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District of Columbia Magazine Capacity Laws (2026)

Restricted: In the District of Columbia it is illegal to possess any magazine that holds more than 10 rounds.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Magazine Capacity in states bordering District of Columbia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandRestricted
Maryland bans manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving or transferring a detachable magazine that holds more than 10 rounds. The statute does not list possession. A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that can accept more than 10 rounds is on the state's banned-firearms list.
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: mdsp.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
VirginiaConditional
Virginia bans importing, selling, bartering, transferring or buying a magazine holding more than 15 rounds (Class 1 misdemeanor, effective July 1, 2026). …
Verified Oct 12, 2026 · Source: lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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