Ohio firearms lawsSuppressors & Silencers

Ohio Suppressors & Silencers Laws (2026)

Conditional: Suppressors are legal in Ohio, which classifies a suppressor as "dangerous ordnance," but ORC 2923.17(C)(5) exempts owners whose device is registered in the federal National Firearms Act (NFA) registry, so possession is lawful with an ATF stamp.

ConditionalVerified Jul 18, 2026

Suppressors are legal in Ohio, which classifies a suppressor as "dangerous ordnance," but ORC 2923.17(C)(5) exempts owners whose device is registered in the federal National Firearms Act (NFA) registry, so possession is lawful with an ATF stamp. Hunting with a suppressor is authorized.

Official source: codes.ohio.gov

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