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New Jersey Magazine Capacity Laws (2026)
Restricted: New Jersey bans magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.
New Jersey bans magazines that hold more than 10 rounds. Possessing one is a fourth-degree crime, with narrow exceptions such as certain registered firearms and certain police officers. An attached tube that holds only .22 rimfire ammunition is not covered. Treat the limit as in force.
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Magazine Capacity in states bordering New Jersey
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- DelawareConditional
Delaware limits magazines to 17 rounds — magazines that hold more than 17 rounds are prohibited under SB 6 (2022), but holders of a Delaware CCDW (Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon) license, law enforcement officers, and the military are exempt.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: attorneygeneral.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
- New YorkRestricted
New York bans any magazine that holds more than 10 rounds, and possessing one is a felony. The Penal Law also still lists a 7-round limit on magazine contents, which a federal appeals court struck down in 2015.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: gunsafety.ny.gov · Full New York rule →
- PennsylvaniaPermitted
No state law limits magazine capacity in Pennsylvania — standard-capacity and high-capacity magazines are legal to buy and possess under state law. Federal law sets no general capacity cap. A handful of cities around the country do have their own rules, so check locally if you're unsure.
Verified Jun 7, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania rule →
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