District of Columbia firearms lawsSuppressors & Silencers

District of Columbia Suppressors & Silencers Laws (2026)

Restricted: BANNED. D.C. Code 22-4514 prohibits any person in the District from possessing any firearm silencer, regardless of federal NFA registration (law-enforcement and military exceptions only).

RestrictedVerified Jul 18, 2026

BANNED. D.C. Code 22-4514 prohibits any person in the District from possessing any firearm silencer, regardless of federal NFA registration (law-enforcement and military exceptions only).

Official source: code.dccouncil.gov

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