Gun Laws/Massachusetts/Reviewed September 16, 2026

Are suppressors legal in Massachusetts?

Quick answer

No

Massachusetts: Suppressors banned; SBR/SBS OK.

2 of Massachusetts's 5 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with suppressors.

Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026

Suppressor laws by state

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Map legend: clear means Legal with tax stamp; caution means Restricted; restricted means Banned

What you can run instead in Massachusetts

Suppressors are off the table in Massachusetts. A muzzle brake or flash hider is not.

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Massachusetts law in detail

  • Suppressors banned; SBR/SBS OK (NFA) — Suppressors are restricted to law enforcement only. Short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns are legal with the federal tax stamp and an LTC.

The federal rule

Suppressors are regulated under the National Firearms Act. The federal tax on a suppressor dropped from $200 to $0 on January 1, 2026, but you still need an approved ATF Form 4 and registration before taking possession. State law can ban them outright even when federal law allows them.

Suppressors in neighboring states

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Frequently asked questions

Are suppressors legal in Massachusetts?

No. Massachusetts: Suppressors banned; SBR/SBS OK. Reviewed September 16, 2026.

What is the federal rule on suppressors?

Suppressors are regulated under the National Firearms Act. The federal tax on a suppressor dropped from $200 to $0 on January 1, 2026, but you still need an approved ATF Form 4 and registration before taking possession. State law can ban them outright even when federal law allows them.

How many states restrict suppressors?

Nationwide by our review: 42 states: legal with tax stamp; 8: banned.

More Massachusetts gun laws

Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the Massachusetts statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.