Firearm Regulations By Each State
Jun 2nd 2025
Firearm regulations list by state.
Here is a list we have made for you to know the basics on each state’s firearm, firearm parts, and accessory regulations and restrictions. Please note that this is a guidline and we cannot guarantee a fully up-to-date or complete list of U.S. state regulations about buying or shipping firearms or related products. Rules change, regulations change. Please do you research if you would like to know the most current laws and regulations.
1. Alabama (AL)
Generally permissive gun laws.
No state restrictions on magazine capacity.
No restrictions on ownership of firearm parts or accessories.
No permit required to purchase firearms.
No waiting periods.
2. Alaska (AK)
Very permissive.
No restrictions on magazine capacity.
No restrictions on firearm parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
No waiting periods.
3. Arizona (AZ)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background check required for private sales in some localities.
4. Arkansas (AR)
Generally permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
No waiting period for firearm purchases.
5. California (CA)
Very restrictive.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Assault weapons and large-capacity magazines banned.
Registration and roster requirements for handguns.
Suppressors/silencers prohibited.
Extensive restrictions on parts: no “assault weapon” features allowed (e.g., flash suppressors, folding stocks).
Mandatory background checks and waiting periods.
Ammunition sales regulated with background checks.
6. Colorado (CO)
Moderate restrictions.
Magazine capacity limited to 15 rounds.
Background checks required for private sales.
Suppressors are legal but regulated.
Some restrictions on “bump stocks” and certain accessories.
Red flag laws in place.
7. Connecticut (CT)
Strict regulations.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Assault weapons banned.
Registration required for some firearms.
Permit required to purchase firearms.
Waiting period and background checks mandatory.
Certain parts (braces, vertical grips) restricted.
8. Delaware (DE)
Moderate restrictions.
Magazine capacity limited to 17 rounds.
Background checks required for all sales.
Assault weapon restrictions apply.
No permit required to purchase but must pass background check.
9. Florida (FL)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity limits.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed since 2023.
Background checks required for purchases from dealers.
No waiting period.
10. Georgia (GA)
Permissive firearm laws.
No restrictions on magazine capacity.
No restrictions on firearm parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed since 2022.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting periods.
11. Hawaii (HI)
Strict firearm laws.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Permit required for all firearm purchases.
Registration of handguns required.
Suppressors prohibited.
Mandatory background checks and waiting periods.
Restrictions on certain firearm parts and accessories.
12. Idaho (ID)
Permissive firearm laws.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
13. Illinois (IL)
Strict regulations.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Firearm owner identification card (FOID) required.
Handgun registration required.
Assault weapons and certain accessories restricted.
Background checks required for all sales.
Waiting period applies.
Suppressors prohibited.
14. Indiana (IN)
Permissive laws.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
15. Iowa (IA)
Generally permissive.
No magazine capacity limits.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
16. Kansas (KS)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
17. Kentucky (KY)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
18. Louisiana (LA)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
19. Maine (ME)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
20. Maryland (MD)
Strict regulations.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Assault weapons banned.
Registration required for some firearms.
Handgun qualification license required.
Background checks mandatory for all sales.
Waiting period applies.
Suppressors prohibited.
21. Massachusetts (MA)
Very restrictive.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Assault weapons banned.
Registration of all firearms required.
License to carry and firearms identification card required.
Background checks mandatory for all sales.
Waiting period enforced.
Suppressors prohibited.
22. Michigan (MI)
Moderate restrictions.
No magazine capacity limits.
Permit required to purchase handguns.
Background checks mandatory for dealer sales.
Waiting periods may apply.
Some restrictions on accessories like suppressors.
23. Minnesota (MN)
Moderate.
No magazine capacity limits.
Permit required to purchase handguns.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
Permitless carry not allowed (must have permit to carry).
No statewide assault weapons ban.
24. Mississippi (MS)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
25. Missouri (MO)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
26. Montana (MT)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
27. Nebraska (NE)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
28. Nevada (NV)
Moderate restrictions.
No magazine capacity limits.
Background checks required for all sales.
Permit required for concealed carry.
Suppressors legal with permit.
Some restrictions on accessories (bump stocks banned).
29. New Hampshire (NH)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
30. New Jersey (NJ)
Very restrictive.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Assault weapons banned.
Registration of firearms required.
Permit required to purchase and carry.
Background checks mandatory.
Waiting periods enforced.
Suppressors prohibited.
31. New Mexico (NM)
Moderate.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
Permit required to purchase handguns.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
Permitless carry allowed (since 2021).
Some restrictions on accessories.
32. New York (NY)
Very restrictive.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Assault weapons banned (NY SAFE Act).
Registration required for certain firearms.
Permit required to purchase handguns.
Background checks mandatory for all sales.
Waiting periods apply.
Suppressors prohibited.
33. North Carolina (NC)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permit required for concealed carry.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
34. North Dakota (ND)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
35. Ohio (OH)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed (since 2022).
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
36. Oklahoma (OK)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
37. Oregon (OR)
Moderate restrictions.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Background checks required for all sales.
Permit required for concealed carry.
Some restrictions on assault weapons.
Suppressors legal with permit.
38. Pennsylvania (PA)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
39. Rhode Island (RI)
Moderate restrictions.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Permit required to purchase firearms.
Background checks mandatory for all sales.
Waiting periods apply.
40. South Carolina (SC)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for sales from licensed dealers.
No waiting period.
41. South Dakota (SD)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
42. Tennessee (TN)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
43. Texas (TX)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
44. Utah (UT)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
45. Vermont (VT)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
No background check requirement for private sales.
No waiting period.
46. Virginia (VA)
Moderate restrictions.
Magazine capacity limited to 20 rounds.
Background checks required for all sales.
Permit required for concealed carry.
Assault weapon features restricted.
47. Washington (WA)
Moderate restrictions.
Magazine capacity limited to 10 rounds.
Background checks required for all sales.
Permit required for concealed carry.
Assault weapons banned.
Waiting period applies.
48. West Virginia (WV)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
49. Wisconsin (WI)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permit required for concealed carry.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.
50. Wyoming (WY)
Permissive.
No magazine capacity restrictions.
No restrictions on parts or accessories.
Permitless carry allowed.
Background checks required for dealer sales.
No waiting period.