Gun Laws/Connecticut/Reviewed September 16, 2026
What is the magazine capacity limit in Connecticut?
Quick answer
10 round limit
Connecticut: 10 rounds.
3 of Connecticut's 3 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with magazine capacity limits.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Magazine capacity limits by state
Connecticut law in detail
- Yes (Permit to Purchase) — A Certificate of Eligibility is required before purchasing any firearm. This involves a background check, safety course, and application process.
- 10 rounds (Mag Limit) — Magazines holding more than 10 rounds cannot be purchased or sold. Pre-ban magazines (manufactured before April 4, 2013) are grandfathered.
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.
Magazines in neighboring states
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Frequently asked questions
What is the magazine capacity limit in Connecticut?
10 round limit. Connecticut: 10 rounds. 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.