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West Virginia Magazine Capacity Laws (2026)
Permitted: West Virginia has no state limit on magazine capacity.
West Virginia has no state limit on magazine capacity. Cities cannot restrict firearms or ammunition more tightly than state law, except that they may restrict carrying guns in city-owned buildings, recreation facilities and other city property.
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Magazine Capacity in states bordering West Virginia
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- KentuckyPermitted
No state law limits magazine capacity in Kentucky — 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: wp.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
- MarylandRestricted
Maryland bans manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving or transferring a detachable magazine that holds more than 10 rounds. The statute does not list possession. A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds is on the state's banned-firearms list.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: mdsp.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
- OhioPermitted
No state law limits magazine capacity in Ohio — 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: codes.ohio.gov · Full Ohio 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 →
- VirginiaConditional
Virginia bans importing, selling, bartering, transferring or buying a magazine holding more than 15 rounds (Class 1 misdemeanor, effective July 1, 2026). …
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
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