Didn't say I disagreed...Just asked why.. Don't see "noise pollution" as a problem..what you shoot maybe once or twice at a deer? Shoot a .22 at squirrels? once or twice a night at yotes....once at a Turkey...Don't see the harm...
I do however see a problem with poachers sniping deer out of truck windows in these parts....
So what are you gonna silence? Your .22 that is so deafining? Or your deer gun you shoot so much during season?
the reality is it will never happen with the goverment we have..
MY OPINION
Hearing loss caused by loud noise is cumulative. Even my .22 howitzers. It's hard to hear the game wearing hearing protection unless you get pricey and spend $70 or better on a good electronic set. They're also sweat inducing when it's 80 degrees and I'm hunting squirrels which is uncomfortable. I don't think hunting deer with a suppressor was under consideration. Small game and varmints mostly. I already own a suppressor. Why should I be required to purchase another piece of equipment to protect my hearing if I already own equipment that will do the same job safely?