Ammunition Shipping Restrictions by State 

Most U.S. states currently allow legal shipment of ammunition directly to a buyer’s residential address (“front door”) with no special requirements beyond federal age restrictions:

• 18+ for rifle/shotgun ammunition

• 21+ for handgun ammunition

However, some states and jurisdictions restrict or prohibit direct shipment to the customer. Please review the details below before placing a bid.

 States & Jurisdictions with Restrictions

State/Jurisdiction	Restriction Details
California	Direct-to-door ammo shipments are currently NOT permitted. Although the Ninth Circuit ruled on July 24, 2025 in Rhode v. Bonta that California’s ammunition background check law is unconstitutional and affirmed the permanent injunction, the ruling is not yet in effect. Procedural steps—such as issuing a mandate—are still pending. Until those steps are completed, California’s background check requirements remain in effect and must be followed.  We can still ship your ammunition to a licensed FFL in California for pickup. Once the injunction becomes final, we will adjust accordingly.
Illinois	Must provide a valid FOID card and state-issued ID.
Connecticut	Must provide a state-issued ammunition certificate or permit.
Massachusetts	Requires a firearms ID.
New Jersey	Ammo must be shipped to a licensed FFL. FOID and state ID required.
New York	Ammo must be shipped to a licensed FFL (gun store, etc.) — not to a private residence, per the NY SAFE Act.
Maryland	No ammunition sales to Annapolis.
Rhode Island	Must provide a valid license and pistol/revolver safety certificate. Must be 21+ for handgun ammo.
Washington, D.C.	No ammunition sales allowed.
Alaska & Hawaii	Most carriers do not offer direct shipping due to lack of ground service.
City of Chicago	Ammo shipment prohibited.

 Key Notes

• Federal Age Requirements Apply Nationwide:

  • 18+ for rifle/shotgun ammunition

  • 21+ for handgun ammunition

• Some states require additional documentation (e.g., FOID, firearms ID, permits) or only allow shipping to a licensed FFL.

• California Status:
  A federal court has ruled against the state’s background check law (Rhode v. Bonta, July 2025), but the decision is not yet in effect. Until the Ninth Circuit completes required procedural steps, California’s background check laws remain enforceable.
   We are currently shipping to your local FFL in California—once the ruling is finalized, we will resume direct shipments as permitted.

• Alaska & Hawaii: Due to lack of ground carrier service, most ammo shipments are not available.