MAGAZINE CAPACITY
No state limit
Standard-capacity magazines are unrestricted at the state level.
Reviewed July 2026
Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania in one search.
SUPPRESSORS
Legal with NFA process
Transfers through an SOT dealer with ATF Form 4 and a tax stamp.
SHIPPED AMMUNITION
Ships direct
Standard federal age rules apply: 18 for long-gun ammunition, 21 for handgun ammunition.
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 Pennsylvania — compliant variants included.
What is the magazine capacity limit in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania has no state magazine capacity limit. Standard-capacity magazines are unrestricted at the state level.
Are suppressors legal in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Suppressors are legal to own in Pennsylvania through the federal NFA process: an SOT dealer transfer, ATF Form 4, and a tax stamp.
Can ammunition be shipped to Pennsylvania?
Yes, ammunition ships direct to adults in Pennsylvania under standard federal age rules.
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