U.S. Suppressor Laws by State:

Where They're Legal and How They're Regulated

Alabama

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal for all game
Notable Law: Ala. Admin. Code § 220-2-.02(1)(e)

Alaska

Ownership: Legal with NFA compliance
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: AK Stat. § 11-61-200

Arizona

Ownership: Legal with federal compliance
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 13-3101, § 17-251

Arkansas

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Ark. Code § 5-73-104; Act 720 (2015)

California

Ownership: Prohibited for civilians
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: Cal. Penal Code § 33410

Colorado

Ownership: Legal with NFA registration
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-12-102

Connecticut

Ownership: Legal with federal compliance
Hunting: Prohibited
Notable Law: Efforts to allow hunting use ongoing

Delaware

Ownership: Prohibited
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: Del. Code Ann. tit. 11 § 1444

Florida

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal for all game
Notable Law: Fla. Admin. Code r. 68A-12.002(3)(b)

Georgia

Ownership: Legal with NFA compliance
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Ga. Code Ann. § 27-3-4(9)

Hawaii

Ownership: Prohibited
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 134-8

Idaho

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

Illinois

Ownership: Prohibited
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: 720 ILCS 5/24-1

Indiana

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Ind. Code § 14-22-6-11

Iowa

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Iowa Code §§ 724.1-724.3

Kansas

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Kan. Stat. Ann. § 21-6301; § 32-1002

Kentucky

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

Louisiana

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: La. Rev. Stat. § 40:1781; § 14:94; § 56:116.6

Maine

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: LD 635 (SP 249) repealed previous permit requirement

Maryland

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Md. Code Ann. § 5-621

Massachusetts

Ownership: Prohibited
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 269, § 10A

Michigan

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.224

Minnesota

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Minn. Stat. § 609.66 Subd. 1a

Mississippi

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Miss. Code Ann. § 97-37-31

Missouri

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Mo. Rev. Stat. § 571.020

Montana

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-337; § 87-6-401(1)(c)

Nebraska

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

Nevada

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Nev. Rev. Stat. § 202.350

New Hampshire

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: N.H. Rev. Stat. § 207:4(1)

New Jersey

Ownership: Prohibited
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-3(c); § 23:4-13

New Mexico

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

New York

Ownership: Prohibited
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: N.Y. Penal Law § 265.02(2); Env. Law § 11-0931

North Carolina

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: N.C. Gen. Stat. § 14-288.8(c)(3); § 113-291.1(c)

North Dakota

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: N.D. Cent. Code § 62.1-05-01; § 20.1-01-36

Ohio

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Ohio Rev. Code § 2923.17(C)(5); § 1533.04

Oklahoma

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Okla. Stat. tit. 29, § 5-201(A)(5)

Oregon

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Or. Rev. Stat. § 166.272

Pennsylvania

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 908

Rhode Island

Ownership: Prohibited
Hunting: Not applicable
Notable Law: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47-20

South Carolina

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

South Dakota

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: S.D. Codified Laws § 22-14-6

Tennessee

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Tenn. Code Ann. § 39-17-1302

Texas

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Tex. Penal Code § 46.05

Utah

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

Vermont

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Vt. Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 4010; S.281 (2022)

Virginia

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

Washington

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Wash. Rev. Code §§ 9.41.250; 9.41.251

West Virginia

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: State law is silent; federal compliance required

Wisconsin

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Wis. Stat. § 941.298

Wyoming

Ownership: Legal
Hunting: Legal
Notable Law: Wyo. Stat. Ann. § 23-3-112

As of 2025, suppressor ownership is legal in 42 states, and hunting with suppressors is permitted in 41 of those states. The eight states where suppressor ownership is prohibited are California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. Connecticut allows ownership but prohibits hunting with suppressors.

Please note that laws can change, so it's essential to consult current state statutes or legal counsel before making decisions related to suppressor ownership or use.