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Pennsylvania Suppressors & Silencers Laws (2026)
Conditional: Legal with federal NFA registration. Under 18 Pa.C.S. 908 a silent-discharge firearm is an "offensive weapon," but 908(b)(1) makes compliance with the National Firearms Act a complete defense.
ConditionalVerified Jul 18, 2026
Legal with federal NFA registration. Under 18 Pa.C.S. 908 a silent-discharge firearm is an "offensive weapon," but 908(b)(1) makes compliance with the National Firearms Act a complete defense. Hunting with a suppressor is permitted.
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