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California Suppressors & Silencers Laws (2026)

Restricted: Suppressors are banned in California: civilian possession of a silencer is a felony under California Penal Code 33410, regardless of any registration under the federal National Firearms Act (NFA).

RestrictedVerified Jul 18, 2026

Suppressors are banned in California: civilian possession of a silencer is a felony under California Penal Code 33410, regardless of any registration under the federal National Firearms Act (NFA). Only listed law-enforcement and military agencies are exempt.

Official source: leginfo.legislature.ca.gov →

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