Compliance reference
Firearm laws by state
Choose your state for a plain-English summary of the rules that matter when buying or selling — private-sale background checks, permits to purchase, assault-weapon and magazine restrictions, handgun rosters, waiting periods and ammunition rules. Rangium surfaces these same notes on every listing.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and local ordinances may add requirements. Always verify with your state authorities. Last reviewed 2026-06-26.
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming