PARTS Act of 2025
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Overview
The Protecting Americans’ Right To Silence Act (PARTS Act) of 2025 modifies the legal definitions of ‘firearm silencer’ and ‘firearm muffler’ within federal law. Specifically, it expands the definition of a firearm silencer to include not only devices designed to silence a firearm but also the outer tube or primary structure of such devices. This aims to clarify the legal status of these devices and potentially broaden the scope of regulations related to their possession and use. The bill seeks to provide clearer guidelines for enforcement related to these items.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘firearm silencer’ to include outer tubes and primary structures of sound-reduction devices.
- Expands the definition of ‘firearm muffler’ to include devices designed to muffle the sound of a firearm.
- Clarifies that attachments to firearms are not considered silencers or mufflers unless they meet the defined criteria.
- Updates the relevant section of Title 18 of the United States Code.
Who is affected
- Gun owners
- Firearms manufacturers
- Federal law enforcement agencies
- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Notable changes
- The bill alters the existing legal definitions of silencers and mufflers, potentially impacting regulations surrounding their sale and use.
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