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District of Columbia Suppressors & Silencers Laws (2026)

Restricted: Firearm silencers are banned in the District of Columbia: D.C. Code 22-4514 prohibits any person in the District from possessing one, regardless of registration under the federal National Firearms Act (NFA).

RestrictedVerified Jul 18, 2026

Firearm silencers are banned in the District of Columbia: D.C. Code 22-4514 prohibits any person in the District from possessing one, regardless of registration under the federal National Firearms Act (NFA). The only exceptions are for law enforcement and the military.

Official source: code.dccouncil.gov →

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