Gun Laws/Alaska/Reviewed September 16, 2026
What is the magazine capacity limit in Alaska?
Quick answer
No limit
Alaska has no magazine capacity limit.
Alaska shares no land border with another state, so a drive in always starts with a flight or a ferry.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Magazine capacity limits by state
Alaska law in detail
- No Background Check (Private) — Private firearm sales between individuals do not require a background check.
The federal rule
There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the federal limit ended with the 1994 ban in 2004. State limits usually cover sale, transfer and manufacture, and a few also make possession illegal, so a magazine you already own can be legal to keep but not to bring in.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the magazine capacity limit in Alaska?
No limit. Alaska has no magazine capacity limit. Reviewed September 16, 2026.
What is the federal rule on magazine capacity limits?
There is no federal magazine capacity limit; the federal limit ended with the 1994 ban in 2004. State limits usually cover sale, transfer and manufacture, and a few also make possession illegal, so a magazine you already own can be legal to keep but not to bring in.
How many states restrict magazine capacity limits?
Nationwide by our review: 35 states: no limit; 2: conditional or in litigation; 13: limit in effect.
More Alaska gun laws
Legal disclaimer: This page summarizes state law for general information and is not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can be stricter. Confirm with the Alaska statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.