Large capacity magazines

A large capacity magazine is any ammunition feeding device for use in a firearm that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Large capacity magazines are closely related to assault weapons.

In 1994, it became illegal in the United States to manufacture a large capacity magazine except for sale to government or law enforcement agencies, and it is illegal for a private citizen to possess a post-1994 large capacity magazine, as identified by a required engraving on the magazine that says "Restricted: Government/Law Enforcement use only."

It is still legal for a person to possess a "pre-ban" large capacity magazine.