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Sheriff seeks federal JAG grant to buy suppressor/shortening attachments for tactical rifles

Butte-Silver Bow Council of Commissioners · April 16, 2026
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Summary

Butte-Silver Bow's sheriff asked the council April 15 to authorize applying for a $24,000 Justice Assistance grant to purchase suppressor/shortening attachments for tactical rifles to reduce flash and noise in training and confined-space operations; Sheriff Lesser said there is no local match and commissioners concurred 11-0.

Butte-Silver Bow law enforcement asked the council April 15 for authorization to apply for a fiscal year 2025 Justice Assistance Formula grant of $24,000 to purchase suppressor/shortening attachments for primary tactical firearms.

Sheriff Lesser explained the attachments consist of an upper portion that shortens the barrel by about four inches combined with a suppressor that reduces muzzle flash and noise; the configuration is intended for tactical team operations in confined spaces and for safer training (noise suppression for ears). He said the equipment would eventually be paired with night-vision capability for the tactical team, and that there is no local match requirement for the grant.

Commissioners asked about purpose and use; Sheriff Lesser cited past operations and the value of flash and noise reduction during night operations. The council voted to concur and place the communication on file 11-0.