Get ready for a hard-hitting episode of the Range Minded Podcast! In Ep. 281, host Steve dives deep into the latest on the Hearing Protection Act (HPA) and SHORT Act—two bills that could revolutionize suppressors and short-barreled rifles for gun owners. Will we finally ditch the NFA red tape? Plus, we unpack the shady talk of merging the ATF with the DEA—what’s the deal, and should we be worried about this bureaucratic power grab? From protecting your ears to dodging sleazeballs in suits, this episode is loaded with 2A insights, 10 pros, 10 cons, and a call to action for every shooter, hunter, and freedom-lover. Lock and load and join the fight for your rights!