FIREARM OWNERSHIP RESTRICTIONS BY STATE

Basic firearm, magazine & ammunition ownership restrictions by state.

Basic Firearm, Magazine & Ammunition Ownership Restrictions by State / City

Aurora, IL: Maximum magazine capacity of 15 rounds.
California: Maximum 10 rounds for long guns and handguns; some exceptions for “California-approved” firearms.
Cook County, IL & Chicago, IL: Maximum 10 rounds.
Cincinnati, OH: Rifles limited to 10 rounds; handguns limited to 15 rounds.
Cleveland, OH: Centerfire rifles limited to 20 rounds; .22 caliber rifles limited to 30 rounds.
Columbus, OH: Centerfire rifles limited to 20 rounds.
Colorado: Rifles and pistols limited to 15 rounds; shotguns limited to 8 rounds.
Connecticut: Maximum 10 rounds.
Dayton, OH: Rifles limited to 10 rounds; handguns limited to 20 rounds.
Delaware: Maximum 17 rounds.
Denver, CO: Semi-automatic centerfire rifles with detachable magazines limited to 15 rounds; semi-automatic shotguns with folding stocks or a capacity over 6 rounds are restricted.
Franklin Park, IL: Long guns limited to 16 rounds.
Hawaii: Maximum 10 rounds.
Illinois (statewide): Maximum 10 rounds.
Maryland: Maximum 10 rounds.
Massachusetts: Maximum 10 rounds; exceptions allowed with Class A/B FID permit for long guns or Class A permit for pistols; dealer license required for shipments.
New Jersey: Maximum 10 rounds; exemptions for law enforcement or military.
New York (statewide): Maximum 10 rounds.
New York City: Maximum 10 rounds; stricter local regulations apply.
Oak Park, IL: Long guns limited to 10 rounds.
Ohio (statewide): Maximum 30 rounds.
Riverdale, IL: Long guns limited to 35 rounds.
Vermont: Long guns limited to 10 rounds; handguns limited to 15 rounds.
Washington State: Rifles and pistols limited to 10 rounds; shotguns limited to 7 rounds.
Washington, D.C.: Maximum 10 rounds.

States and cities that restrict firearms:

California Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Sales and manufacture of assault weapons, including .50 BMG rifles, are generally prohibited. Some “California-approved” versions of certain rifles are allowed under strict conditions.
Handgun Roster: Only handguns listed on the state-approved roster may be sold.
Magazine Capacity: Firearms are limited to 10-round magazines.
Age Restrictions: Individuals under 21 may not purchase semi-automatic centerfire rifles, unless they are active law enforcement or hold a valid hunting license.
Ammunition: All ammunition must be purchased through a licensed California FFL. Residents must pass a background check to take possession. Shipments from out-of-state must go through an FFL unless the recipient holds an FFL03 or Certificate of Eligibility.
Purchasing Requirements: A California Firearm Safety Certificate is generally required.
Transfers and Background Checks: Universal background checks are required for all transfers, including private party sales, which must go through a licensed dealer. There is a 10-day waiting period for all firearm purchases.
Transfer Limits: Monthly limits on firearm purchases may apply.
Registration: New residents importing California-approved firearms must register them within 60 days.
Black Powder & Antique Firearms: Black powder firearms with a frame or receiver require a DROS transaction and background check if they are breech-loading or capable of accepting conventional ammunition. True antiques are exempt.
FFL Licensing: Firearm dealers and their employees must meet state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Colorado Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Limited bans apply in Denver County, Boulder, and Vail. Non-compliant AR and AK pistols are prohibited. Certain “assault weapon” limitations may apply statewide.
Magazine and Shotgun Capacity: Standard firearms are limited to 15-round magazines (local limits in Boulder, Vail, and Denver may be stricter). Shotguns cannot have a fixed tubular magazine exceeding 28 inches or a detachable magazine capable of holding more than 8 shells in combination with a fixed magazine. Tubular magazines for .22 caliber and lever-action firearms are exempt.
Machine Guns and Receivers: Machine guns and stripped or complete receivers are prohibited.
Age Restrictions: Purchasers must be at least 21 years old (exceptions for active military or certified peace officers).
Transfers and Waiting Period: All transfers, including private sales, must be conducted through a licensed FFL. Dealers must receive “approval” or a “proceed” confirmation before completing a transfer. A mandatory 3-day waiting period applies, starting either from the initiation of the background check or when approval is granted, whichever is later. Pawn redemptions and CHL holders are not exempt from the waiting period.
Taxation: A 6.5% excise tax on retail sales of guns, ammunition, and parts will take effect April 1, 2025.
FFL Licensing: Firearm dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Connecticut Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons and Semi-Automatic Firearms: Semi-automatic rifles, shotguns, and certain handguns with detachable magazines and specific features (such as folding or telescoping stocks, pistol grips, flash suppressors, or grenade/flare launchers) are prohibited. Semi-automatic shotguns with detachable magazines, revolving cylinders, or adjustable/folding stocks are banned. Semi-automatic rifles that can accept a magazine over five rounds are restricted for those under 21.
Handgun Restrictions: Certain handguns with one or more features—threaded barrel, second hand grip, barrel shroud, weight over 50 oz., or magazine capacity over 10 rounds—are prohibited. Handguns must comply with state registration and permit requirements.
Magazine Capacity: Standard limit is 10 rounds. Semi-automatic shotguns with fixed magazines are limited to 5 rounds.
Age Restrictions: Purchasers of semi-automatic rifles must be at least 21; ammunition buyers must be 18 or older.
Permits and Certificates: A state-issued permit to purchase (Certificate of Eligibility) is required for handguns. Ammunition purchases require either a permit or an ammunition certificate.
Transfers: All private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. Long gun transfers out-of-state require a two-week waiting period unless the buyer is exempt (law enforcement, valid hunting license, or carry permit). In-state transfers may take up to 60 days for approval by the state.
Ammunition: Drop-shipping of ammunition is prohibited. Certain purchases, including black powder supplies, may require a hunting license, pistol permit, or eligibility certificate.
Machine Guns and Receivers: Stripped or complete receivers and Franklin Armory Binary Triggers are prohibited.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must meet state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Delaware Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Sales and possession of assault rifles, including AR-15 and AK-47 variants (rifle or pistol), are prohibited.
Ghost Guns: Unfinished receivers or “ghost guns” are not allowed.
Magazine Capacity: Standard magazine capacity is limited to 17 rounds. CCW permit holders may be exempt from this limit.
Age Restrictions: Purchasers must be at least 21 years old for firearms and ammunition.
Transfers: All private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. In-state transfers may take up to 25 days for approval by the Delaware State Police.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Florida Firearms Restrictions

Age Restrictions: Purchasers must be at least 21 years old for all firearms.
Transfer Delays: A mandatory 3-day waiting period applies for all firearm purchases, or until the background check is completed, whichever is later. In Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties, the delay extends to 5 days. Weekends and legal holidays are excluded.
Exemptions: The waiting period does not apply to Florida Concealed Weapon license holders or individuals who have completed a 16-hour hunter safety course and possess a valid hunter safety certification card. Those exempt under state hunting regulations and holding a valid hunting license are also exempt when purchasing rifles or shotguns.
Prohibited Devices: Franklin Armory Binary Triggers are prohibited.
FFL Transfers: All private party transfers must comply with standard licensing and background check requirements; pawn redemptions and private transfers by law enforcement are not exempt from applicable rules.

Hawaii Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Assault pistols, including AR and AK variants, are prohibited.
Handgun Restrictions: Handguns are limited to 10-round magazines. Pistols or revolvers with zinc alloy frames that melt below 800°F are banned. Unserialized “80%” frames or receivers are prohibited. Certain models, including the Mossberg Shockwave, Remington Tac-14, and Emperor Arms Duke/Mogul series, are not allowed.
Age and Purchase Requirements: Purchasers must be at least 21 years old to buy firearms or ammunition. A state-issued permit to purchase is required for all firearms.
Transfers and Waiting Period: A minimum 14-day waiting period applies to all firearm purchases after the permit application.
Registration: All firearms and ammunition must be registered with the Chief of Police. Firearms brought into the state must be registered within three days. Black powder rifles and pistols are considered firearms and subject to registration requirements.
Prohibited Devices: Franklin Armory Binary Triggers and other devices that increase the rate of fire, as well as stun guns and TASERs, are prohibited.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must meet state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Illinois Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Residents are prohibited from purchasing AR-15s and other assault weapons. Certain semi-automatic rifles and handguns with restricted features are also prohibited.
Handgun Restrictions: Handguns with barrels, slides, frames, or receivers made from zinc alloy or other metals that melt or deform at 800°F or below are banned. Features such as threaded barrels, shrouds, or detachable magazines outside the grip are restricted.
Magazine Capacity: Long guns are limited to 10 rounds, and handguns are limited to 15 rounds. Large-capacity magazines are prohibited.
Devices and Modifications: Any device, part, or accessory that increases the rate of fire—including bump stocks, trigger cranks, and binary trigger systems—is prohibited. Stripped or complete lowers are also banned.
Age and Permit Requirements: A valid Illinois FOID card is required to purchase or possess firearms or ammunition. Purchases may only be made in-state or in contiguous states (IN, WI, IA, MO, KY).
Transfers and Waiting Period: All firearm transfers, including private party sales, must be conducted through a licensed FFL. A 72-hour waiting period applies to all firearm purchases.
Ammunition: FOID card required for all ammunition purchases or shipments. Drop-shipping of ammunition is restricted. Black powder rifles and pistols are considered firearms and require a FOID card but are exempt from NICS checks and Form 4473.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Iowa Firearms Restrictions

Prohibited Devices and Firearms: Machine guns, destructive devices, and “Any Other Weapons” (AOW) are prohibited. Franklin Armory Binary Triggers and similar devices that increase the rate of fire are also banned.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with federal and state licensing requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms.

Maryland Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Assault pistols and rifles are prohibited or limited. Semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines are restricted if they have two or more features such as a folding stock (excluding telescoping/collapsible), grenade or flare launcher, or flash suppressor. Semi-automatic shotguns with folding stocks or revolving cylinders are prohibited.
Handgun Restrictions: Handguns must be on the Maryland Handgun Roster and cannot exceed 10 rounds. Registration is required, and private party transfers must go through a licensed FFL.
Magazine Capacity: Detachable magazines are limited to 10 rounds for all firearms.
Age and Purchase Requirements: A Handgun Qualification License (HQL) is required to purchase handguns.
Transfers and Waiting Period: There is a 7-day waiting period for all handgun transfers. Purchasers are limited to one regulated firearm per 30-day period.
Prohibited Devices: Rapid-fire trigger activators cannot be transported into the state or possessed, sold, offered for sale, transferred, or purchased.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Massachusetts Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Assault weapons are prohibited.
Handgun Restrictions: Handguns are subject to very specific state regulations and must comply with state licensing and registration requirements.
Magazine Capacity: Standard magazines are limited to 10 rounds. Detachable shotgun magazines are limited to 5 rounds.
Age and Purchase Requirements: A Massachusetts Firearms Identification (FID) card or a License to Carry (LTC/LTC-A or LTC-B) is required to purchase firearms. Residents cannot purchase firearms out-of-state.
Ammunition: Firearms ID or LTC is required for ammunition purchases. Drop-shipping of ammunition is restricted. Black powder firearms with a frame or receiver require an FID or LTC to purchase, and a background check if breech-loading or capable of using conventional ammunition. True antiques are exempt from FID, LTC, and Form 4473 requirements.
NICS Exemption: In-state purchasers with a concealed handgun permit issued within the last five years or a valid License to Purchase may be exempt from certain NICS background checks.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must meet state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Michigan Firearms Restrictions

Permit Requirements: A License to Purchase (LTP) is required for all handgun purchases unless the buyer holds a valid Concealed Pistol License (CPL).
Background Checks: Universal background checks are required for all firearm sales. NICS checks may be exempt for holders of a valid LTP or CPL as of May 23, 2025.
Safe Storage: All firearm sales require a locking device to ensure secure storage.
Transfers: Private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL.
Black Powder Firearms: Sales of black powder firearms are prohibited to felons.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Minnesota Firearms Restrictions

Handgun Restrictions: Handguns (other than antiques) with frames, barrels, cylinders, slides, or breech locks made of materials with a melting point below 1,000°F, an ultimate tensile strength below 55,000 psi, or powdered metals with a density below 7.5 g/cm³ are prohibited. Specific prohibited models include Ruger Wrangler .22 revolvers, Walther rimfire pistols, and certain Cobra, Phoenix Arms, Heritage Arms, Hi-Point, and GSG rimfire pistols.
Assault Weapons: Certain semi-automatic rifles and pistols are restricted; purchases require a permit or CPL/CCP.
Magazine Capacity: Follows state limitations for regulated firearms.
Transfers and Waiting Periods: Private party transfers of semi-automatic pistols and assault weapons must be conducted through a licensed FFL or CLEO. A 30-day waiting period applies to these transfers (effective 8/1/23).
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must meet state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Nevada Firearms Restrictions

Background Checks: Universal background checks are required for all firearm sales.
Prohibited Devices: Home-built firearms, also known as “ghost guns,” are prohibited.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

New Jersey Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Semi-automatic rifles and handguns capable of accepting detachable magazines with certain features are prohibited. Semi-automatic rifles with two or more of the following—folding/telescoping stock, pistol grip, bayonet lug, flash suppressor, threaded barrel, or grenade launcher—are banned. Semi-automatic shotguns with folding stocks, pistol grips, or magazine capacities over 6 rounds are prohibited.
Handgun Restrictions: Semi-automatic handguns with two or more restricted features—detachable magazine outside the grip, threaded barrel, barrel shroud, weight over 50 oz, or semi-automatic version of an automatic firearm—are prohibited. Handguns must comply with registration requirements.
Magazine Capacity: Standard magazine capacity is limited to 10 rounds for rifles and handguns.
Age and Purchase Requirements: A Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPID) is required for handguns and ammunition. A separate permit is required to carry a handgun.
Transfers and Waiting Period: All private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. A 7-day waiting period applies to handgun purchases. Residents may purchase only one handgun per 30-day period. Out-of-state firearm transfers by residents are prohibited.
Prohibited Devices and Firearms: Unserialized “80%” frames or receivers are prohibited. Black powder rifles and pistols are considered firearms and subject to applicable regulations.
Ammunition: Drop-shipping of ammunition is restricted. Purchases require a special permit, CHL, or FPID.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

New Mexico Firearms Restrictions

Transfers and Waiting Period: All firearm transfers are subject to a mandatory 7-day waiting period (effective 5/15/24). Transfers classified as incomplete, delayed, or open may have a 20-day release period.
Exemptions: The waiting period does not apply to Concealed Handgun License (CHL) holders, immediate family members, or law enforcement.
Private Party Transfers: All private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

New York Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Assault weapons are prohibited or restricted. Firearms with stockless pistol grips, shockwave-type designs, muzzle brakes, thumbhole stocks, long gun pistol grips, foregrips, or threaded barrels are banned.
Handgun Restrictions: Handguns are prohibited in New York City and subject to registration requirements. Semi-automatic handguns must comply with state restrictions. One handgun purchase per 30-day period applies in NYC, Nassau, and Suffolk counties.
Magazine Capacity: Limited to 10 rounds for all firearms.
Age and Permit Requirements: Purchasers must be at least 21 years old for semi-automatic firearms. A permit is required to carry or possess a handgun, and for purchasing semi-automatic rifles.
Transfers and Waiting Periods: Private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. In-state transfers may take up to 30 days for NY State Police approval. If delayed, the dealer may not transfer the firearm until approval is confirmed or 30 days have passed, with a 3-day window to proceed.
Prohibited Devices: Franklin Armory Binary Triggers, stripped or complete receivers, and home-built firearms (“ghost guns”) are prohibited.
Ammunition: All ammunition purchases require a background check and must be shipped through an FFL. Drop-shipping or out-of-state ammunition purchases are prohibited.
Black Powder Firearms: Black powder rifles and pistols are considered firearms under state law.
Firearm Storage: NY SAFE Act regulations apply to the storage of firearms.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

North Carolina Firearms Restrictions

Private Party Transfers: All handgun private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL.
Background Checks: NICS background checks are required for firearm purchases unless the buyer holds a valid in-state Concealed Handgun Permit issued within the last five years, which provides an optional exemption.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Oregon Firearms Restrictions

Permit Requirements: A permit to purchase is required for all firearms (pending enforcement). Residents may only purchase firearms in-state or from contiguous states (Washington, Nevada, Idaho, California).
Magazine Capacity: Standard magazine capacity is limited to 10 rounds. (Measure 114 is pending and not yet enforced.)
Transfers: All private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL.
Transfer and Import Restrictions: The state imposes specific restrictions on firearm transfers and imports.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Pennsylvania Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Philadelphia has bans or limitations on assault weapons; restrictions may vary locally.
Private Party Transfers: All handgun private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL.
Transfer Approval: All firearm transfers require a “Proceed” (Approval) under the Brady Law; firearms with delayed transfers may not be transferred until approved.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Puerto Rico Firearms Restrictions

Background Checks: NICS background checks are required for all firearm purchases, with an optional exemption for in-state concealed handgun permit holders issued within the last five years.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Rhode Island Firearms Restrictions

Prohibited Devices: Franklin Armory Binary Triggers and similar devices that increase the rate of fire are prohibited.
Transfers and Waiting Period: All firearm transfers, including private party sales, must be conducted through a licensed FFL. A 7-day waiting period applies to all firearms.
Purchase Requirements: A valid handgun safety certificate or Rhode Island hunter education course card is required to purchase ammunition (effective 12/31/22).
Ammunition Regulations: Drop-shipping of ammunition is restricted. Purchases require a special permit, CHL, or equivalent certification.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Vermont Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Bump stocks and similar devices that increase the rate of fire are restricted.
Magazine Capacity: Limited to 10 rounds for long guns and 15 rounds for handguns.
Age and Purchase Requirements: Purchasers must be at least 21 years old for all firearms.
Transfers and Waiting Period: Private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. A 72-hour hold applies after the dealer receives a unique NICS identification number, or a 7-business-day hold applies after contacting NICS to initiate a background check, whichever occurs first.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Virginia Firearms Restrictions

Magazine Capacity: High-capacity magazines for centerfire semi-automatic firearms are limited to 20 rounds.
Handgun Purchase Limits: Individuals without a Concealed Handgun License (CHL) and who are not licensed firearms dealers may purchase only one handgun per 30-day period.
Transfers: All private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. All transfers require “Proceed” (Approval) before completion.
Purchase Requirements: Non-residents and “dual residents” must provide one photo ID from their home state and an additional ID acceptable to the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Washington State Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: Semi-automatic handguns and long guns with features such as detachable magazines, threaded barrels, thumbhole stocks, forward grips, pistol grips, AK/AR pistols, build kits, and other military-style characteristics are prohibited or restricted.
Magazine Capacity: Limited to 10 rounds.
Rifle Restrictions: Rifles must be at least 30 inches in length. Complete or stripped uppers and lowers are prohibited.
Age and Purchase Requirements: Must be 21 years old to purchase semi-automatic rifles. Safety course certification is required for all buyers. State Patrol SAFE program approval may be required.
Transfers and Waiting Period: Private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. A 10-day waiting period applies to all firearm purchases, defined as 10 business days from the background check request.
Firearm Registration: Handgun registration is required; long guns may be purchased out-of-state if state requirements are met.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

Washington D.C. Firearms Restrictions

Assault Weapons: All assault weapons, including .50 BMG rifles, are prohibited or restricted.
Magazine Capacity: Limited to 10 rounds for all firearms.
Age and Purchase Requirements: Must be at least 21 years old to purchase any firearm. Pre-registration or a permit to purchase is required for all firearms.
Transfers and Waiting Period: Private party transfers must be conducted through a licensed FFL. A 10-day waiting period applies to all firearm purchases. Out-of-state transfers are prohibited.
Ammunition Restrictions: Only licensed dealers, registered firearm holders, or designated officials may possess ammunition. Drop-shipping and out-of-state ammunition purchases are prohibited.
Black Powder Firearms: Regulated as firearms; background check and Form 4473 are required for purchase.
FFL Licensing: Dealers and their employees must comply with state licensing, training, and certification requirements before handling, selling, or transferring firearms or ammunition.

States and Cities That Restrict Ammunition Sales and Shipping

Alaska: Ammunition shipping prohibited due to state restrictions.
Annapolis, MD: Ammunition sales and shipments prohibited.
Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens & Staten Island, NY: Ammunition sales and shipments prohibited.
California: Online ammo purchases allowed only from California-approved vendors. All ammunition must ship to a licensed FFL, and buyers must pass a state eligibility/background check. Ammunition cannot be shipped to Avalon, Los Angeles, Oakland, Sacramento, or San Francisco.
Connecticut: Ammunition sales and shipments prohibited.
Chicago, IL & Cook County, IL: Ammunition sales and shipments prohibited.
Hawaii: Ammunition shipping prohibited due to state restrictions.
Illinois: FOID card required to purchase ammunition; shipping restricted to in-state regulations.
Los Angeles, CA: Ammunition shipping prohibited.
Massachusetts: Ammunition may only be shipped to a licensed FFL.
New Jersey: Ammunition may only be shipped to a licensed FFL.
New York (statewide): Ammunition may only be shipped to a licensed FFL.
New York City: Ammunition sales and shipments prohibited.
Rhode Island: Ammunition may only be shipped to a licensed FFL.
Washington D.C.: Ammunition sales and shipments prohibited.
APO & FPO Addresses: Ammunition shipping prohibited.
USPS PO Boxes: Ammunition shipping prohibited.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and is not legal advice. Firearms, ammunition, and magazine laws change frequently. Always check federal, state, and local laws, and consult an attorney before buying, selling, shipping, or transferring firearms or ammunition. Some states or cities may allow ammunition but with additional legal requirements.

*This list was last updated 09/12/2025.