Under the new bill, Sec. 2003.001

"(1)"Firearm accessory" means an item that is used in
conjunction with or mounted on a firearm but is not essential to the basic function of a firearm. The term includes a telescopic or laser sight, magazine, flash or sound suppressor, folding or aftermarket stock and grip, speedloader, ammunition carrier, and light for target illumination. "

Notice that firearm accesory includes flash and sound suppressor.

It goes on to state in Sec. 2003.003;

NOT SUBJECT TO FEDERAL REGULATION. (a) A firearm, a firearm accessory, or ammunition that is manufactured in this state and remains in this state is not subject to federal law or federal regulation, including registration, under the authority of the United States Congress to regulate interstate commerce.

Notice this includes firearm accessory as defined in Sec.2003.001, which includes suppressors.

Here are the onlty exceptions as stated in Sec. 2003.004;

1)a firearm that cannot be carried and used by one person; (2)a firearm that has a bore diameter greater than 1.5inches and that uses smokeless powder and not black powder as a propellant;
(3)ammunition with a projectile that explodes using an explosion of chemical energy after the projectile leaves the firearm; or
(4)a firearm that discharges two or more projectiles with one activation of the trigger or other firing device.

I can't see this Bill being passed, and the old law still enforced. The new bill specifically list's suppressors, so I can't see that they would be illegal under Texas laws. There is no mention of SBR's or other NFA items, but none are listed in the exceptions.

I said SBR's and MG's not anything about suppressor's. Now did I... Only current supressor mfg in TX I know of, is Larue Tactical and he doesn't sell them to public. I tried ever so gently to talk him into it at the 3gun in March however. NO LUCK

And NO the bill woln't likely pass as written now..

We need to follow Montana
My guns, my place
Ya want em, come try to get em
And thats all i got to say about that

yea...what he said

The bill has to be considered a big incintive to bring firearms mfg and jobs to the state. The mfgs would love to get out from under so much legislative weight. How many of you have emailed this congressman and shown appreciation for his support?

http://www.house.state.tx.us/members/dist6/berman.htm

GO LEO BERMAN!!

Montana has passed its new gun law!

MONTANA GOVERNOR SIGNS NEW GUN LAW!

Found this also....Montana will probably move DOWN on the list!

BRADY SCORECARD RANKINGS

Several gunmakers in Montana. Cooper Arms will probably be first to test it. Will be interesting to see if staes who have similar laws can make them reciprocle. Probably not, since guns would have to be transported across state lines and not adjoining states at that. Will be interesting to see how many other states follow suit.

And my favorite.....

SHILOH SHARPS RIFLES

Maker of the "Quigley" Sharps Rifle.....In Big Timber, Montana! !! !

I want a income tax exemption bill passed in TX! Im tired of paying for all the dead beats.