MAGAZINE CAPACITY
10-round limit
Sale/transfer ban on larger magazines.
Reviewed July 2026
Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington — compliant variants included.
What is the magazine capacity limit in Washington?
Washington limits magazine capacity to 10 rounds (Sale/transfer ban on larger magazines). Manufacturers sell compliant versions of most popular firearms and magazines.
Are suppressors legal in Washington?
Yes. Suppressors are legal to own in Washington through the federal NFA process: an SOT dealer transfer, ATF Form 4, and a tax stamp.
Can ammunition be shipped to Washington?
Yes, ammunition ships direct to adults in Washington under standard federal age rules.
FFL dealers in Washington/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.