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Online Ammo Buying Restrictions

Did you know there are tons of state specific online ammo buying restrictions? This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here is a brief overview of some restrictions.

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Eric Hung (Founder, CEO)

PPT Founder. NRA Pistol Instructor. USPSA/3-Gun/NRL22 Competitor. 250+ articles

Published May 1, 2015
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Did you know there are tons of state specific online ammo buying restrictions?  This is by no means an exhaustive list, but here is a brief overview of some restrictions.
  • Alaska: No ammo or primer shipments from continental US since they are only able to be shipped ground.
  • California: No shipping to (as of now) the cities of Beverly Hills, Carson, Marin County, Oakland, Sacramento, San Francisco, & Los Angeles.  Also no tracer ammunition.
  • Connecticut: Requires some permits/certificates
  • Hawaii: No ammo or primer shipments
  • Illinois: No online ammo purchases for Chicago, but also need some ID and FOID card.
  • New Jersey: Additional card/ID required.
  • New York: Ammo must be send to a FFL or special seller, and no online ammo to NYC, Buffalo, or Rochester.
  • Washington DC: No online ammo sales
  • Always be sure to check your own local/state/federal laws before ordering.  A great to start is Smart Gun Laws.  You might even need to check specific online vendors’ terms.  Some retailers choose to ban entire cities or states because of the difficulty in policing prohibited ammunition types.
Always be sure to check your own local/state/federal laws before ordering.  A great to start is Smart Gun Laws.  You might even need to check specific online vendors’ terms.  Some retailers choose to ban entire cities or states because of the difficulty in policing prohibited ammunition types. Want to know the best place to buy ammo online?  Check out our Definitive Guide for Ammo & Reloading.
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Eric Hung
Founder, CEO

I'm Eric Hung, the founder of Pew Pew Tactical, and I love guns. For over 10 years I've been soaking up as much information as possible online, in competitions, classes, and from my own testing. Now I hope to bring that info to you! I've written over 250 articles on Pew Pew Tactical that are read by millions a month. I'm also an NRA certified pistol instructor and avid USPSA/3-Gun/NRL22 competitor. Learn more at About Us.

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