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Committee hears divided testimony on bill to align suppressor rules with federal law; author agrees to revise language
Summary
SB499 would change how silencers/suppressors appear in Georgia code to mirror expected federal changes; supporters emphasized hearing protection while opponents warned it could reduce penalties for criminals. Committee paused to refine section concerning enhanced penalties.
Senators and dozens of witnesses spent extensive time debating Senate Bill 499, which would adjust Georgia’s statutory language about firearm suppressors to remain consistent with possible federal changes.
Author Senator Ginn told the Judiciary Committee he drafted the bill to prevent Georgians from becoming criminalized if federal law were to remove certain National Firearms Act (NFA) requirements. Knox Williams, an industry advocate, and other proponents framed suppressors as…
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