State Legality Matrix / Magazine Capacity Limits / Rhode Island

Rhode Island Magazine Capacity Limit

Statute-cited, last verified 2026-07-10

Restricted

Yes. Bans possession, sale, and transfer of magazines over 10 rounds for handguns and long guns. Limit: 10 rounds. Effective 2022-12-18.

Controlling law: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47.1-3

Litigation Status and Details

No grandfather clause; owners had a 180-day window to modify, sell out of state, or surrender. The First Circuit upheld the ban (Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island, 2024) and the Supreme Court declined review in 2025.

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 Rhode Island have a magazine capacity limit?

Yes. Bans possession, sale, and transfer of magazines over 10 rounds for handguns and long guns. Limit: 10 rounds. Effective 2022-12-18. Controlling law: R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47.1-3.

What law covers magazines in Rhode Island?

The controlling law is R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-47.1-3. Bans possession, sale, and transfer of magazines over 10 rounds for handguns and long guns.

When did Rhode Island's magazine restriction take effect?

Rhode Island's rule took effect 2022-12-18. No grandfather clause; owners had a 180-day window to modify, sell out of state, or surrender. The First Circuit upheld the ban (Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island, 2024) and the Supreme Court declined review in 2025.

Is there a federal magazine capacity limit?

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

Compliant Magazines for Capped States

Living under a 10-round cap does not mean running junk magazines. These are factory and OEM-quality 10-round options that feed reliably and fit flush.

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MDT Polymer AICS .308/6.5 Creedmoor 10-Round Magazine

10-round MDT polymer AICS short-action magazine for .308 Winchester and 6.5 Creedmoor precision rifle chassis systems.

  • 10-round capacity
  • AICS short-action pattern
  • .308 / 6.5 Creedmoor family
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Ruger Mark IV 22/45 .22 LR 10-Round Factory Magazine

Factory OEM 10-round steel magazine for the Ruger Mark IV 22/45 (and 22/45 Lite) chambered in .22 LR.

  • 10-round capacity
  • .22 LR
  • Steel body, polymer follower
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FN PS90 10-Round Compliant Magazine

Factory FN OEM 10-round magazine for the most restrictive state capacity limits.

  • 10-round capacity
  • 5.7x28mm
  • Translucent polymer body
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CMMG .350 Legend 10-Round Magazine

10-round single-stack magazine for .350 Legend AR-15 rifles

  • 10 rounds
  • .350 Legend
  • Single-stack polymer
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