Compliance reference
State Restrictions
The following is a plain-English summary of the most significant state restrictions on firearms, magazines, and related items. It is provided as a reference, not legal advice. Laws change — the buyer is responsible for compliance with all federal, state, and local laws.
States with restrictions
California
CA- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
- Handguns must be listed on California DOJ Roster
- Semi-automatic centerfire rifles with listed features are restricted
- Standard-capacity magazines cannot be shipped to this address
Colorado
CO- Magazine capacity limited to 15 rounds
Connecticut
CT- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
- Connecticut Declaration of Assault Weapons enforcement applies
Delaware
DE- Magazine capacity limited to 17 rounds
- Certain semi-auto rifles restricted
Hawaii
HI- Permit required for handgun transfers
- Magazine capacity on handguns limited to 10 rounds
Illinois
IL- FOID card required for all transfers
- Protect Illinois Communities Act restricts listed rifles and magazines
Maryland
MD- Handgun Qualification License required
- Handguns must be listed on Maryland Handgun Roster
- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
Massachusetts
MA- Handguns must be on the Massachusetts Approved Firearms Roster
- AG enforcement policy restricts duplicates and copies of listed rifles
- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
New Jersey
NJ- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
- New Jersey assault weapons laws restrict listed rifles and features
- Firearms ID card required
New York
NY- SAFE Act restricts listed rifles and shotguns
- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds (7 round load limit)
- Semi-automatic pistol registration required
Oregon
OR- Permit-to-purchase program in effect
Rhode Island
RI- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
Vermont
VT- Magazine capacity on rifles limited to 10, handguns to 15
Washington
WA- RCW 9.41.390 restricts sale of listed semi-automatic rifles
- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
District of Columbia
DC- Registration required
- Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds
Generally permissive states
Alabama
AL
Alaska
AK
Arizona
AZ
Arkansas
AR
Florida
FL
Georgia
GA
Idaho
ID
Indiana
IN
Iowa
IA
Kansas
KS
Kentucky
KY
Louisiana
LA
Maine
ME
Michigan
MI
Minnesota
MN
Mississippi
MS
Missouri
MO
Montana
MT
Nebraska
NE
Nevada
NV
New Hampshire
NH
New Mexico
NM
North Carolina
NC
North Dakota
ND
Ohio
OH
Oklahoma
OK
Pennsylvania
PA
South Carolina
SC
South Dakota
SD
Tennessee
TN
Texas
TX
Utah
UT
Virginia
VA
West Virginia
WV
Wisconsin
WI
Wyoming
WY