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West Virginia Suppressors & Silencers Laws (2026)

Conditional: Suppressors are legal in West Virginia, where no statute bans possession of a registered suppressor, as long as you comply with the federal National Firearms Act (NFA).

ConditionalVerified Jul 18, 2026

Suppressors are legal in West Virginia, where no statute bans possession of a registered suppressor, as long as you comply with the federal National Firearms Act (NFA). Hunting with a suppressor is permitted; W. Va. Code 20-2-5 (unlawful methods of hunting) includes no suppressor entry.

Official source: code.wvlegislature.gov →

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