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Banned & Restricted Guns & Ammo List: A 2025 Review by State

Date Published: Feb 27, 2025

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Methodology

The word “banned,” as used in this article, relates to firearms, parts, and ammunition that may not be sold, manufactured, or possessed within a jurisdiction or territory. Exceptions do apply in most instances, although the average American citizen does not immediately qualify for an exemption on possession.

Federal firearm laws apply to all 50 states. Each state has its own laws prohibiting the possession or manufacture of certain firearms, ammunition, or parts. Although federal laws apply to all 50 states, some states have their own separate statutes to ensure that prosecution can occur at the state level.

All information in this article was acquired from state statutes, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), and updated legal documents.

States With “Assault Weapons” Bans

States with Assault Weapons Bans

The legal definition of “assault weapon” varies depending on the state. An “assault weapon” ban details the specific models, specific features, or combination thereof affected by it, regardless of which state it applies to.

The following list includes states that prohibit the sale, transfer, manufacture, and/or possession of semiautomatic rifles and pistols deemed “assault weapons.” Some exceptions to the law exist for FFL manufacturers, dealers, law enforcement, and/or military.

  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Delaware
  • Illinois
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Washington (excludes possession)
  • Washington D.C.



List of Federally Banned Guns, Ammo, and Parts

Federally Banned Guns

Exemptions apply to those with tax stamps and background checks.

  • Machine guns (excludes those purchased before 1968, lawfully owned before 1986, and with a tax stamp)
  • Sawed-off shotguns (18” or shorter barrel)
  • Sawed-off rifles (16” or shorter barrel)

Federally Banned Ammo

  • Armor-piercing ammunition (capable of penetrating a protective vest when fired from a handgun)

Federally Banned Gun Parts

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF)
  • Machine gun conversion kits (parts designed and any combination of parts used solely to convert firearms into machine guns)
Federally Banned Guns, Ammo and Parts

Complete List of Banned & Restricted Guns, Ammo, and Parts by State

States with Gun, Ammo and/or Parts Bans - 2025 Review

Although some states may not have laws or regulations banning firearms, ammunition, or parts, city and local ordinances may prohibit certain items. Individuals must check such ordinances to discern whether items are legal.

Federal laws apply to all fifty states. Some states have laws that further prohibit violation of federal firearms laws. Most states have exceptions for machine guns, short-barreled long guns, and suppressors that are in compliance with federal law.

The following list includes items that are banned or restricted in each state. Restricted items refer to those that civilians cannot legally purchase, possess, transfer, or manufacture without taking additional steps.

Complete List of Banned Guns, Ammo, and Parts by State

Although some states may not have laws or regulations banning firearms, ammunition, or parts, city and local ordinances may prohibit certain items. Individuals must check such ordinances to discern whether items are legal.

Federal laws apply to all fifty states. Some states have laws that further prohibit violation of federal firearms laws. Most states have exceptions for machine guns, short-barreled long guns, and suppressors that are in compliance with federal law.

#1 Alabama

State Ammo Bans

  • Brass or steel Teflon-coated handgun ammo (excluding JHPs) - Banned
  • Explosive ammunition (manufacture only) - Banned

Source: Alabama Gun Laws | ATF Alabama Firearms Regulations

#2 Alaska

State Gun Bans

  • Rifle with a barrel shorter than 16” - Restricted
  • Shotgun with a barrel shorter than 18” - Restricted
  • Automatic firearms - Restricted

Source: ATF Alaska Firearms Regulations

#3 Arizona

State Gun Bans

  • Automatic firearms - Restricted
  • Rifles with barrels shorter than 16” - Restricted
  • Shotguns with barrels shorter than 18” - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted
  • Machine gun conversion parts - Banned

Source: ATF Arizona Firearms Regulations

#4 Arkansas

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial number) - Banned

Source: ATF Arkansas Firearms Regulations

#5 California

State Gun Bans

  • “Assault weapons” - Banned
  • “Cane guns,” or guns that are otherwise not easily identifiable - Banned
  • Zip guns (improvised firearms) - Banned
  • Short-barreled rifles and shotguns
  • Unconventional pistols (barrel shorter than 18” or overall length less than 26”) - Restricted
  • Undetectable firearms - Banned
  • Wallet guns - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Magazines with a capacity higher than 10 rounds - Restricted
  • Flechette rounds - Restricted
  • Bullets containing explosive agents - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Multiburst activators (triggers designed to accelerate the rate of fire) - Restricted

Source: ATF California Firearms Regulations

#6 Colorado

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns (permit required) - Restricted
  • Short-barreled rifles (barrels shorter than 16” or overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns (barrel shorter than 18” or overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (removed or altered serial numbers) - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • High-capacity magazines (15 rounds) - Restricted
  • Armor-piercing ammunition - Banned

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Unserialized frames or receivers (must be serialized) - Banned
  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted
  • Machine gun conversion kits - Restricted

Source: Colorado Firearm Laws | Colorado Weapons Charges

#7 Connecticut

State Gun Bans

  • “Assault weapons” - Banned
  • Unserialized firearms or ghost guns - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Large-capacity magazines (more than 10 rounds) - Banned (exception for those owned prior to April 4, 2013)

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Flash suppressors - Restrictions
  • Bump stocks and devices that accelerate the rate of fire - Restrictions

Source: Connecticut Firearm Laws

#8 Delaware

State Gun Bans

  • “Assault weapons” (specific models) - Restricted
  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns (barrel length shorter than 18”) - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Large-capacity magazines (more than 17 rounds) - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors - Restricted

Source: Delaware Gun Laws

#9 Florida

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Shotguns with a barrel shorter than 18” or more than 26” - Restricted
  • Rifles with a barrel shorter than 16” or more than 26” - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing, exploding, or incendiary ammunition - Restricted
  • Dragon’s breath, bolo, or flechette shotgun shells - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Bump stocks - Restricted
  • Binary triggers (with exceptions) - Restricted

Source: Florida Firearm Laws

#10 Georgia

State Gun Bans

  • Shotguns with a barrel shorter than 18” or an overall length shorter than 26” - Restricted
  • Rifles with a barrel shorter than 16” or an overall length shorter than 26” - Restricted
  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • “Dangerous weapons” (rocket launchers, bazookas, recoilless rifles) - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (‘dangerous ordnance’ with exceptions for hunting and federal compliance) - Restricted

Source: ATF Georgia Firearms Regulations

#11 Hawaii

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Banned
  • Rifles with barrels shorter than 16” - Restricted
  • Shotguns barrels shorter than 18” - Restricted
  • ‘Assault pistols’ (i.e., pistol with a detachable magazine and/or threaded barrel, pistol with a barrel shroud, pistol which weighs more than 50 oz. unloaded, centerfire pistol with a barrel longer than 12”, or pistol with a design that replicates an automatic firearm) - Restricted
  • “Assault weapons” - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • 10-round magazines (handguns only)- Restricted
  • Armor-piercing ammunition - Banned
  • Explosive ammunition - Banned
  • Teflon-coated ammunition - Banned

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Muffling devices (suppressors) - Banned
  • Bump stocks - Banned
  • Binary triggers (triggers designed to fire with each pull and release) - Banned
  • Trigger cranks - Banned

Source: ATF Hawaii Firearms Regulations

#12 Idaho

*No banned items at the State level. Federal laws apply.*

Source: ATF Idaho Firearms Regulations

#13 Illinois

State Gun Bans

  • “Assault weapons” (specific rifles and features) - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Rifle magazines designed to contain more than 10 rounds - Restricted
  • Handgun magazines designed to contain more than 15 rounds - Restricted
  • Armor-piercing bullets - Restricted
  • Dragon’s breath, bolo, or flechette shotgun shells - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Devices that accelerate the rate of fire - Restricted
  • Folding stocks - Restricted
  • Thumbhole stocks - Restricted

Source: Illinois Assault Weapons Rules | Illinois Prohibited Firearm Projectiles

#14 Indiana

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Shotguns with barrels shorter than 18” - Restricted
  • Firearms with obliterated serial numbers - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing ammunition - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Glock switches (auto sears) - Restricted

Source: Indiana Gun Control Laws

#15 Iowa

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns or rifles - Restricted
  • Firearms with bores wider than 0.6” in diameter (excluding shotguns, muskets, muzzleloaders, cannons, and pistols) - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Exploding ammunition - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors - Restricted
  • Parts that convert firearms into “offensive weapons” (as listed above) - Banned

Source: Iowa Criminal Law on Firearms | Iowa Firearm Regulations

#16 Kansas

State Gun Bans

  • Spring guns (firearms rigged to fire when the device is activated) - Banned
  • Automatic or machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns (less than 18” barrel length) - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial numbers removed) - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Plastic-coated bullets (core less than 60% lead by weight) - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: Kansas Gun Control Laws | ATF Kansas Firearms Regulations

#17 Kentucky

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing ammo - Restricted

Source: ATF Kentucky Firearms Regulations

#18 Louisiana

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial number removed) - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing ammo - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Auto sears (Glock switches) - Banned

Source: ATF Louisiana Firearms Regulations

#19 Maine

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing ammo (except as part of a collection) - Restricted

Source: ATF Maine Firearms Regulations

#20 Maryland

State Gun Bans

  • “Assault weapons” (specific models and features) - Banned
  • Copycats or replicas of banned firearms (state law lists specific features) - Restricted
  • Shotguns with revolving cylinders - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds - Restricted
  • Explosive or incendiary ammunition - Restricted
  • Ammunition loaded with bullets that are entirely constructed of tungsten alloy, steel, iron, brass, beryllium copper, or depleted uranium - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Binary triggers - Banned
  • Bump stocks - Banned
  • Burst trigger system - Banned
  • Flash suppressor - Restricted
  • Hell-fire triggers - Banned
  • Any device that accelerates the rate of fire - Banned

Source: ATF Maryland Firearms Regulations | Maryland Firearms Search

#21 Massachusetts

State Gun Bans

  • “Assault weapons” (specific models and features) - Restricted
  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Sawed-off shotguns (barrel shorter than 18”) - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial number tampered with or removed) - Banned
  • “Ghost” guns or privately manufactured firearms - Banned
  • Undetectable firearms - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Large-capacity feeding devices (magazines with a capacity larger than 10 rounds) - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Machine gun conversion kits - Banned
  • Suppressors - Restricted
  • Collapsible stocks - Banned
  • Devices used to accelerate the rate of fire (bump stocks, trigger cranks, etc.) - Banned

Source: Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban FAQ

#22 Michigan

State Gun Bans

  • Rifles with barrels shorter than 16” or overall length less than 26” (exceptions for federally compliant firearms) - Restricted
  • Shotguns with barrels shorter than 18” and an overall length shorter than 26” (exceptions for federally compliant firearms) - Restricted
  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Spring guns - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing ammunition - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Machine gun conversion devices - Banned

Source: Michigan Gun Control Laws | ATF Michigan Firearms Regulations | Michigan Short Barrel Shotguns | Michigan Legal Update on SBR/SBS

#23 Minnesota

State Gun Bans

  • Set guns, swivel guns, and spring guns - Banned
  • Machine guns (except licensed dealers) - Restricted
  • Short-barrel shotguns (except licensed dealers) - Restricted
  • Saturday night special pistols (pistols made from materials with melting point under 1,000°F) - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Metal-penetrating ammunition - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Binary triggers, or any device that manually or by power-driven means activates the trigger to accelerate the rate of fire - Restricted
  • Machine gun conversion kits - Banned

Source: Minnesota Gun Control Laws | Minnesota Firearm Statutes

#24 Mississippi

State Gun Bans

  • Toy pistols that can fire or make an explosion (excluding cap pistols) - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excluding those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: Mississippi Gun Control Laws

#25 Missouri

State Gun Bans

  • Gas guns (ejects gas that causes death or serious physical injury) - Banned
  • Explosive weapons - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Bullets or projectiles that explode or detonate on impact - Restricted
  • Metal-penetrating (bullets during the commission of a crime) - Restricted

Source: Missouri Firearm Statutes | Missouri Gun Control Laws

#26 Montana

*No banned items at the State level. Federal laws apply.*

Source: Montana Gun Control Laws

#27 Nebraska

State Gun Bans

  • Rifles with a barrel length of less than 16” or an overall length of more than 26” - Restricted
  • Shotguns with a barrel length of less than 18” or an overall length of more than 26” - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial numbers) - Banned
  • Machine guns - Restricted

Source: ATF Nebraska Firearms Regulations

#28 Nevada

State Gun Bans

  • Short-barreled rifles (barrel shorter than 16” or overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns (barrel shorter than 18” or overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial number) - Banned
  • Machine guns - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Metal-penetrating bullets that can be fired from a handgun - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted
  • Devices designed to accelerate the rate of fire - Restricted

Source: ATF Nevada Firearms Regulations | Nevada Gun Control Laws

#29 New Hampshire

State Ammo Bans

  • Teflon-coated bullets - Restricted
  • Armor-piercing ammunition - Restricted

Source: ATF New Hampshire Firearms Regulations | New Hampshire Gun Control Laws

#30 New Jersey

State Gun Bans

  • “Assault weapons” (specific models and features on rifles, pistols, and shotguns)
  • Defaced firearms - Banned
  • Unserialized firearms - Banned
  • Sawed-off shotguns - Banned
  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Undetectable firearms - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Large-capacity magazines (more than ten rounds for pistols and rifles, or more than six for semiautomatic shotguns) - Restricted
  • Hollow point bullets (with few exceptions) - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors - Restricted
  • Bump stocks - Banned
  • Trigger cranks - Banned

Source: New Jersey Banned Firearms List | New Jersey Gun Control Laws | ATF New Jersey Firearms Regulations

#31 New Mexico

State Gun Bans

  • .50 caliber rifles - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • .50 caliber cartridges - Restricted

Source: New Mexico Firearm Laws | ATF New Mexico Firearms Regulations

#32 New York

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barrel shotguns (barrel shorter than 18” or overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • Short-barrel rifles (barrel shorter than 16” or overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • “Assault weapons” (applies to certain features) - Restricted
  • “Ghost guns” (unserialized firearms) - Restricted
  • Undetectable firearms - Banned
  • Disguised guns - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Large-capacity magazines (more than 10 rounds) - Restricted
  • Armor-piercing ammunition - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors - Restricted
  • Rapid-fire modification devices - Restricted

Source: ATF New York Firearms Regulations | New York Gun Control Laws

#33 North Carolina

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns, submachine guns, or other like weapons - Restricted
  • Sawed-off shotguns and rifles - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Teflon-coated bullets - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: North Carolina Gun Control Laws | ATF North Carolina Firearms Regulations

#34 North Dakota

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Automatic rifles - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns and rifles - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: North Dakota Gun Control Laws | ATF North Dakota Firearms Regulations

#35 Ohio

A special permit is required from the state for possession of dangerous ordnance.

State Gun Bans

  • Automatic firearms - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (tampered with or destroyed serial numbers) - Banned
  • Zip guns - Restricted
  • Sawed-off firearms - Restricted
  • Firearms designed and manufactured for military use - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF – Use for certain types of hunting only) - Restricted
  • “Dangerous ordnance” conversion devices - Restricted

Source: Ohio Gun Control Laws | ATF Ohio Firearms Regulations

#36 Oklahoma

State Gun Bans

  • Sawed-off shotguns or rifles (as defined by the ATF – exceptions for NFA tax stamps) - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing ammunition - Restricted
  • Restricted bullets that penetrate body armor (restricted bullets being ones that have (A) cores that are less than 60% lead, and (B) fluorocarbon coating) - Banned

Source: Oklahoma Gun Control Laws | ATF Oklahoma Firearms Regulations

#37 Oregon

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns and rifles (as defined by the ATF – exceptions for NFA tax stamps) - Restricted
  • Undetectable firearms - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Magazines holding more than 10 rounds (subject to court rulings) - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Unfinished frames and receivers without serial numbers - Banned
  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: Oregon Gun Control Laws | ATF Oregon Firearms Regulations

#38 Pennsylvania

This state has specific laws against using ‘assault weapons’ in public spaces but does not ban them.

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barrel shotguns (with a barrel shorter than 18” or an overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • Short-barrel rifles (with a barrel length shorter than 16” or an overall length shorter than 26”) - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial number that has been altered or obliterated) - Banned
  • Firearms adapted for concealment or silent discharge - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Teflon-coated bullets - Restricted
  • Armor-piercing bullets - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: Pennsylvania Gun Control Laws | ATF Pennsylvania Firearms Regulations | Pennsylvania Legislative Code | Pennsylvania Firearm Definitions

#39 Rhode Island

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • 3D-printed/privately manufactured guns - Banned
  • Short-barreled rifles and shotguns (as defined by the ATF – exceptions for NFA tax stamps) - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Large-capacity magazines (10 rounds or more) - Restricted
  • Armor-piercing ammo (exceptions for military and law enforcement) - Banned

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors - Restricted
  • Trigger cranks - Restricted
  • Binary triggers - Restricted

Source: Rhode Island Firearms Law Update | Rhode Island Gun Control Laws | ATF Rhode Island Firearms Regulations

#40 South Carolina

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Sawed-off shotguns and rifles (as defined by the ATF – exceptions for NFA tax stamps) - Restricted
  • Defaced handguns (serial numbers) - Banned
  • Military firearms - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Teflon-coated bullets - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Machine gun conversion kits - Restricted

Source: South Carolina Gun Control Laws | ATF South Carolina Firearms Regulations

#41 South Dakota

State Gun Bans

  • Short-barreled shotguns and rifles - Restricted
  • Defaced firearms (serial numbers) - Banned
  • Machine guns - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: ATF South Dakota Firearms Regulations | South Dakota Gun Control Laws

#42 Tennessee

All federally compliant firearms are legal in Tennessee.

State Ammo Bans

  • Explosive ammunition - Restricted

Source: ATF Tennessee Firearms Regulations | Tennessee Gun Control Laws

#43 Texas

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns and rifles (as defined by the ATF – exceptions for NFA tax stamps) - Restricted
  • Zip guns - Restricted

State Ammo Bans

  • Armor-piercing handgun ammo - Restricted

Source: Texas Gun Laws Guide

#44 Utah

Some districts prohibit firearms, parts, and ammunition, but the state does not.

*No banned items at the State level. Federal laws apply.*

Source: ATF Utah Firearms Regulations

#45 Vermont

State Gun Bans

  • Zip guns - Banned
  • Defaced firearms - Banned

State Ammo Bans

  • Rifle magazines with a capacity higher than 10 - Banned
  • Handgun magazines with a capacity higher than 15 - Banned

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Bump stocks - Banned
  • Suppressors (legal to own but not to use while hunting) - Banned

Source: Vermont Gun Control Laws | ATF Vermont Firearms Regulations

#46 Virginia

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns (unless registered with state police) - Restricted
  • Plastic firearms - Banned
  • Folding-stock semi-automatic shotguns capable of holding 12 or more rounds - Restricted

Source: ATF Virginia Firearms Regulations

#47 Washington

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns (unless compliant with federal laws) - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns and rifles purchased after July 1, 1994 (excludes law enforcement) - Restricted
  • Unregistered handguns - Restricted
  • Undetectable firearms - Banned
  • Defaced firearms (serial number) - Banned

The sale, manufacture, and import of ‘assault weapons’ is prohibited in Washington.

State Ammo Bans

  • Magazines with a capacity higher than 10 rounds - Restricted

State Gun Parts Bans

  • Bump stocks- Banned
  • Machine gun conversion kits (including auto sears and devices designed to accelerate the rate of fire) - Banned
  • Unfinished frames or receivers - Restricted
  • Suppressors (excludes those registered with the ATF) - Restricted

Source: Washington Firearms Laws | ATF Washington Firearms Regulations | Washington State Firearms Laws

#48 West Virginia

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns (unless compliant with federal law) - Restricted

Source: West Virginia Gun Control Laws | West Virginia Firearm Statutes | ATF West Virginia Firearms Regulations

#49 Wisconsin

State Gun Bans

  • Machine guns - Restricted
  • Short-barreled shotguns and rifles (as defined by the ATF – exceptions for NFA tax stamps, national guard, and armed forces) - Restricted

Source: Wisconsin Gun Control Laws | ATF Wisconsin Firearms Regulations | Wisconsin Firearm Statutes

#50 Wyoming

*No banned items at the State level. Federal laws apply.*

Source: Wyoming Firearm Laws | ATF Wyoming Firearms Regulations

Wrap-Up

Most bans include exceptions (tax stamps, law enforcement, etc.). Federal laws apply to all 50 states. Some states have enacted their own gun control laws. Although a federal statute may apply, states apply their own statutes to ensure prosecution is feasible.

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