Suppressor Ownership
Last reviewed: May 3, 2026
Permitted
Partial
Restricted
Informational
Showing 51 states
| State | Suppressor Ownership | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Alaska | Legal w/ NFA Compliance. Hunting legal. | Permitted |
| Arizona | Ownership legal w/ federal compliance & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Arkansas | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| California | Prohibited | Restricted |
| Colorado | Ownership legal w/ NFA registration. Hunting is legal. | Permitted |
| Connecticut | Ownership legal w/ federal compliance. Hunting is prohibited. | Informational |
| Delaware | Prohibited | Restricted |
| District of Columbia | Ownership of any class III item (including suppressors) is unlawful | Restricted |
| Florida | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Georgia | Ownership legal with NRA Compliance & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Hawaii | Prohibited | Restricted |
| Idaho | Ownership legal with federal compliance & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Illinois | Prohibited | Restricted |
| Indiana | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Iowa | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Kansas | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Kentucky | Ownership legal with federal compliance & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Louisiana | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Maine | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Maryland | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Massachusetts | Prohibited | Restricted |
| Michigan | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Minnesota | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Mississippi | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Missouri | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Montana | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Nebraska | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Nevada | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| New Hampshire | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| New Jersey | Prohibited | Restricted |
| New Mexico | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| New York | Prohibited | Restricted |
| North Carolina | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| North Dakota | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Ohio | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Oklahoma | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Oregon | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Pennsylvania | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Rhode Island | Prohibited | Restricted |
| South Carolina | Ownership legal with federal compliance & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| South Dakota | Not regulated | Permitted |
| Tennessee | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Texas | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Utah | Ownership legal with federal compliance & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Vermont | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Virginia | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Washington | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| West Virginia | Ownership legal with federal compliance & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Wisconsin | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
| Wyoming | Ownership & Hunting Legal. | Permitted |
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While Concealed Carry Inc strives to maintain legal reference information updated on this website; you as the reader and gun owner are responsible to do any and all necessary research and consult with a local attorney before making any decisions. Concealed Carry Inc is not liable for any misinformation, inaccuracies, or actions taken based on this information. We are not attorneys and this information is not legal advice. If you see any information you feel is outdated or incorrect please contact us.
Legal Summaries for all 50 states are available free on our site and mobile app.
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