{ "$schema": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/api/states.schema.json", "name": "Gun Compliance Check \u2014 U.S. State Firearm Laws", "description": "Public dataset of U.S. state firearm law summaries. Free for non-commercial use; please attribute Gun Compliance Check.", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/api/states.json", "license": "CC BY 4.0", "version": "2026.05.03", "last_updated": "2026-05-03", "publisher": "Highland Software LLC", "states": [ { "slug": "california", "name": "California", "abbr": "CA", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/california/", "summary": "California has one of the strictest firearm regulatory schemes in the United States. Standard AR-15 and AK-pattern rifles are prohibited under the assault weapons ban; magazines are limited to 10 rounds; suppressors and short-barreled rifles are banned for civilians; and all purchases require a Firearms Safety Certificate plus a 10-day waiting period.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "May-issue concealed carry as of 2026 (post-Bruen reforms). Open carry is generally prohibited in incorporated areas. Loaded firearms in vehicles are heavily restricted.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "Cal. Penal Code \u00a7 30515", "description": "Assault weapon definition (feature test)" }, { "citation": "Cal. Penal Code \u00a7 32310", "description": "Large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "Cal. Penal Code \u00a7 33215", "description": "Short-barreled rifle prohibition" }, { "citation": "Cal. Penal Code \u00a7 33410", "description": "Suppressor prohibition" }, { "citation": "Cal. Penal Code \u00a7 31610", "description": "Firearms Safety Certificate requirement" }, { "citation": "Cal. Penal Code \u00a7 26815", "description": "10-day waiting period" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "Is the AR-15 legal in California?", "answer": "The AR-15 is legal in California only if configured as a 'featureless' build or with a fixed-magazine configuration. Standard AR-15 rifles with a pistol grip and detachable magazine are prohibited under the assault weapons ban. Featureless builds replace the pistol grip with a fixed stock, eliminate the flash hider, and prohibit forward grips." }, { "question": "Can I buy a magazine over 10 rounds in California?", "answer": "No. California prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, or import of magazines holding more than 10 rounds. Existing magazines owned legally before the ban may be possessed in some cases, but cannot be sold or transferred." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in California?", "answer": "No. Civilian ownership of suppressors (silencers) is prohibited in California regardless of federal NFA approval. A federal tax stamp does not authorize possession." }, { "question": "How long does it take to buy a gun in California?", "answer": "All firearm purchases in California require a 10-day waiting period from the date of DROS submission. The Firearms Safety Certificate must be obtained before purchase. Same-day pickup is not available." }, { "question": "Do I need a permit to buy a handgun in California?", "answer": "Yes. California requires a Firearms Safety Certificate (FSC) for all firearm purchases. The FSC is obtained by passing a written test administered by an FFL. Handgun purchases additionally require DROS processing through a licensed dealer." } ] }, { "slug": "connecticut", "name": "Connecticut", "abbr": "CT", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/connecticut/", "summary": "Connecticut prohibits assault weapons by name and feature test under Public Act 13-3 (passed after Sandy Hook); magazines are limited to 10 rounds; suppressors require state registration; and a permit or eligibility certificate is required to purchase any firearm.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "May-issue concealed carry permit. Open carry is permitted with a valid carry permit but uncommon in practice.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 53-202a", "description": "Assault weapon definition" }, { "citation": "Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 53-202w", "description": "Large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 29-36f", "description": "Permit to Purchase (handguns)" }, { "citation": "Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 29-37p", "description": "Long Gun Eligibility Certificate" }, { "citation": "Conn. Gen. Stat. \u00a7 29-37j", "description": "Serialization requirement (ghost guns)" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "Is the AR-15 legal in Connecticut?", "answer": "AR-15 rifles classified as 'assault weapons' under Connecticut law are prohibited unless registered with the state before the registration deadline. Featureless builds and post-ban compliant configurations remain legal but must meet strict feature-test requirements." }, { "question": "Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Connecticut?", "answer": "Yes. A Permit to Purchase is required for handguns and a Long Gun Eligibility Certificate is required for rifles and shotguns. Both involve fingerprinting, a background check, and a state-approved firearms safety course." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in Connecticut?", "answer": "Yes. Civilian ownership of suppressors is legal in Connecticut following federal NFA Form 4 approval and payment of the $200 federal tax stamp." }, { "question": "Are private gun sales legal without a background check in Connecticut?", "answer": "No. Connecticut requires a valid permit or eligibility certificate for the recipient on every firearm transfer, which requires a background check." } ] }, { "slug": "delaware", "name": "Delaware", "abbr": "DE", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/delaware/", "summary": "Delaware enacted an assault weapons ban in 2022 (House Bill 450); magazines are limited to 17 rounds; suppressors and short-barreled rifles are prohibited for civilians; and as of 2024 a Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit is required for handgun purchases.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 17, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "May-issue concealed carry permit. Open carry is generally permitted without a license.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "11 Del. C. \u00a7 1466", "description": "Assault weapons prohibition" }, { "citation": "11 Del. C. \u00a7 1468", "description": "Large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "11 Del. C. \u00a7 1459A", "description": "Untraceable firearm / ghost gun prohibition" }, { "citation": "11 Del. C. \u00a7 1448B", "description": "Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit requirement" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "When did Delaware's assault weapons ban take effect?", "answer": "Delaware's assault weapons ban (HB 450) was signed into law on June 30, 2022 and took effect immediately. Pre-existing assault weapons owned before that date may be possessed but cannot be sold or transferred within the state." }, { "question": "What is the magazine limit in Delaware?", "answer": "Delaware limits magazines to 17 rounds. This is one of the most permissive limits among states with capacity restrictions." }, { "question": "Do I need a permit to buy a gun in Delaware?", "answer": "Yes, for handguns. As of 2024, a Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit is required for any handgun purchase. Long gun purchases do not currently require a state permit but still require a NICS background check through an FFL." } ] }, { "slug": "hawaii", "name": "Hawaii", "abbr": "HI", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/hawaii/", "summary": "Hawaii has the most restrictive permit-to-purchase scheme in the United States; magazines are limited to 10 rounds for handguns; assault pistols are prohibited; suppressors and short-barreled rifles are banned for civilians; and every firearm must be registered with local police within 5 days of acquisition.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "Shall-issue concealed carry as of 2023 (post-Bruen). Open carry generally requires a license.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "HRS \u00a7 134-2", "description": "Permit to Acquire requirement" }, { "citation": "HRS \u00a7 134-3", "description": "Firearm registration requirement" }, { "citation": "HRS \u00a7 134-8", "description": "Assault pistol and large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "HRS \u00a7 134-10.5", "description": "Unserialized firearm prohibition" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "How do I legally buy a gun in Hawaii?", "answer": "Apply for a Permit to Acquire from your county police department. The process requires fingerprinting, a federal background check, character references, and completion of a 14-day waiting period. Once issued, the permit is valid for 10 days for handguns or 1 year for long guns." }, { "question": "Do I have to register my firearm in Hawaii?", "answer": "Yes. Every firearm acquired in Hawaii must be registered with the chief of police within 5 days of acquisition. Registration applies to all firearms regardless of how they were obtained." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in Hawaii?", "answer": "No. Hawaii prohibits civilian ownership of suppressors. A federal NFA tax stamp does not authorize possession in Hawaii." } ] }, { "slug": "illinois", "name": "Illinois", "abbr": "IL", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/illinois/", "summary": "Illinois requires a Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card for any firearm or ammunition possession; the Protect Illinois Communities Act of 2023 banned assault weapons and large-capacity magazines; suppressors and short-barreled rifles are prohibited for civilians; and registration of pre-ban assault weapons was required.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "Shall-issue concealed carry license available with a 16-hour training course. Open carry is generally prohibited.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "430 ILCS 65/2", "description": "FOID card requirement" }, { "citation": "430 ILCS 65/24-1.9", "description": "Assault weapons and large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "720 ILCS 5/24-5.1", "description": "Untraceable firearm prohibition" }, { "citation": "430 ILCS 66/", "description": "Firearm Concealed Carry Act" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "Do I need a FOID card to buy ammunition in Illinois?", "answer": "Yes. A valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card is required to possess or purchase any firearm or ammunition in Illinois. Out-of-state visitors do not need a FOID for purchasing ammunition through retail channels but must be eligible under federal law." }, { "question": "Was the Illinois assault weapons ban upheld?", "answer": "As of 2026, the Protect Illinois Communities Act has been upheld by the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals and remains in effect. Constitutional challenges continue but enforcement is active." }, { "question": "How long does a FOID card take?", "answer": "FOID card processing currently takes approximately 30 days from a complete application. Concealed carry license processing takes an additional 90+ days after FOID issuance." } ] }, { "slug": "maryland", "name": "Maryland", "abbr": "MD", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/maryland/", "summary": "Maryland prohibits assault weapons by name and feature test under the Firearm Safety Act of 2013; handgun magazines are limited to 10 rounds; a Handgun Qualification License is required for handgun purchases; and suppressors require federal NFA compliance with no separate state restriction.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "Shall-issue concealed carry as of 2023 (post-Bruen). Permit requires training and a background check.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety \u00a7 5-101", "description": "Regulated firearm definition" }, { "citation": "Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law \u00a7 4-303", "description": "Assault weapon prohibition" }, { "citation": "Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law \u00a7 4-305", "description": "Detachable magazine capacity limit" }, { "citation": "Md. Code Ann., Pub. Safety \u00a7 5-117.1", "description": "Handgun Qualification License" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "How do I get a Handgun Qualification License in Maryland?", "answer": "Apply to the Maryland State Police. Requirements include completion of a 4-hour firearms safety course conducted by a Qualified Handgun Instructor, fingerprinting at an MDPS-approved location, and a background check. Total cost runs approximately $150\u2013$300 including training." }, { "question": "Are AR-15 rifles legal in Maryland?", "answer": "Most standard AR-15 configurations are prohibited under Maryland's regulated firearms list. Some Maryland-compliant variants without prohibited features are legal. The 'copycat' assault weapon test applies to feature-based determinations." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in Maryland?", "answer": "Yes. Civilian ownership of suppressors is legal in Maryland following federal NFA Form 4 approval and the $200 federal tax stamp." } ] }, { "slug": "massachusetts", "name": "Massachusetts", "abbr": "MA", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/massachusetts/", "summary": "Massachusetts prohibits assault weapons under Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140 \u00a7 131M; magazines are limited to 10 rounds; suppressors are banned for civilians; and a License to Carry (LTC) or Firearms Identification Card (FID) is required for any firearm or ammunition possession.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "May-issue concealed carry through the LTC system. Subject to ongoing post-Bruen reform but May-issue 'good reason' standards no longer apply in practice.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140 \u00a7 131", "description": "License to Carry / FID" }, { "citation": "Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 140 \u00a7 131M", "description": "Assault weapons and large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 269 \u00a7 10", "description": "Unlawful possession of firearms" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "What is the difference between an LTC and FID in Massachusetts?", "answer": "A License to Carry (LTC) authorizes possession of all legal firearms including handguns and large-capacity rifles, plus carry of concealed handguns. A Firearms Identification Card (FID) only covers low-capacity rifles, shotguns, and ammunition \u2014 handguns are not authorized." }, { "question": "Are AR-15 rifles legal in Massachusetts?", "answer": "Most standard AR-15 configurations are prohibited under Massachusetts law. Some pre-ban firearms and Massachusetts-compliant variants are legal but selection is severely limited. The 2016 AG enforcement notice expanded the prohibited list to include 'copies or duplicates' of named weapons." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in Massachusetts?", "answer": "No. Civilian ownership of suppressors is prohibited in Massachusetts regardless of federal NFA approval." } ] }, { "slug": "new-jersey", "name": "New Jersey", "abbr": "NJ", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/new-jersey/", "summary": "New Jersey has one of the most comprehensive firearm regulatory schemes in the country: a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card (FPIC) is required for long guns, a separate Permit to Purchase is required for each handgun, magazines are limited to 10 rounds, suppressors and short-barreled rifles are prohibited for civilians, and the assault firearms list bans both named models and feature-test configurations.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "Shall-issue concealed carry as of 2022 (post-Bruen). Permit requires training, fingerprinting, and a background check. 'Sensitive places' restrictions apply.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "N.J.S.A. 2C:39-1w", "description": "Assault firearm definition" }, { "citation": "N.J.S.A. 2C:39-3j", "description": "Large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "N.J.S.A. 2C:58-3", "description": "FPIC and Permit to Purchase requirements" }, { "citation": "N.J.S.A. 2C:39-9k", "description": "Untraceable firearm prohibition" }, { "citation": "N.J.S.A. 2C:58-4", "description": "Permit to Carry" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "How long does it take to get an FPIC in New Jersey?", "answer": "FPIC and Permit to Purchase processing varies by municipality but typically takes 30 days to 6 months. State law requires processing within 30 days, but local police departments frequently exceed this. Applications go through your local police chief or, in unincorporated areas, the New Jersey State Police." }, { "question": "Are AR-15 rifles legal in New Jersey?", "answer": "Standard AR-15 rifles are prohibited under the New Jersey assault firearms law. The Colt AR-15 specifically is named on the prohibited list. New Jersey-compliant configurations (no flash hider, fixed magazine, no folding stock, etc.) are legal but selection is limited." }, { "question": "Can I bring my out-of-state guns when I move to New Jersey?", "answer": "Yes, with restrictions. New Jersey residents may possess firearms acquired before becoming a NJ resident, but assault firearms must be registered, rendered inoperable, or transferred out of state. Magazines exceeding 10 rounds cannot be brought into the state. All firearms must be registered with NJSP within 30 days of becoming a resident." }, { "question": "Can I buy ammunition in New Jersey without a permit?", "answer": "No. New Jersey requires a valid FPIC to purchase ammunition. Out-of-state visitors cannot purchase handgun ammunition without a New Jersey Permit to Carry or proof of FPIC equivalence." } ] }, { "slug": "new-york", "name": "New York", "abbr": "NY", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/new-york/", "summary": "New York's SAFE Act (2013) prohibits assault weapons by feature test; magazines are limited to 10 rounds; suppressors and short-barreled rifles are banned for civilians; handgun ownership requires a permit issued by the county; and 2022's Concealed Carry Improvement Act layered additional requirements after Bruen.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "Shall-issue concealed carry post-Bruen (2022). Permit requires 16 hours of classroom training, 2 hours of live-fire training, and 'good moral character' showing. Sensitive locations heavily restricted.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "NY Penal Law \u00a7 265.00(22)", "description": "Assault weapon definition" }, { "citation": "NY Penal Law \u00a7 265.00(23)", "description": "Large-capacity ammunition feeding device" }, { "citation": "NY Penal Law \u00a7 400.00", "description": "Handgun permit requirements" }, { "citation": "NY Penal Law \u00a7 265.30", "description": "Unfinished frame or receiver prohibition" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "Do I need a permit to buy a rifle in New York?", "answer": "Generally, no \u2014 outside of New York City. NYC requires a separate Long Gun License for any rifle or shotgun. Outside NYC, long gun purchases require a NICS background check through an FFL but no state permit. Handguns require a permit statewide." }, { "question": "Are AR-15 rifles legal in New York?", "answer": "Standard AR-15 configurations are prohibited under the SAFE Act. New York-compliant variants (without prohibited features such as a pistol grip, flash suppressor, or threaded barrel) are legal but the configuration is heavily restricted." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in New York?", "answer": "No. Civilian ownership of suppressors is prohibited in New York regardless of federal NFA approval." }, { "question": "How does the SAFE Act define an assault weapon?", "answer": "The SAFE Act uses a 'one-feature' test: any semi-automatic firearm with a detachable magazine that has one or more enumerated features (folding stock, pistol grip, flash suppressor, threaded barrel, etc.) is classified as an assault weapon. This is more restrictive than the federal 1994 AWB's two-feature test." } ] }, { "slug": "washington", "name": "Washington", "abbr": "WA", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/washington/", "summary": "Washington enacted an assault weapons sales ban in 2023 (HB 1240); magazines are limited to 10 rounds (effective 2022); short-barreled rifles are prohibited for civilians; a 10-day waiting period and firearms safety training requirement applies to all purchases.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "Shall-issue concealed carry. Open carry is generally permitted without a license.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "RCW 9.41.390", "description": "Assault weapons sales prohibition" }, { "citation": "RCW 9.41.370", "description": "Large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "RCW 9.41.090", "description": "10-day waiting period and training requirement" }, { "citation": "RCW 9.41.113", "description": "Universal background checks" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "Does Washington's assault weapons ban prohibit possession?", "answer": "No. Washington's HB 1240 prohibits the sale, manufacture, and importation of assault weapons but does not currently prohibit possession of pre-ban firearms. Owners may keep their existing assault weapons but cannot sell or transfer them within the state." }, { "question": "How long is the waiting period in Washington?", "answer": "Washington requires a 10-day waiting period from the date of purchase to delivery of any firearm. The waiting period runs concurrently with the federal NICS check." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in Washington?", "answer": "Yes. Civilian ownership of suppressors is legal in Washington following federal NFA Form 4 approval and the $200 federal tax stamp." } ] }, { "slug": "district-of-columbia", "name": "District of Columbia", "abbr": "DC", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/district-of-columbia/", "summary": "Washington DC has some of the most restrictive firearm laws in the United States: assault weapons are prohibited; magazines are limited to 10 rounds; suppressors and short-barreled rifles are banned for civilians; all firearms must be registered with the Metropolitan Police Department; and only certified instructors can provide the training required for registration.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 10, "suppressors_legal": false, "sbr_legal": false, "machine_guns_legal": false, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": true, "background_check_on_private_sales": true, "concealed_carry": "May-issue concealed carry post-Bruen. Permit requires training, qualifying interview, and 'sensitive places' restrictions are extensive.", "key_statutes": [ { "citation": "D.C. Code \u00a7 7-2501.01", "description": "Assault weapon definition" }, { "citation": "D.C. Code \u00a7 7-2502.01", "description": "Firearms registration requirement" }, { "citation": "D.C. Code \u00a7 7-2506.01", "description": "Large-capacity magazine prohibition" }, { "citation": "D.C. Code \u00a7 22-4504", "description": "Carry restrictions" } ], "common_questions": [ { "question": "How do I legally buy a gun in Washington DC?", "answer": "All DC firearm acquisitions must go through the District's sole licensed FFL (currently Charles W. Sykes Jr.). The buyer must complete a firearms safety course, register the firearm with Metropolitan Police, and pass fingerprinting and a written test. The full process typically takes 4 to 8 weeks." }, { "question": "Are AR-15 rifles legal in DC?", "answer": "No. AR-15 rifles are prohibited as assault weapons under DC law. There is no compliant configuration for a standard AR-15 in DC." }, { "question": "Are suppressors legal in DC?", "answer": "No. Civilian ownership of suppressors is prohibited in DC regardless of federal NFA approval." } ] }, { "slug": "alabama", "name": "Alabama", "abbr": "AL", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Alabama firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": false, "magazine_capacity_limit": null, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "alaska", "name": "Alaska", "abbr": "AK", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Alaska firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": false, "magazine_capacity_limit": null, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "arizona", "name": "Arizona", "abbr": "AZ", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Arizona firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": false, "magazine_capacity_limit": null, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "arkansas", "name": "Arkansas", "abbr": "AR", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Arkansas firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": false, "magazine_capacity_limit": null, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "colorado", "name": "Colorado", "abbr": "CO", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Colorado firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": true, "magazine_capacity_limit": 15, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "florida", "name": "Florida", "abbr": "FL", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Florida firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": false, "magazine_capacity_limit": null, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "georgia", "name": "Georgia", "abbr": "GA", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Georgia firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": false, "magazine_capacity_limit": null, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "idaho", "name": "Idaho", "abbr": "ID", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Idaho firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. See main site for current compliance checker results.", "assault_weapons_ban": false, "magazine_capacity_limit": null, "suppressors_legal": true, "sbr_legal": true, "machine_guns_legal": true, "ghost_guns_legal": false, "permit_required_to_purchase": false, "background_check_on_private_sales": null, "concealed_carry": null, "detailed_guide_available": false }, { "slug": "indiana", "name": "Indiana", "abbr": "IN", "url": "https://guncompliancecheck.com/gun-laws/", "summary": "Indiana firearm law summary \u2014 detailed compliance guide forthcoming. 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