MAGAZINE CAPACITY
10-round limit
In active litigation; still enforced.
Reviewed July 2026
California gun rules at a glance.
The facts buyers and dealers ask about most, in plain language — then check any specific firearm, magazine, or ammunition SKU against California in one search.
SUPPRESSORS
Prohibited
Civilian suppressor ownership is not permitted.
SHIPPED AMMUNITION
Routes through a dealer
Ammunition must transfer through a California licensed vendor with an eligibility check.
FIREARMS
Through a licensed dealer
Every online firearm purchase transfers through a licensed dealer there, with a federal background check at pickup.
Check a specific gun.
Search 29,000+ SKUs and see whether that exact configuration is flagged for California — compliant variants included.
What is the magazine capacity limit in California?
California limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds (In active litigation; still enforced). Manufacturers sell compliant versions of most popular firearms and magazines.
Are suppressors legal in California?
No. California prohibits civilian suppressor ownership regardless of the federal NFA process.
Can ammunition be shipped to California?
Not directly to your door. California requires shipped ammunition to route through a licensed dealer. Ammunition must transfer through a California licensed vendor with an eligibility check.
FFL dealers in California/Check another state
This checker combines distributor compliance data with plain language state law summaries. It is informational, not legal advice, and laws change. Confirm anything that matters with the state itself, your dealer, or your attorney.