreme Court rulings on gun rights.
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