‘We Have Not Lost Yet’: Politicians From Both Sides Keep Trying to Derail Anti-2A Legistation

The Hearing Protection Act (HPA), a piece of legislation aimed at removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act (NFA), has reignited a fierce battle in Congress. What began as a relatively straightforward bill, ending the $200 tax and registration requirement for suppressors, has become a political powder keg.

According to gun rights advocate Jared Yanis from Guns & Gadgets, the bill is still alive and kicking, thanks to massive pressure from the public. “We have not lost yet,” he told viewers, urging Americans to stay loud and active. And he means loud – calls, tweets, and emails have been flooding the House Ways and Means Committee.

Republicans Water Down the Bill, Say Critics

While the bill originally sought full deregulation, it hit a snag in the Republican-controlled House Ways and Means Committee. According to Colion Noir, a prominent Second Amendment activist, Republicans stripped the most critical part of the bill: taking suppressors off the NFA. Instead, they left the registration in place and simply dropped the tax to zero. “They’re giving you an empty gift box and expecting applause,” Noir said in frustration. In his view, setting the tax to zero is meaningless if the registry remains – a leash with a shinier collar, not real freedom.

Democrats Erupt in Committee Over Tax Cut

Meanwhile, William from Copper Jacket TV reported that Democrats became “completely unhinged” during committee hearings. Their rage wasn’t even over full deregulation – it was just about removing the $200 tax stamp. Clips from the hearing showed Democratic members calling it a danger to police, a giveaway to the so-called “assassin lobby,” and a risk to public safety. One member said the bill was a disgrace, especially during National Police Week. Another claimed it would cost $1.4 billion over ten years and slammed it as a “middle-of-the-night” trick.

Jared Yanis: ‘We Are That Close’

In a live video posted from a chaotic scene, possibly a convention floor, Jared Yanis stressed the urgency of the moment. “This is the closest we’ll ever get, probably in this generation,” he said. He credited grassroots activists for keeping the pressure on and warned not to back off now. Yanis highlighted Representatives Jason Smith and David Kustoff as key players needing extra public pressure. “Get on it,” he said. “The power is in our hands.” His call wasn’t just to gun owners, but to suppressor companies too, asking them to publicly take a stand.

Copper Jacket: ‘They Don’t Believe This Is Just Hearing Protection’

William from Copper Jacket TV emphasized how the opposition seems stuck in Hollywood fantasy. “They actually believe what they see in movies is real,” he said, mocking claims that suppressors make shooters invisible. He cited statistics showing 70 to 80% of hunters use no hearing protection at all, risking permanent damage every time they shoot. In William’s words, suppressors are nothing more than “personal protective equipment,” like earmuffs for your rifle. But you wouldn’t know that by listening to the panic pouring out of some lawmakers.

Colion Noir: ‘This Is About Power, Not Safety’

Colion Noir didn’t mince words. He warned viewers that if the government can set the suppressor tax to zero, it can just as easily raise it later. “You think $200 is bad? Wait until they adjust for inflation and hit you with $3,000.” Noir believes the registry is the real issue, because registration equals control. “The registry is their back door for confiscation,” he warned. For him, the real win isn’t a reduced tax – it’s complete removal from the NFA, with no red tape, no fingerprints, and no permission slips.

A Compromised Win or a Setup for the Future?

While some see the $0 tax as progress, others see it as a trap. Jared Yanis hinted that the bill’s future may involve multiple paths. There are “still irons in the fire,” he said, suggesting that Rep. Andrew Clyde and Rep. Thomas Massie have introduced a nearly identical bill to reintroduce full deregulation. In this way, the movement isn’t putting all its hope in one version of the bill. It’s hedging its bets, preparing to try again if necessary.

Democrats Call It a ‘Silencer for the Assassin Lobby’

During the heated House Ways and Means Committee meeting, one Democrat, Tom Suozzi, compared suppressors to tools for hired killers. “When a silencer happens, you don’t really know where the shot’s coming from,” they claimed. The phrasing was jarring – almost cinematic. But advocates like William pointed out that in real life, suppressors only lower gunshot noise by a few decibels – certainly not enough to make them “silent.” Many still require shooters to wear ear protection, even with a suppressor.

Public Pressure Has Already Moved the Needle

Despite the hysteria, William was quick to point out the only reason this bill got traction in the first place is because people demanded it. “They don’t do anything unless they’re forced to,” he said, stressing that calls and emails truly made a difference. Colion Noir agreed, saying now is not the time to get complacent. “Light them up,” he urged, telling supporters to “flood the Ways and Means Committee” before the bill goes to the full House.

Suppressors Are PPE, Not Weapons

One of the most misunderstood points of the debate is the basic purpose of suppressors. According to both William and Jared, these devices are meant to protect hearing, not make guns silent. In countries like New Zealand and Finland, suppressors are encouraged as standard hunting equipment. The U.S., however, still treats them like machine guns—highly regulated, heavily taxed, and painfully slow to obtain. This misunderstanding, largely driven by Hollywood, continues to muddy the waters.

A Missed Opportunity Wrapped in Good News

Here’s the frustrating part: both sides are acting like this issue is about stopping criminals or giving criminals an edge. But what about the thousands of lawful shooters, hunters, and veterans dealing with hearing loss? Why is protecting your hearing still treated like a criminal act? This isn’t about John Wick sneaking through a dark alley – it’s about a farmer trying to protect his ears while shooting coyotes off his land. The fact that this simple, common-sense bill has triggered so much outrage shows how far removed Washington still is from rural America.

This Fight Isn’t Over Yet

The final takeaway? It’s not over. The Hearing Protection Act still has a chance to be restored to its original form – no tax, no registry, no permission slips. All three of our sources, Jared Yanis, William from Copper Jacket TV, and Colion Noir, agree on that point. But they also agree that it won’t happen by accident. It’ll take more calls, more emails, and more people demanding real change. This is one of the rare moments where public outcry has already changed the conversation. Whether it’s enough to change the law remains to be seen.

No More Crumbs – Time to Demand the Whole Meal

Suppressors don’t make guns silent. They don’t make people invisible. But they do save hearing. They do make shooting safer. And they’re legal in 42 states. The Hearing Protection Act, as originally written, made sense. It still does. Whether the House will listen to voters or keep clinging to old myths will say a lot about where America stands on the Second Amendment – and how much faith it still has in common sense.

For more information, watch the Guns & Gadgets video here, the Copper Jacket TV video here, and Colion Noir’s video here.

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