Know Before You Buy! Chesapeake Gunslingers Shipping Policies

Know Before You Buy: Chesapeake Gunslingers Shipping & State Law Restrictions

04/2025
Apr 04, 2025
🕒 5 mins

At Chesapeake Gunslingers, we stand by the law and expect our customers to do the same. We do not—and will not—ship anything that violates federal, state, or local regulations. Below is a full breakdown of what can and cannot be shipped, including important shipping information about shipping to each state based on current laws. Chesapeake Gunslingers Drop Ships most online orders

Heads up: This list is provided for your convenience, not as legal advice. It’s your responsibility to know your local laws before placing an order. When in doubt, talk to your local law enforcement or an attorney.

Important Shipping Note: It is crucial to review the shipping laws that pertain to your location to ensure compliance before ordering.

General Rules for ALL Orders

  • We do not ship to:
    Chicago, Washington D.C., Massachusetts, or Puerto Rico.
    Orders placed from these areas will be canceled.
  • Firearms must be shipped to the physical address listed on your FFL.
    If you need it sent to the FFL’s mailing address, you must call us ahead of time. We verify all FFLs using EZ Check—if anything doesn’t match, your order gets held or canceled.
  • No ammo, third-party items (drop ship), or firearms will ship to PO Boxes.
    Use a valid physical address or expect delays.
  • **Chesapeake Gunslingers Only Drop Ships Ammo. We do not ship to California, New York, New Jersey, Washington State, Illinois, Hawaii, or Alaska**
  • Freight forwarding is required for Hawaii and Alaska.
  • When placing an order, the shipping and billing address must match. This is to prevent fraudulent purchases. If the two do not match, we ask that you reach out to us so we can confirm the order and get your order shipped.

State-by-State Restrictions

Below is a summarized breakdown of shipping and product restrictions based on each state’s laws, including key shipping guidelines to help you navigate the process.

Alabama

  • In Montgomery, knives are restricted to a 3-inch blade.

Alaska

The laws surrounding shipping vary widely from one state to another, and understanding these shipping regulations is essential for a smooth transaction.

For our customers, knowing the shipping restrictions in their state can prevent unnecessary delays or cancellations. Always verify shipping terms before placing your order.

  • Freight forwarding required.
  • No sales of Tannerite, flamethrowers, or pepper spray/gel.

Arizona

  • No restrictions.

Arkansas

  • Pepper sprays/gels cannot exceed 5.9 oz (170 ml/cc).

California

  • No suppressors, flamethrowers, or binary triggers.
  • No off-roster handguns.
  • No complete AR/AK receivers or non-compliant AR/AK pistols/rifles.
  • No magazines over 10 rounds.
  • NO DROP SHIP AMMO. Ammo must ship to an FFL.
  • No automatic knives, pepper spray/gel, or Tannerite.

Colorado

  • Statewide: No ballistic knives or magazines over 15 rounds.
  • Boulder, Denver, and Vail: No stripped or complete receivers, AR/AK parts, or mags over 10 or 15 rounds.
  • No AR/AK pistols or rifles in certain counties.

Connecticut

  • No stripped or complete receivers.
  • No AR/AK parts, threaded barrels, stabilizing braces, vertical grips, or binary triggers.
  • Magazine limit: 10 rounds.
  • NO DROP SHIP AMMO. Ammo and mags require a valid CTP.
  • Numerous feature-based restrictions on semi-auto firearms.

Delaware

  • No suppressors, binary triggers, or auto knives.
  • No AR/AK variants or rifles/pistols with detachable mags and military-style features.
  • No sales to anyone under 21 for rifles or shotguns.
  • Magazine limit: 17 rounds.

Florida

  • No binary triggers or ballistic knives.
  • Pepper sprays/gels must be 2 oz or less.

Georgia

  • No restrictions.

Hawaii

  • Freight forwarding required.
  • No suppressors, third-party items, magazines over 10 rounds, or ammo.
  • No smoothbore firearms with a pistol grip.
  • No flamethrowers or binary triggers.
  • No automatic knives or pepper spray/gel.
  • NO DROP SHIP AMMO

Idaho

  • No restrictions.

Illinois

  • No suppressors, AR/AK rifles or pistols, or PSA Rock handguns.
  • No serialized receivers or upper receivers.
  • No magazines over 10–15 rounds depending on jurisdiction.
  • FOID card required for ammo.
  • NO DROP SHIP AMMO
  • Melting point laws apply.
  • Multiple cities (like Aurora, Skokie, Evanston) have added restrictions.

Indiana

  • No restrictions.

Iowa

  • No binary triggers.

Kansas

  • No restrictions.

Kentucky

  • No restrictions.

Louisiana

  • No restrictions.

Maine

  • No restrictions.

Maryland

  • No automatic knives, binary triggers, or flamethrowers.
  • No non-compliant AR/AK rifles or pistols.
  • Handguns must be on MD’s approved handgun roster.
  • AR-15s must have a heavy barrel.
  • Magazine limit: 10 rounds.
  • No ammo sales to Annapolis.

Massachusetts

  • No sales allowed.

Michigan

  • No AK pistols or flamethrowers in Warren.
  • No 3-in-1 formula pepper spray.

Minnesota

  • Melting point laws apply.
  • No auto or switchblade knives.

Mississippi

  • No restrictions.

Missouri

  • No restrictions.

Montana

  • No restrictions.

Nebraska

  • No restrictions.

Nevada

  • Pepper spray/gel must not exceed 2 oz (59 ml/cc).

New Hampshire

  • No restrictions.

New Jersey

  • No suppressors, binary triggers, or auto knives.
  • NO DROP SHIP AMMO! FID required for ammo.
  • Magazine limit: 10 rounds.
  • No complete receivers or non-compliant firearms.
  • Pepper spray/gel must not exceed 0.75 oz (20 ml/cc).

New Mexico

  • No automatic knives.

New York

  • No suppressors, binary triggers, or auto knives.
  • NO DROP SHIP AMMO. Ammo Must Go to FFL
  • No serialized receivers or third-party ammo.
  • No magazines over 10 rounds.
  • Heavy restrictions on semi-auto firearm features.
  • NYC boroughs: No ammo or projectile sales.

North Carolina

  • No ballistic knives.
  • Pepper spray/gel must not exceed 5.29 oz (150 ml/cc).

North Dakota

  • No switchblade or gravity knives.

Ohio

  • No ballistic knives.

Oklahoma

  • No restrictions.

Oregon

  • High-capacity magazines via third-party fulfillment not allowed.
  • Buyer responsible for arranging FFL transfers during restricted periods.

Pennsylvania

  • No automatic knives.

Rhode Island

  • No suppressors, binary triggers, or magazines over 10 rounds.
  • License required for ammo; buyer must be 21+ and have safety certificate.

South Carolina

  • Pepper spray/gel must not exceed 1.69 oz (50 ml/cc).

South Dakota

  • No restrictions.

Tennessee

  • No restrictions.

Texas

  • No restrictions.

Utah

  • No restrictions.

Vermont

  • No automatic knives.
  • Magazine limits: 10 rounds for rifles, 15 for handguns.

Virginia

  • No automatic knives.

Washington

  • No parts kits, build kits, binary triggers, or AR/AK firearms.
  • No magazines over 10 rounds.
  • Strict features-based restrictions on rifles, pistols, and shotguns.
  • NO DROP SHIP AMMO
  • No auto knives.

Washington D.C.

  • No sales allowed.

West Virginia

  • No restrictions.

Wisconsin

  • No pepper spray or gel sales.

Wyoming

  • No restrictions.

Final Word

At Chesapeake Gunslingers, we’re all about playing it straight. We won’t risk your order—or our license—by shipping where we legally can’t. If your order gets flagged, we’ll reach out or cancel it outright.

Got a question about something legal in your state? Reach out to your local authorities. If you know it’s legal and clean, we’ve got your back.

Shipping is a critical aspect of our service, and we want to ensure that your experience is seamless. Make sure to check if your desired items are eligible for shipping based on your state’s laws.

Ultimately, our commitment to responsible shipping practices ensures that we only ship items where it is legally permissible. Keeping informed about shipping laws will help you enjoy a hassle-free experience.

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