MAGAZINE CAPACITY
10-round limit
10 for long guns, 15 for handguns (PICA); in litigation.
Reviewed July 2026
Illinois 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 Illinois in one search.
SUPPRESSORS
Prohibited
Civilian suppressor ownership is not permitted.
SHIPPED AMMUNITION
Routes through a dealer
Buyer needs a valid FOID card.
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 Illinois — compliant variants included.
What is the magazine capacity limit in Illinois?
Illinois limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds (10 for long guns, 15 for handguns (PICA); in litigation). Manufacturers sell compliant versions of most popular firearms and magazines.
Are suppressors legal in Illinois?
No. Illinois prohibits civilian suppressor ownership regardless of the federal NFA process.
Can ammunition be shipped to Illinois?
Not directly to your door. Illinois requires shipped ammunition to route through a licensed dealer. Buyer needs a valid FOID card.
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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.