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That is an extremely difficult question to answer with any accuracy, but the basic answer is, just like anything else that is illegal, somebody in the legislature doesn't think you should own one, so they passed a law saying you can't.
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Are handgun silencers illegal in Maine?
check with the prosecutor's office
Are handgun silencers illegal in Minnesota?
Unfortunately yes. But there are ways around it.
Are handgun silencers illegal in California?
if a gun has a threaded barrel, (required for a silencer) it is classified as an "assault weapon" and is illegal in California.
Are silencers illegal in Montana?
yes silencers are illegal in montana
Are handgun silencers illegal in Virginia?
No, you have to have a tax stamp from the ATF... but with that stamp it is 100% legal.
Are silencers illegal in Mississippi?
Depending on who you are, no.
Are rifle silencers illegal in Florida?
Depends on who is using them and for what.
Which states do not allow gun silencers?
Silencers are illegal in SOME states for the general public, but only a few. See link below
Is it legal to own a deceased family members handgun in NJ without having some form of written permission?
NJ requires licensing of handgun owners, and police approval of all transfer of ownership of handguns. You need to discuss transfer on an inherited handgun with the NJ State Police.
Who can you buy an illegal handgun from?
JUSTICE BROWN
Are silencers legal in PA both rifle and handgun?
Yes, provided you have complied with the FEDERAL law regarding suppressors. This is governed by 18 PA.C.S.§ 908.
Is there Jail time for illegal possession of handgun in PA?
It depends on exactly what you're asking, but in every state in the U.S. you can go to jail for illegal possession of a handgun.
