Sale Restrictions
Alexander’s Store operates in full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing the sale of firearms, firearm parts, ammunition, and related accessories.
The restrictions outlined by Alexander’s Store are provided for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice, and are in no way guaranteed to be a comprehensive list. We do not make any guarantees regarding the legality of specific products in any jurisdiction. It is the customer’s responsibility to understand and comply with all laws and regulations applicable in their area.
Customer Acknowledgment and Certification
By purchasing from Alexander’s Store, you acknowledge and agree to the following:
- You are solely responsible for ensuring that the purchase, possession, ownership, and use of any item complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws in your jurisdiction
- You have independently verified that your purchase and intended use of any item is legal in your state and local area
- You agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless Alexander’s Store and its affiliates from any liability, claims, or legal consequences arising from your purchase, possession, or use of any item
Failure to comply with applicable laws may result in serious legal consequences. If you are unsure about the legality of a product in your area, you should consult a qualified attorney or your local law enforcement agency before making a purchase.
We do not sell any merchandise to the following locations:
- Chicago, Illinois
- Massachusetts
- Washington, D.C.
- Puerto Rico
All firearms will be shipped to the premises address listed on the FFL license unless a request is made to ship to the mailing address
All FFL licenses are verified through the FFL EZ Check system and must match exactly to prevent delays or order cancellations
It is the dealer’s responsibility to ensure a current and valid copy of the FFL license is on file
No items will be shipped to a P.O. Box. Freight forwarding is required for all shipments to Alaska and Hawaii
Alabama
- In Montgomery, knives are restricted to a maximum blade length of 3 inches
- Airguns are required to have an orange tip
Alaska
- Freight forwarding is required for shipments
- Tannerite is not available for sale
- Flamethrowers are not available for sale
- Pepper sprays and gels are not available for sale
- CO₂ airguns are not available for sale
Arizona
- Airguns are required to have an orange tip
- Stun guns are not available for sale
Arkansas
- Pepper spray or gel containers must not exceed 5.9 oz.
- Airguns are required to have an orange tip.
California
We currently do not ship any products to California.
Colorado
Statewide Restrictions – Colorado
- Sale of ballistic knives is prohibited
- Airguns may not exceed 500 FPS
- Airguns are required to have an orange tip
- Magazines may not exceed 15 rounds in capacity
Additional Restrictions – Boulder County
- Magazines may not exceed 10 rounds in capacity
- AR and AK pistols that are not compliant will not be shipped
- Complete receivers are not eligible for shipment
- Stripped receivers are not eligible for shipment
Additional Restrictions – Vail
- Magazines may not exceed 10 rounds in capacity
- AR and AK pistols that are not compliant will not be shipped
- Complete receivers are not eligible for shipment
- Stripped receivers are not eligible for shipment
Additional Restrictions – Denver (City and County)
- No AR or AK parts will be shipped
- Magazines may not exceed 15 rounds in capacity
- AR and AK pistols that are not compliant will not be shipped
- Complete receivers are not eligible for shipment
- Stripped receivers are not eligible for shipment
Conneticut
General Prohibitions & Shipping Restrictions
- Receivers: Stripped or complete receivers, specifically those for AR or AK platforms, are prohibited.
- AR/AK Platforms: AR or AK rifles and pistols are not permitted.
- Parts & Components: No AR or AK-specific parts will be shipped to the state.
- Accessories: Sales of binary triggers, threaded barrels, vertical grips, and stabilizing braces or blades are prohibited.
- Body Armor: No sales or shipments of body armor.
Ammunition & Magazine Regulations
- Permit Requirements: A CTP (Connecticut Permit) is mandatory for purchasing both ammunition and magazines.
- Capacity Limits: Magazines are restricted to a maximum of 10 rounds, with shotgun-specific magazines limited to 5 rounds.
- Age Restrictions: Residents under 18 cannot purchase magazines or ammunition. Residents under 21 cannot purchase semi-auto rifles with a capacity exceeding 5 rounds.
- Fulfillment: Third-party fulfillment for ammunition is not allowed.
Specific Firearm Configurations: Semi-Auto Rifles
- With Detachable Magazines: Prohibited features include folding/telescoping stocks, threaded barrels, flash suppressors, forward pistol grips, bayonet mounts, grenade/flare launchers, or any grip that places the trigger hand below the action.
- With Fixed Magazines: Restricted to a maximum capacity of 10 rounds.
Semi-Auto Pistols
- With Detachable Magazines: Prohibited if they feature a magazine outside the pistol grip, a threaded barrel (compatible with suppressors/grips), a barrel shroud (excluding the slide), a secondary grip, or if the total weight exceeds 50 oz.
- With Fixed Magazines: Restricted to a maximum capacity of 10 rounds.
Semi-Auto Shotguns
The following features are prohibited:
- Folding or telescoping stocks.
- Pistol grips, thumbhole stocks, or grips allowing the hand to be positioned under the action.
- Barrel shrouds (excluding handguards).
- Ability to accept detachable magazines.
- Revolving cylinders.
Other Firearms (Non-Standard)
Firearms that do not fall into the standard categories (e.g., smoothbore “firearms” like the Mossberg Shockwave or Tac-14) are prohibited if they have a pistol grip. Additionally, “Other” semi-auto firearms cannot have:
- Pistol grips or thumbhole stocks.
- Detachable magazines outside the pistol grip.
- Fixed magazines over 10 rounds.
- Threaded barrels, flash suppressors, or silencers.
- Barrel shrouds, secondary grips, or arm braces.
Delaware
Delaware Restrictions
- Suppressors and silencers are not permitted for sale
- Automatic knives are prohibited
- Binary triggers are not allowed
- Rifles and shotguns may not be sold to Delaware residents under 21 years of age
Firearm Platform Restrictions
- AR-15 and AK-47 platforms, including rifles, pistols, and completed lower receivers, are not eligible for sale or shipment
Airgun Restrictions
- Airguns may not exceed .177 caliber
Magazine Capacity Limits
- Magazines may not hold more than 17 rounds
- Semi-automatic centerfire rifles with fixed magazines over 17 rounds are prohibited
- Semi-automatic centerfire pistols with fixed magazines over 17 rounds are prohibited
Semi-Automatic Rifle Restrictions
- Semi-automatic, centerfire rifles with an overall length under 30 inches are not allowed
- Semi-automatic, centerfire rifles that accept detachable magazines are prohibited if equipped with any of the following:
- Folding or telescoping stock
- Pistol grip or thumbhole stock
- Forward pistol grip
- Flash suppressor
- Grenade launcher or flare launcher
Semi-Automatic Shotgun Restrictions
- Semi-automatic shotguns are prohibited if they include any of the following:
- Detachable magazine
- Both a pistol grip and a folding or telescoping stock
- Revolving cylinder
Semi-Automatic Pistol Restrictions
- Semi-automatic pistols with detachable magazines are prohibited if they include any of the following:
- Magazine that attaches outside of the pistol grip
- Threaded barrel
- Barrel shroud (excluding the slide)
- Secondary hand grip
Florida
Florida Restrictions
- Binary triggers are prohibited for sale
- The sale of ballistic knives is not permitted
- Pepper spray and gel containers may not exceed 2 oz (59 ml/cc)
Georgia
Airguns require Orange Tip
Hawaii
Hawaii Restrictions
- Suppressors and silencers are not available for sale
- Freight forwarding services are required for shipments
- Items fulfilled by third-party partners cannot be shipped
- Handgun magazines exceeding 10-round capacity are prohibited
- AR and AK-style pistols that are not compliant will not be shipped
- Ammunition and projectile sales are not permitted
- Products subject to melting point regulations may be restricted
- Flamethrowers are not available for sale
- Firearms with smoothbore (non-rifled) barrels and pistol grips are prohibited, regardless of barrel length
- Franklin Armory binary triggers are not available for sale
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Pepper spray and pepper gel products are not available
- Stun guns are not available for sale
- CO₂-powered airguns are not available for sale
Idaho
No Sales of Stun Guns
Illinois Restrictions
Illinois Restrictions
We continue to monitor ongoing legal developments within Illinois and will revise this policy as needed to remain compliant with current regulations.
Statewide Restrictions (Illinois)
- Suppressors and silencers are not available for purchase
- Orders cannot be shipped to the City of Chicago
- PSA Rock pistols, frames, and related components are not offered
- Handgun magazines must not exceed a 15-round capacity
- Rifle magazines must not exceed a 10-round capacity
- Shotgun magazines must not exceed a 5-round capacity
- Shotguns equipped with revolving cylinders are not permitted
- Serialized receivers, whether stripped or complete, are not available
- Upper receivers, both stripped and complete, are restricted
- AR and AK-style pistols are not available for sale
- AR and AK-style rifles are not available for sale
- Black powder firearms are not available
- Items subject to melting point standards may be restricted
- A valid FOID card is required for ammunition purchases
- Ammunition fulfilled by third-party partners cannot be shipped
- .50 caliber firearms and ammunition are not available
- Barrels with threaded ends are not permitted
- Rifle and pistol build kits are not available
- Parts associated with AR and AK platforms are restricted
- Stabilizing braces and similar devices are not available
- Binary trigger systems are not available
- Bump stocks are not available
- Switchblade and ballistic knives are not available
- Stun guns are not available for sale
- Airguns must not exceed .18 caliber or 700 FPS
Local Restrictions
- Chicago: No sales or shipments permitted
- Deerfield: Magazines over 10 rounds are not permitted
- Homewood: Magazines over 10 rounds are not permitted
- Dolton: Magazines over 10 rounds are not permitted
- Highland Park: Magazines over 10 rounds are not permitted
- Skokie: Magazines over 10 rounds are not permitted
- Cook County: Magazines over 10 rounds are not permitted
- Ammunition orders cannot be shipped to Cook County
- Airguns cannot be shipped to Cook County
Indiana
No Current Restrictions
Iowa
Iowa Restrictions
- Binary trigger systems are not available for sale
- Airguns must be equipped with an orange safety tip
Kansas
Airguns must have an orange tip
Kentucky
No Restrictions
Louisiana
No Restrictions
Maine
No Restrictions
Maryland
Maryland Restrictions
The following restrictions apply throughout the State of Maryland:
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Complete AR and AK receivers are not permitted
- AR and AK-style pistols that do not meet compliance standards will not be shipped
- AR and AK-style rifles that do not meet compliance standards will not be shipped
- Handguns that do not meet Maryland compliance requirements will not be shipped
- Magazines with a capacity exceeding 10 rounds are not permitted
- Tannerite and similar binary explosives are not available for sale
- Flamethrowers are not available for sale
- Binary trigger systems are not available
- Handguns must be listed on Maryland’s approved handgun roster to be eligible for shipment
- Stun guns are not available for sale
- AR-15 rifles must be configured with a heavy barrel
- Shotguns with folding stocks or revolving cylinders are not permitted
- Ammunition cannot be shipped to certain jurisdictions within Maryland
Restricted Areas for Ammunition Shipments
- Annapolis
Additional Compliance Requirements
- All applicable firearms must comply with the Maryland Handgun Roster
- All applicable firearms must comply with the Maryland Reviewed Firearms List
Massachusetts
No Sales to the State of Massachusetts.
Michigan
Michigan Restrictions
The following restrictions apply throughout the State of Michigan:
- Black powder firearms are not available for sale
- Pistols with an overall length exceeding 26 inches are not permitted
- Stun guns are not available for sale
- Short-barreled rifles are not available for sale
- 3-in-1 formula pepper sprays or gels are not permitted
- CS spray must not exceed 1.2 ounces
- OC spray must not exceed 10% concentration
Local Restrictions
- Warren: Flamethrowers are not available for sale
Minnesota
Minnesota Restrictions
- Items subject to melting point regulations may be restricted
- Binary trigger systems are not available for sale
- Switchblade knives are not available for sale
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Stun guns are not available for sale
- Airguns must be equipped with an orange safety tip
Mississippi
No Restrictions
Missouri
No Restrictions
Montana
No Restrictions
Nebraska
No Restrictions
Nevada
- Pepper spray and gel products must not exceed 2 oz (59 ml/cc)
- Binary trigger systems are not available for sale
New Hampshire
New Jersey Restrictions
- Suppressors and silencers are not available for sale
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Ammunition fulfilled through drop shipping is not permitted
- A valid Firearms ID (FID) card is required for ammunition purchases
- Complete receivers are not available for sale
- Binary trigger systems are not available
- AR and AK-style pistols that do not meet compliance standards will not be shipped
- AR and AK-style rifles that do not meet compliance standards will not be shipped
- Handguns that do not meet New Jersey compliance requirements will not be shipped
- Shotguns must not have a magazine capacity over 6 rounds, a folding stock, or a pistol grip
- Black powder firearms are not available for sale
- Magazines with a capacity exceeding 10 rounds are not permitted
- Pepper spray and gel products must not exceed 0.75 oz (20 ml/cc)
New Mexico
No Automatic Knives
New York
New York Restrictions
The following restrictions apply throughout the State of New York:
- Suppressors and silencers are not available for sale
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Ammunition fulfilled by third-party partners cannot be shipped
- PSA Dagger and PSA Rock firearms are not available for shipment
- All ammunition shipments must be sent to a licensed FFL dealer
- Complete serialized receivers are not available for shipment
- AR and AK-style pistols that do not meet compliance standards will not be shipped
- AR and AK-style rifles that do not meet compliance standards will not be shipped
- Handguns that do not meet New York compliance requirements will not be shipped
- Shotguns that do not meet compliance standards will not be shipped
- Firearms with smoothbore (non-rifled) barrels and pistol grips are not permitted, regardless of barrel length
- Black powder firearms are not available for sale
- Items subject to melting point regulations may be restricted
- Magazines with a capacity exceeding 10 rounds are not permitted
- Binary trigger systems are not available for sale
- Pepper spray and gel products are not available for sale
- Replica airguns are not available for sale
Additional Local Restrictions
- New York City (including Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island): No sales of ammunition, projectiles, or airguns
- Buffalo: Magazines for semi-automatic centerfire rifles and shotguns must not exceed 5 rounds
North Carolina
North Carolina Restrictions
- Ballistic knives are not available for sale
- Pepper spray and gel products must not exceed 5.29 oz (150 ml/cc)
North Dakota
North Dakota Restrictions
- Switchblade and gravity knives are not available for sale
Ohio
Ohio Restrictions
- Black powder firearms are not offered for sale
- Ballistic knives are not available for purchase
Oklahoma
No Restrictions
Oregon
- At this time, high-capacity magazine and firearm orders to Oregon are being prioritized for processing and shipment
- High-capacity magazines fulfilled by third-party partners are not eligible for shipment to Oregon
- Customers are responsible for confirming that their selected Oregon FFL is able to complete firearm transfers during this period
- All orders and refunds for Oregon shipments are subject to review and approval at the discretion of Palmetto State Armory
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Restrictions
The following restrictions apply throughout the State of Pennsylvania:
- Short-barreled rifles are not available for sale
Local Restrictions
- Philadelphia: Airguns are not available for sale
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Restrictions
- Suppressors and silencers are not available for sale
- Magazines with a capacity exceeding 10 rounds are not permitted
- Binary trigger systems are not available for sale
- Stun guns are not available for sale
- Ammunition purchases require a valid license; residents must be at least 21 years old and hold a valid Pistol or Revolver Safety Certificate issued by the Department of Environmental Management
South Carolina
South Carolina Restrictions
- Pepper spray and gel products must not exceed 1.69 oz (50 ml/cc)
Vermont
Vermont Restrictions
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Rifle magazines must not exceed a 10-round capacity
- Handgun magazines must not exceed a 15-round capacity
Vermont
Vermont Restrictions
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Rifle magazines must not exceed a 10-round capacity
- Handgun magazines must not exceed a 15-round capacity
Washington State
We do not sell or ship to Washington D.C
Washington D.C
Washington State Restrictions
- Parts kits, build kits, rifle kits, pistol kits, and essential kits are not available for sale
- Completed and stripped lower receivers are not available
- Binary trigger systems are not available for sale
- Short-barreled rifles are not available for sale
- Automatic knives are not available for sale
- Ammunition fulfilled by third-party partners cannot be shipped
- Airguns must be equipped with an orange safety tip
- Black powder firearms must be shipped to a licensed FFL dealer
Magazine Restrictions
- Rifle and handgun magazines must not exceed 10 rounds
- Shotgun magazines must not exceed 7 rounds
Rifle Restrictions
- Rifles with thumbhole stocks are not permitted
- Telescoping or adjustable stocks are not permitted
- Barrel shrouds are not permitted
- Flash suppressors and similar muzzle devices are not permitted
- Forward pistol grips or vertical grips are not permitted
- Rifles must have an overall length of at least 30 inches
- Semi-automatic rifles under 30 inches are not permitted
- AR and AK-style rifles are not available for sale
Shotgun Restrictions
- Shotguns with folding or telescoping stocks are not permitted
- Shotguns with grips detached from the stock are not permitted
- Forward pistol grips or vertical grips are not permitted
- Shotguns with pistol grips are not permitted
- Shotguns with thumbhole stocks are not permitted
- Shotgun magazine capacity must not exceed 7 rounds
- Shotguns with revolving cylinders are not permitted
Pistol Restrictions
- Pistols with threaded barrels are not permitted
- Pistol slides that include threaded barrels are not permitted
- Standalone threaded pistol barrels are not permitted
- Barrel shrouds are not permitted
- AR and AK-style pistols are not available for sale
- Telescoping or adjustable stocks are not permitted
- Pistols equipped with a second grip are not permitted
West Virginia
No Restrictions
Wisconsin
No SPepper Sprays or Gels
Wyoming
No restrictions