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Alaska Magazine Capacity Limit

Statute-cited, last verified 2026-07-31

Status
Legal
Verified
2026-07-31

Legal

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

The statute in practice

Alaska Law in Detail

Alaska Statutes section 29.35.145 reserves regulation of the possession, ownership, sale, transfer, use, carrying, transportation, licensing, taxation, and registration of firearms to the State. Municipalities retain the limited powers listed in the section, including rules about discharge and municipal employees.

Sources

Federal law

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.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Alaska 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.

What to buy

Standard-Capacity Magazines for Unrestricted States

Where state law sets no capacity cap, a proven 30-round AR magazine is the practical baseline. These picks prioritize reliable feed geometry, durable bodies, and replacement availability over novelty capacity.

Magpul PMAG Gen 3 30-Round
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Magpul PMAG Gen 3 30-Round

  • 30-round
  • 5.56/.223
$15.49
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Daniel Defense 32-Round Magazine
Magazines & Feeding • $31.99

Daniel Defense 32-Round Magazine

  • 32 rounds
  • 5.56/.223
$33.99
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Magpul PMAG 30 AR 300 B
Magazines & Feeding • $14.95

Magpul PMAG 30 AR 300 B

  • 30-round
  • 300 Blackout
$15.95
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