Also, if I bought a suppressor and owned it, which is legal, and stored it in my home...
Could I attach it for home defense? Not going to the range or anything, but say I load up and safety up my AR and place it under the bed with the suppressor on. Situations arise or whatever the case may be, and I have to use the rifle. I would much rather have the suppressor on. I know this sounds extreme as I'd wish to NEVER use a rifle against someone for defensive purposes, but I would much rather be prepared. After all, I've had my cars broken into several times, even had someone secretly living in my camping trailer/rv which was parked in my DRIVEWAY. Don't ask me how he did it... he was a sly one, had to chase him out with a tennis racket. I also live in Pierce County - number one meth capital of the entire U.S. Near Graham, a.k.a drug tweaker capital of the world. Can't trust anybody....
If I used it, then removed it, would you think that would be wrong? Never would have to say you used it... just would help from alerting too many people. Course I'd call authorities anyways, but just for hearing protecting and for best interests of the neighbors, etc. What about hunting? You already cause a ruckus, but you don't want to scare all the game away for miles and miles. Also if caught "using" it would it be a felony or misdemeanor?
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