State Legality Matrix / Magazine Capacity Limits / Alabama

Alabama Magazine Capacity Limit

Statute-cited, last verified 2026-07-10

Legal

No. No magazine capacity limit; sale and possession of any-capacity magazines are lawful.

Federal baseline

There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the 1994 federal assault weapons ban expired in 2004.

Scope: Detachable magazine round-count restrictions for handguns and long guns. States not listed have no capacity limit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alabama have a magazine capacity limit?

No. No magazine capacity limit; sale and possession of any-capacity magazines are lawful.

Is there a federal magazine capacity limit?

There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the 1994 federal assault weapons ban expired in 2004.

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