A look back at major ASA-backed legislative victories: OHIO: On March 23rd, ASA-backed House Bill 234 took effect, making Ohio the 34th state to legalize suppressor hunting for all animals. The bill was signed into law by former Governor John Kasich (R) on December 19th, 2014, and sponsored by former Rep. Cheryl Grossman (R-23) and former Rep. John Becker (R-65). The effort was actively supported by the Ohio Speech and Hearing Governmental Affairs Coalition (OSHGAC) and the Buckeye Firearms Association. MONTANA: On April 24th, former Democratic Governor Steve Bullock signed House Bill 250 into law, making Montana the 35th state to fully legalize suppressor hunting. After vetoing similar legislation in 2013 due to a misunderstanding of suppressors, Gov. Bullock later wrote a letter asking former Speaker of the House Austin Knudsen to amend HB 250 to legalize suppressor use on all game animals after ASA helped debunk common myths and misconceptions. MINNESOTA: On July 1st, ASA-backed Senate File 878 took effect, making Minnesota the 40th state to allow civilians to own and possess suppressors and the 36th state to allow hunters to use them. The legislation was carried by former Rep. Tony Cornish (R-23B) and former Rep. Mark Anderson (R-09A). VERMONT: On July 2nd, ASA-backed H. 5 took effect, making Vermont the 41st state to legalize private possession of suppressors. The legislation was carried by former Rep. Patrick Brennan (R-Chittenden) and former Sen. John Rogers (D-Essex/Orleans) and signed into law by former Democratic Governor Peter Shumlin on June 17th. MAINE: On October 15th, ASA-backed Legislative Document 942 took effect, making Maine the 37th state to allow hunters to use suppressors. The legislation was sponsored by former Senate Majority Leader Garrett Mason (R-22) and former Rep. Stephen Wood (R-57), with active support from the Maine Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus, the Sportsman's Alliance of Maine, and Gun Owners of Maine. These victories represent years of legislative work, education, and collaboration to advance suppressor ownership and hunting laws across the country.