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We've published comprehensive 2026 compliance guides for all 11 jurisdictions with active assault weapons bans: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Washington, and the District of Columbia. Each guide includes statute citations, magazine limits, NFA item rules, permit requirements, and detailed FAQs.
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New Jersey State Police issued updated guidance clarifying enforcement of the 10-round magazine limit for non-residents transiting through the state. The compliance database has been updated to reflect the latest interpretations. NJ residents — verify your build configurations against the latest guidance.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois's assault weapons ban (PICA) in a closely watched challenge. The ban remains in effect; pre-ban firearms registered with Illinois State Police before January 1, 2024 may continue to be possessed but cannot be transferred.
Washington Attorney General's office issued enforcement guidance for HB 1240 (assault weapons sales ban). Possession of pre-ban assault weapons remains legal; sales and transfers within Washington are prohibited. Out-of-state transfers to non-Washington residents are also restricted.
ATF reports average Form 4 (NFA transfer) eForm processing times have decreased to under 90 days for most suppressor and SBR transfers. Paper Form 4 submissions continue to take 6 to 12 months. The $200 federal tax stamp ($5 for AOWs) remains unchanged.
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Subscribe Free →Delaware's Handgun Qualified Purchaser Permit (HQPP) requirement, signed in 2024, entered active enforcement on December 1, 2025. All handgun purchases now require a state-issued permit prior to transfer. Delaware-resident long gun purchases continue to require only a NICS check.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld Maryland's Handgun Qualification License (HQL) requirement against a Bruen-based challenge. Maryland handgun buyers must continue to complete the 4-hour firearms safety course, fingerprinting, and background check before purchase.