Alabama Admin. Code § 220-2-.02(1)(e)

Suppressors are a prohibited weapon under Alaska Stat. § 11-61-200(h), however, registration under the National Firearms Act is an affirmative defense (§11-61-200(c))

Arizona Rev. Stat. § 13-3101(8)(a)(ii) prohibits suppressors, however, prohibition does not extend to firearms possessed in compliance with federal law. See also Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 17-251

Arkansas Code R. § 5-73-104; House Bill 1488 / Act 720 (2015)

California Penal Code § 33410-15. Only Class 3 & Class 2 manufacturers may possess a suppressor in California

Colorado Rev. Stat. §18-12-102 prohibits suppressors, however, provides that a "valid permit and license for possession" of a suppressor is an affirmative defense

Connecticut Gen. Stat. § 53a-211 prohibits silencers, except when permitted under federal law. See also Conn. Gen. Stat. Ann. § 26-75, which regards hunting

Delaware Code Ann. tit. 11 § 1444, Del. Code Ann. tit. 7, § 710

Florida Stat. § 790.001 defines suppressors as firearms, however, the law is otherwise silent. See also Florida Admin. Code r. 68A-12.002(3)(b) which regards hunting

Georgia Code Ann. §§ 16-11-122 and 16-11-124 prohibit suppressors, however, this prohibition does not apply to persons authorized by registration “in accordance with the dictates of the National Firearms Act.” See also Georgia Code Ann. § 27-3-4(9), which regards hunting

Hawaii. Rev Stat. § 134-8 and § 134-11. Exceptions are made for federal and state law enforcement officers and other officials. See Hawaii Rev. Stat. Ann. 134-8(a), which regards hunting.

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720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(6). See also 520 ILCS 5/2.33(s)., which regards hunting.

Indiana Code Ann. § 14-22-6-11 contains relevant hunting regulations. See also House Bill 1563 (2013)

Iowa Code §§ 724.1-724.3

Kansas Stat. Ann. § 21-6301 prohibits suppressors, however this prohibition “shall not apply to or affect any person or entity in compliance with the national firearms act." See also Kansas Stat. Ann. §32-1002 and SB 152-2011, which regard hunting

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Louisiana Rev. Stat. Ann. §40:1781 defines suppressors, and §14:94 establishes an enhanced penalty for use in connection with a crime. See also Louisiana Rev. Stat. § 56:116.6 and HB 186/SB 212 (2014), which regard hunting

Signed into law in 2021, LD 635 (SP 249) repeals previous requirements for obtaining a permit before hunting with a suppressor

Maryland Code Ann. § 5-621 establishes an enhanced penalty for use in drug trafficking crime.

Massachusetts Gen. Laws Ann. ch. 269, § 10A. Class 3 & Class 2 manufacturers are permitted to possess a suppressor

Michigan Comp. Laws § 750.224 carries a prohibition, however, this does not apply to “A person licensed by the secretary of the treasury of the United States or the secretary's delegate.”

Minnesota Stat. Ann. § 609.66 Subd. 1a; SF 878 (2015)

Mississippi Code Ann. § 97-37-31 makes ownership legal for any person “duly authorized under federal law.” The law is silent with regard to hunting

Missouri Rev. Stat. § 571.020 makes it illegal to possess a suppressor “in violation of federal law.” The law is silent with regard to hunting.

Montana Code Ann. § 45-8-337 makes it illegal to possess “a silencer that is not registered under federal law.” See also Mont. Code Ann. § 87-6-401(1)(c)., which regards hunting.

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Nevada Rev. Stat. § 202.350 bans suppressors “unless authorized by federal law.” The law is silent with regard to hunting.

N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 207:4(1) outlaws hunting with a suppressor, but persons issued a depredation permit by the Executive Director of Fish and Game may use one.

New Jersey Stat. Ann. § 2C:39-3(c) prohibits the possession of suppressors; N.J. Stat. Ann. § 23:4-13 bans hunting with suppressors.

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New York Penal Law § 265.02(2) bans suppressors. N.Y. Env. Law § 11-0931 bans the use of suppressors while hunting, except for law enforcement officers performing their official duties.

North Carolina Gen. Stat. § 14-288.8(c)(3) makes it legal to own or possess a suppressor if “in compliance with 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53, §§ 5801-5871.” See also North Carolina Gen. Stat §113-291.1(c), which regards hunting.

North Dakota Cent. Code § 62.1-05-01. makes it illegal for person to possess suppressor “unless that person has complied with the National Firearms Act.” See also N.D. Cent. Code § 20.1-01-36, which regards hunting.

Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2923.17(C)(5) makes it illegal to possess a suppressor unless “registered in the national firearms registration and transfer record...” See also Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 1533.04, which regards hunting.

Oklahoma Stat. tit. 29, § 5-201(A)(5) concerns the use of suppressors while hunting. The law is otherwise silent.

Oregon Rev. Stat. §166.272 makes silencers illegal, unless they are “registered as required under federal law.” The law is otherwise silent with regard to hunting.

18 Pennsylvania Cons. Stat. § 908 makes it illegal to possess a “firearm specially made or specially adapted for concealment or silent discharge,” but it is a valid defense to show that you “complied with the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. § 5801 et seq.)”. The law is silent with regard to hunting.

Rhode Island Gen. Laws § 11-47-20 concerns both the possession of silencers and their use while hunting.

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South Dakota Codified Laws § 22-14-6 makes suppressors legal if the owner “Has a valid state or federal license issued pursuant to law for such weapon or has registered such weapon with the proper state or federal authority pursuant to law." The law is silent with regard to hunting.

Tennessee Code Ann. § 39-17-1302 is now silent, given S.B. 921 (2017). The law is silent with regard to hunting. See also the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency website.

Texas Penal Code Ann. § 46.05 prohibits Suppressor except when possessed in compliance with federal law. (Pending legislation could change this status quo). The law is silent with regard to hunting.

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Vermont Stat. Ann. tit. 13, § 4010

Virginia law is silent (since SB 1383 in 2009).

Washington Rev. Code §§ 9.41.250; 9.41.251 makes suppressors legal if “registered and possessed in accordance with federal law.” The law is silent with regard to hunting.

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Wisconsin Stat. § 941.298 states that possessing a suppressor is legal for “[a]ny person who has complied with the licensing and registration requirements under 26 USC 5801 to 5872.” The law is silent with respect to hunting with suppressors.

Wyoming Stat. Ann. § 23-3-112 addresses the use of silencers for hunting