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State Legality Matrix Magazine Capacity LimitsWisconsin

Wisconsin Magazine Limit: No Current State Cap

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

Wisconsin Law in Detail

Wisconsin Statutes section 66.0409 bars political subdivisions from adopting firearm, firearm-part, ammunition, or reloader-component rules that are more stringent than substantially similar state law. The section separately preserves specified discharge and public-building authority.

Sources

https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/66/iv/0409

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 Wisconsin 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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Daniel Defense 32-Round Magazine

32 rounds
5.56/.223

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Magpul PMAG 30 AR 300 B

30-round
300 Blackout

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