Firearm Restrictions by State California – Handguns must be on the approved list. Assault weapons must be CA-approved. Connecticut – No Semi-Auto Rifles. Maryland – Firearms sales only to Class 01 FFL Dealer. Varying restrictions on Assault Weapons Massachusetts – No Handguns, Varying restrictions on Assault Weapons. New Jersey – Firearms sales only to Class 01 FFL Dealer. Varying restrictions on Assault Weapons New York – No Assault Weapons, No Handguns (NYC) Washington, D.C. – No Firearms Please check your local laws for restrictions before ordering
firearms. NFA What firearms are regulated under the NFA? (1) a shotgun having a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length; (2) a weapon made from a shotgun if such weapon, as modified, has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length; (3) a rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length; (4) a weapon made from a rifle if such weapon, as modified, has an
overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length; (5) any other weapon, as defined in subsection (e); (6) a machine gun; (7) any silencer (as defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code); and (8) a destructive device. [26 U.S.C. 5845; 27 CFR 479.11]
NFA / Regulated Firearms Notice
Under current ATF guidance issued October 9, 2026, ATF has stated it will not enforce certain NFA making, transfer, registration, tax-stamp, or related requirements for short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, suppressors/silencers, and certain “any other weapons” (AOWs).
This guidance does not remove or override state or local restrictions. Customers remain responsible for complying with all federal, state, and local laws. Applicable Gun Control Act, FFL transfer, Form 4473, background-check, and recordkeeping requirements remain in effect where applicable.
Machine guns and destructive devices remain fully regulated under the NFA and continue to require applicable ATF approval, registration, transfer process, and tax requirements.
ATF also states that individuals must continue to file Form 20 before interstate transportation of short-barreled rifles or short-barreled shotguns.
This page is provided for general customer information only and is not legal advice.
Magazine Restriction Policy Certain U.S. jurisdictions restrict the sale and transfer of firearm magazines and other firearm accessories. Military and law enforcement are typically exempt from these restrictions. WHA
Industries does not process sales or shipments prohibited by law. The party receiving these items must immediately return the items for a full refund if the intended sale or transfer is prohibited by law. Any intermediary party distributing or selling WHA products to an end-user is exclusively responsible for verifying that the sale/transfer is not prohibited by law. There are certain exemptions to each of these magazine capacity restrictions that allow active law enforcement, military personnel and other specifically authorized persons to purchase restricted magazines. Please
contact us if you are attempting to complete a purchase under a qualified exemption. No state has an allowance for warranty replacement of restricted magazines to be shipped to consumers. STATES RESTRICTING MAGAZINE CAPACITY INCLUDE: California Prohibits magazines over 10 rounds Colorado Prohibits magazines over 15 rounds Connecticut prohibits magazines with over 10 rounds, and the purchase of ANY capacity requires verification Delaware Prohibits magazines with over 17 rounds Hawaii prohibits magazines with over 10 rounds Illinois prohibits long gun magazines over 10 rounds and handgun
magazines over 15 rounds Maryland prohibits magazines with over 10 rounds Massachusetts prohibits magazines with more than 10 rounds New Jersey Prohibits magazines with over 10 rounds New York Prohibits magazines with over 10 rounds Oregon Prohibits magazines over 10 rounds Rhode Island prohibits magazines with more than 10 rounds Vermont prohibits rifle magazines over 10 rounds and handgun magazines over 15 rounds Washington Prohibits magazines over 10 rounds LOCAL GOVERNMENTS RESTRICTING MAGAZINE CAPACITY INCLUDE: Washington, D.C. prohibits magazines over 10 rounds Aurora, IL prohibits magazines
over 15 rounds Boulder, CO prohibits magazines over 10 rounds Cook County, IL prohibits magazines over 10 rounds Deerfield, IL prohibits rifle magazines over 10 rounds Highland Park, IL prohibits rifle magazines over 10 rounds Highwood, IL prohibits rifle magazines over 10 rounds North Chicago, IL prohibits magazines over 16 rounds of center fire ammunition University Park, IL prohibits rifle magazines over 10 rounds Buffalo, NY prohibits rifle and shotgun magazines over 5 rounds Rochester, NY prohibits rifle and shotgun magazines over 5 rounds Columbus, OH
prohibits rifle and shotgun magazines over 29 rounds NOTES: Local laws are not included in this list if the state law is more restrictive. Connecticut Residents: While all magazines over 10 rounds are restricted in Connecticut, 10-round magazine buyers must provide two forms of documentation to complete a sale: (1) proof of a government issued ID that includes a photo and date of birth that verifies the listed purchaser is 18 and older; AND (2) one of the following five valid permits/certificates issued by Connecticut: a)
valid permit to carry a pistol or revolver; b) valid permit to sell at retail a pistol or revolver; c) a valid eligibility certificate for a pistol or revolver; d) a valid long gun eligibility certificate; OR a valid ammunition certificate. Please contact us to validate your documents and place an order. For more information about Connecticut’s state restrictions on ammunition magazines, the relevant legal provision can be reviewed here. California Residents: The case Duncan v. Becerra, (Case No.: 3-17-CV-1017-BEN-JLB) focuses on the constitutionality of CA’s
magazine ban. On November 30, 2021, the full (en banc) 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed an earlier ruling from the court that overturned CA’s magazine ban. Plaintiffs have made statements that the November 30th ruling will be appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court. Oregon Residents: Due to the ongoing legal filings and unknown outcomes, Oregon customers must be aware that even if they have placed an order, WHA could possibly suspend or cancel the order if it has not been shipped, for compliance with
Ballot Measure 114. Pittsburg Residents: On April 2, 2019, the city of Pittsburgh, PA passed a city ordinance banning the use of magazines in public spaces. The ordinance includes a prohibition on sales of magazines over 10 rounds but due to state preemption laws, this section will not go into effect until such a ban is made permissible by the State Supreme Court or General Assembly.
