Chris Murphy's Take on Hearing Protection Act is Exactly as Stupid as You'd Expect

Democrat Senator Chris Murphy falsely claims that Suppressors make Mass Public Shootings more deadly and make it so “no one will be able to hear the gun shots”

Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) claims that suppressors make mass public shootings more deadly. Between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2024, there were 104 mass public shootings, but only two of those involved suppressors (Virginia Beach, Virginia in 2019 and Milwaukee in 2020). The average number of casualties from mass public shootings with suppressors is actually lower than the average without (11 v. 19.8), though the average number of people m…

FALSE: Fact Checking CT Senator Chris Murphy on Hearing Protection ~ VIDEO

Editor’s Note: Always verify what politicians say—especially when it comes to your rights. FACT CHECK This bill DOES NOT get rid of background checks for suppressors. In fact, purchasers would still be subject to the exact same FBI background check. What the bill DOES DO is remove the punitive NFA tax on these hearing safety devices. pic.twitter.com/E7yXjPMd5P — American Suppressor (@AmSuppressor) June 12, 2025 In a recent press conference flan…

Chris Murphy's Take on Hearing Protection Act is Exactly as Stupid as You'd Expect