State Restrictions & Compliance Guide
As a responsible nationwide e-commerce firearm retailer, ILL Eagle Firearms strictly enforces all federal, state, and local laws. It is the ultimate responsibility of the buyer to ensure that the item they are ordering is legal to own in their city, county, and state.
Please review the primary state-level restrictions outlined below before placing your online order.
California• Handguns: Handguns must be explicitly listed on the California Roster of Certified Handguns to be eligible for shipping to a CA FFL.
• Rifles: "Assault weapons" as defined by California law are strictly prohibited. Semi-automatic centerfire rifles must feature a fixed magazine or comply with featureless configurations.
• Magazines: We cannot ship magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds to California.
• Ammunition: Must ship entirely to a licensed FFL or registered CA Ammunition Vendor.
New York• Rifles/Shotguns: Semi-automatic rifles require a state license to purchase and must comply with NY SAFE Act feature restrictions (no threaded barrels, pistol grips, or adjustable stocks if semi-automatic with a detachable magazine).
• Magazines: We cannot ship magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds to New York.
• Ammunition: Direct-to-consumer online ammo sales are restricted. All ammunition orders must ship to a licensed dealer or registered seller of ammunition for an in-person background check.
Illinois• FOID Card: Buyers must provide a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card to purchase any ammunition or firearms online.
• Protect Illinois Communities Act (PICA): We cannot ship semi-automatic rifles or pistols defined as "assault weapons" under PICA to Illinois residents.
• Magazines: Magazine limits are strictly capped at 10 rounds for long guns (rifles/shotguns) and 15 rounds for handguns.
Other Notable Magazine & Hardware LimitsWe automatically audit orders for local compliance. We will remove or modify high-capacity magazines from your order if shipped to the following states:
• Colorado: Max 15 rounds (except Boulder County and Denver, which are more restrictive).
• Connecticut: Max 10 rounds.
• Delaware: Max 17 rounds for handguns; max 10 rounds for long guns.
• Maryland: Max 10 rounds.
• Massachusetts: Max 10 rounds.
• New Jersey: Max 10 rounds.
• Rhode Island: Max 10 rounds.
• Washington State: Max 10 rounds. Semi-automatic tactical rifles are heavily restricted under WA HB 1240.
Disclaimer: Firearm laws change rapidly. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute formal legal advice. Please check with your local FFL dealer or state attorney general's office if you are uncertain about a specific product.