State Ammunition & Firearm Restrictions
Federal and state laws govern the sale and shipment of ammunition and firearms. Below is a concise reference by state. You are responsible for complying with the laws that apply to your location.
Disclaimer: This page is for general reference only and does not constitute legal advice. Laws change. Always verify current requirements with your state and local authorities before ordering.
Federal law (Gun Control Act): Rifle/shotgun ammunition may be sold only to persons 18 or older. Handgun and other ammunition may be sold only to persons 21 or older. Licensees must follow these minimums; state or local law may set higher ages or additional requirements.
By state (and D.C.)
- Alabama Federal age minimums apply. No additional state permit required for ammunition purchase.
- Alaska Federal age minimums apply. Some localities may have restrictions.
- Arizona Federal age minimums apply.
- Arkansas Federal age minimums apply.
- California Ammunition shipments generally must go to a licensed dealer (FFL); background check required. Some exceptions for FFL03 + COE. Verify current rules.
- Colorado Federal age minimums apply. Denver and some localities may have additional rules.
- Connecticut Permit or eligibility certificate required for ammunition purchase. Ammunition may not be shipped directly to consumers in some cases; verify current law.
- Delaware Federal age minimums apply.
- District of Columbia Strict restrictions; ammunition and firearms sales/shipments heavily regulated. We do not ship ammunition to D.C. Verify local law before any purchase.
- Florida Long guns: 18+ (federal). Some long gun purchases may require 21+ under state law. Handguns: 21+. Verify current age rules.
- Georgia Federal age minimums apply.
- Hawaii Permit and registration requirements may apply. Verify current law before ordering.
- Idaho Federal age minimums apply.
- Illinois FOID (Firearm Owner's ID) required for ammunition purchase. Ammunition may not be shipped directly to consumers; must go to FFL or meet state requirements. Verify current law.
- Indiana Federal age minimums apply.
- Iowa Federal age minimums apply.
- Kansas Federal age minimums apply.
- Kentucky Federal age minimums apply.
- Louisiana Federal age minimums apply.
- Maine Federal age minimums apply.
- Maryland Restrictions on ammunition sales and shipment; some jurisdictions prohibit direct shipment. Verify current law.
- Massachusetts License or eligibility required for ammunition. Ammunition and components may not be shipped to consumers in some cases. Verify current law.
- Michigan Federal age minimums apply.
- Minnesota Federal age minimums apply.
- Mississippi Federal age minimums apply.
- Missouri Federal age minimums apply.
- Montana Federal age minimums apply.
- Nebraska Federal age minimums apply.
- Nevada Federal age minimums apply.
- New Hampshire Federal age minimums apply.
- New Jersey Permit/FID required for ammunition. Ammunition may not be shipped directly to consumers; must go to FFL or meet state requirements. Verify current law.
- New Mexico Federal age minimums apply.
- New York Ammunition must be shipped to a licensed dealer (FFL); background check required. Verify current law.
- North Carolina Federal age minimums apply.
- North Dakota Federal age minimums apply.
- Ohio Federal age minimums apply.
- Oklahoma Federal age minimums apply.
- Oregon Federal age minimums apply. Some localities may have additional rules.
- Pennsylvania Federal age minimums apply.
- Rhode Island License or safety certificate may be required for ammunition; 21+ for handgun ammo. Verify current law.
- South Carolina Federal age minimums apply.
- South Dakota Federal age minimums apply.
- Tennessee Federal age minimums apply.
- Texas Federal age minimums apply.
- Utah Federal age minimums apply.
- Vermont Some long gun purchases may require 21+ under state law. Verify current age rules.
- Virginia Federal age minimums apply.
- Washington 21+ for semiautomatic rifle purchase (state law). Ammunition: verify current age and shipping rules.
- West Virginia Federal age minimums apply.
- Wisconsin Federal age minimums apply.
- Wyoming Federal age minimums apply.
Last updated for reference. Verify with your state before ordering. Modular Gunworks LLC reserves the right to refuse or cancel orders that cannot be fulfilled in compliance with applicable law.