Suppressor ownership is one of the top 2 things I'd like to see changed the most about DE gun laws - the other being repealing the ban on carry in state parks.
If there isn't a single group of supporters with enough sway to get this changed on their own it may be beneficial to focus on building a coalition to show how diverse the support for legalization is. For example, some groups that might be persuaded to show support, or at least indicate that they wouldn't be negatively impacted:
-Gun owners that want to own one (obviously)
-Residents near gun ranges that have complained about noise.
-Residents that complain about hunting / shooting noise
-Animal rights activists worried about the impact of hunting / shooting noise on natural habitats
-Dealers that would be interested in selling suppressors
-National industry stakeholders, likely through the American Suppressor Association
-LEO groups (if not willing to outright support, might at least indicate they have no objection)
-Local politicians
While each of these groups could be interfaced with directly, such as by contacting potential dealers in person, I think a lot of them could also be reached through various activist organizations. This would both make reaching them easier and add extra support to the movement if you can get the groups to officially sign on in support.
Also need to draw up advertising messages tailored to the various potential support groups - benefits of safety to gun owners, benefits of reduced noise to community stakeholders, benefits of sales to dealers, etc. The ASA and DSSA come to mind as potentially being resources for interfacing with legislators (the ASA having seen what works in other states, DSSA having experience locally).
oh, and +1 on changing the thread title to something more descriptive.
If there isn't a single group of supporters with enough sway to get this changed on their own it may be beneficial to focus on building a coalition to show how diverse the support for legalization is. For example, some groups that might be persuaded to show support, or at least indicate that they wouldn't be negatively impacted:
-Gun owners that want to own one (obviously)
-Residents near gun ranges that have complained about noise.
-Residents that complain about hunting / shooting noise
-Animal rights activists worried about the impact of hunting / shooting noise on natural habitats
-Dealers that would be interested in selling suppressors
-National industry stakeholders, likely through the American Suppressor Association
-LEO groups (if not willing to outright support, might at least indicate they have no objection)
-Local politicians
While each of these groups could be interfaced with directly, such as by contacting potential dealers in person, I think a lot of them could also be reached through various activist organizations. This would both make reaching them easier and add extra support to the movement if you can get the groups to officially sign on in support.
Also need to draw up advertising messages tailored to the various potential support groups - benefits of safety to gun owners, benefits of reduced noise to community stakeholders, benefits of sales to dealers, etc. The ASA and DSSA come to mind as potentially being resources for interfacing with legislators (the ASA having seen what works in other states, DSSA having experience locally).
oh, and +1 on changing the thread title to something more descriptive.
"Be Prepared"