Assault Weapons
Assault Weapons
At this time there is no federal law that restricts assault weapons. However, many states, cities and localities have enacted laws which ban or otherwise restrict assault weapons or certain features on firearms that enhance their appearance or capability. Possessing, selling, or manufacturing semi-automatic firearms that contain these features can result in criminal prosecution. The National Center for Firearms Removal can assist by accepting assault weapons for removal. Learn more here
State
California
Firearms Banned by Name
Yes
Banned by Features
Yes
Registration of Legacy Weapons
Yes
Yes (possess only in specified locations)
Prohibits Transfer of Legacy Weapons
Connecticut
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Delaware
Yes
Yes
No
Transfers to family members only
District of Columbia
Yes
Yes
N/A
N/A
Hawaii
No (assault pistols only)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Illinois
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Maryland
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Massachusetts
Yes
Yes
No
No
New Jersey
Yes
No
Yes
No
New York
No
Yes
Yes
Yes
Washington
Yes (ban on sale and manufacture)
Yes
No
No