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State Legality Matrix Magazine Capacity LimitsNew Jersey

New Jersey Magazine Limit: 10 Rounds

Statute-cited, last verified 2026-07-31

Status: Restricted
Effective: 2018-12-10
Verified: 2026-07-31

Restricted

Yes. The statute caps magazines at 10 rounds, but the en banc Third Circuit held the restriction unconstitutional on July 17, 2026; mandate and remand proceedings were still pending at verification. Limit: 10 rounds. Effective 2018-12-10.

Controlling law: N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-3(j)

Contested entry

Litigation Status and Details

The July 17 en banc opinion reversed the judgment upholding the limit and remanded. This cell remains conservative while the appellate mandate, any stay, and the district court's implementing order are unresolved; recheck the court docket and New Jersey State Police guidance before relying on the ruling.

The statute in practice

New Jersey Law in Detail

New Jersey Statutes sections 2C:39-1 and 2C:39-3 contain the statutory definition and offense provisions for magazines above 10 rounds, including exclusions for a permanently altered device, an attached .22-caliber tubular device, and a fixed tubular magazine in a lever-action firearm.

On July 17, 2026, the en banc Third Circuit held New Jersey's large-capacity-magazine restriction unconstitutional in Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs I v. Attorney General and remanded for proceedings consistent with the opinion. The Governor's same-day statement criticized the ruling and said the State would not back down.

What it means for you

Practical Notes

The opinion, mandate, remand, and any later stay can affect enforcement timing. Check the current Third Circuit docket, district-court orders, and New Jersey State Police guidance before relying on the July 17 decision for a transaction or possession decision.

Sources

Federal law

Federal baseline

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

Federal baseline verified 2026-07-31. Scope: Detachable magazine round-count restrictions for handguns and long guns. States not listed have no capacity limit.

Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Jersey have a magazine capacity limit?

Yes. The statute caps magazines at 10 rounds, but the en banc Third Circuit held the restriction unconstitutional on July 17, 2026; mandate and remand proceedings were still pending at verification. Limit: 10 rounds. Effective 2018-12-10. Controlling law: N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-3(j).

What law covers magazines in New Jersey?

The controlling law is N.J. Stat. § 2C:39-3(j). The statute caps magazines at 10 rounds, but the en banc Third Circuit held the restriction unconstitutional on July 17, 2026; mandate and remand proceedings were still pending at verification.

When did New Jersey's magazine restriction take effect?

New Jersey's rule took effect 2018-12-10. The July 17 en banc opinion reversed the judgment upholding the limit and remanded. This cell remains conservative while the appellate mandate, any stay, and the district court's implementing order are unresolved; recheck the court docket and New Jersey State Police guidance before relying on the ruling.

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

Compliant Magazines for Capped States

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