Gun Laws/New Jersey/Reviewed September 16, 2026
Are AR-15s and assault weapons legal in New Jersey?
Quick answer
Restricted
New Jersey: Yes (struck by 3rd Cir. Jul 2026, stayed).
2 of New Jersey's 3 neighboring states have the same status. Check each one before you cross a state line with assault weapons.
Not legal advice. Source: GunPartPicker state law review, September 16, 2026
Assault weapon bans by state
Featureless parts for a New Jersey legal build
A compliant AR-15 is still legal to build in New Jersey. These are the parts that make one featureless.
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New Jersey law in detail
- 10 rounds (rifles/pistols) / 6 rounds (shotguns) Mag Limit — Rifle and pistol magazines are limited to 10 rounds. Semi-automatic shotgun magazines are limited to 6 rounds.
- Yes (Assault Weapon Ban) — New Jersey bans assault firearms by name and feature. The list is extensive and includes most semi-auto rifles with detachable magazines and certain features.
- Litigation — On July 17, 2026 the full Third Circuit held the assault firearm and 10 round magazine bans unconstitutional, but stayed its ruling pending Supreme Court review; both bans remain enforced.
The federal rule
There is no federal assault weapon ban; the 1994 federal ban expired in 2004. States that restrict them either name specific models or define an assault weapon by features such as a pistol grip, an adjustable stock, a flash hider or a threaded barrel, which is why featureless and fixed magazine builds exist.
Assault weapons in neighboring states
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Frequently asked questions
Are AR-15s and assault weapons legal in New Jersey?
Restricted. New Jersey: Yes (struck by 3rd Cir. Jul 2026, stayed). Reviewed September 16, 2026.
What is the federal rule on assault weapons?
There is no federal assault weapon ban; the 1994 federal ban expired in 2004. States that restrict them either name specific models or define an assault weapon by features such as a pistol grip, an adjustable stock, a flash hider or a threaded barrel, which is why featureless and fixed magazine builds exist.
How many states restrict assault weapons?
Nationwide by our review: 36 states: no ban; 4: partial or local; 10: ban in effect.
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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 New Jersey statutes, the state attorney general or a licensed attorney before buying, building or traveling.