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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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