Can my son use my suppressor?

[Ucsdryder]

Bro.
You hold a grudge worse then a woman.
For your benefit. Let it go.

You’re probably right… when it comes to my kids all bets are off though. And I’ll let it go when he moves on to the next forum to tell his epic stories and share his incontestable knowledge.

 

[P Carter]

As I understand it, you have to possess the suppressor; the son cannot posses it because it’s an nfa regulated item (just like an automatic weapon) and he’s underage.

What does it take for you to be in possession, rather than he? That’s the tough question. Perhaps within sight, but that’s probably the outer bounds. Some nebulous concept of “letting him use it under your direct supervision and control” is probably close to the answer.

Hopefully common sense would prevail, but it would be a real bummer for your son to get charged with a federal offense if something went bad, so it may be better than sorry. Think: don’t leave him with the thing if you’re packing out, etc. Might be helpful to think of it as an automatic weapon that only you are authorized to “possess,” since I think that’s the legal structure.

As with all these statements, I’m just some dude on the internet, so definitely do your own research…

 

[ianpadron]

Any LEO who would give you or your kid a hard time about him using your suppressor should be publicly tarred and feathered.

 

[Patriotshooter]

It’s better to be with him

 

[kcm2]

It's Wyoming. People there, including the folks working for Fish and Game, have sense. Have a good hunt.

 

[hereinaz]

As a lawyer, some info and advice is bonkers…

That’s not legal advice, and this post does not create attorney client relationship, lol.

Seriously, this isn’t a subject to rely on internet advice. It’s isn’t super complex, but it’s complex enough not to.

But, generally, under FEDERAL law, you must always remain in control/possession of the item and have the stamp. Like every law, the definition/meaning is “it depends” on the specific situation. State law also applies, like California which says it’s a crime…

Don’t rely on Roksliders talking about what possession means.

The advice to never give an unlocked phone to the govt is solid advice, the best in this thread.

 

[fwafwow]

As a lawyer, some info and advice is bonkers…

That’s not legal advice, and this post does not create attorney client relationship, lol.

Seriously, this isn’t a subject to rely on internet advice. It’s isn’t super complex, but it’s complex enough not to.

^^^this.

There is a pretty good book - "The Legal Guide to NFA Firearms and Gun Trusts" by Healy, Gassman, Blattmachr, et al. available on Amazon for ~$37 in paperback and ~$13 on Kindle.