PARTS Act of 2025
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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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 to include not only devices designed to silence a firearm but also the outer components of those devices that primarily house sound-reduction mechanisms. This aims to clarify the scope of regulations related to these devices.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘firearm silencer’ to include outer components of sound-reduction devices.
- Expands the definition of ‘firearm muffler’ to include outer components of sound-reduction devices.
- Clarifies that attachments to firearms are not considered silencers or mufflers unless they meet the defined criteria.
- Addresses the primary housing or structure of sound-reduction components.
Who is affected
- Firearm manufacturers
- Firearm retailers
- Gun owners
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Law enforcement agencies
Notable changes
- The bill broadens the existing legal definitions of silencers and mufflers.
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