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South Carolina 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

South Carolina Law in Detail

South Carolina Code section 23-31-510 reserves regulation of the transfer, ownership, possession, carrying, and transportation of firearms, ammunition, components, and combinations of components to the State. Local discharge and public-property rules remain subject to the chapter's exceptions.

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 South Carolina 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.

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Magpul PMAG Gen 3 30-Round

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Daniel Defense 32-Round Magazine

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Magpul PMAG 30 AR 300 B
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Magpul PMAG 30 AR 300 B

  • 30-round
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