6 Guns Some States Are Making Harder To Own In 2026!

Published on April 22, 2026
Duration: 12:05

This video details how specific firearm configurations, including AR-15s, AKs, tactical pistols, tactical shotguns, AR pistols, and 80% builds, are facing increased legal restrictions in various US states heading into 2026. It highlights new state laws and effective dates that impose training requirements, ban sales, or redefine prohibited features, making ownership more complex and potentially illegal depending on the state and firearm's specific configuration.

Quick Summary

Heading into 2026, several firearm categories face increased legal restrictions in US states. AR-15s and AK-pattern rifles with detachable magazines, tactical pistols with threaded barrels, tactical shotguns with pistol grips, AR pistols, and 80% builds are subject to new laws requiring training, banning sales, or redefining prohibited features, making ownership complex and state-dependent.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Gun Ownership as a Scavenger Hunt
  2. 00:37AR-15s: Central to State Law Shifts
  3. 00:50Colorado's SB25-003 and Training Requirements
  4. 01:48Rhode Island's Ban on Assault Style Rifles
  5. 02:23AKs: No Longer a Legal Workaround
  6. 02:43Massachusetts AK-47 Ban Guidance
  7. 03:07Washington and Illinois Broad Definitions
  8. 04:13Tactical Pistols: Threaded Barrels Under Scrutiny
  9. 04:28Delaware's SB 228 and Pistol Features
  10. 05:05Colorado SB25-003 and Handgun Requirements
  11. 06:06Tactical Shotguns: Caught in the Legal Dragnet
  12. 06:37States Regulating Tactical Shotguns
  13. 07:13Colorado SB25-003 and Mag-Fed Shotguns
  14. 08:24AR Pistols: Facing Multi-State Pressure
  15. 08:55Why AR Pistols Trigger Legal Features
  16. 09:12Delaware and New York One-Feature Test
  17. 09:19Maryland and Massachusetts Broader Frameworks
  18. 09:27Illinois Protect Illinois Communities Act and AR Pistols
  19. 10:08The 80% Build World: Legally Exposed
  20. 10:36States Regulating Unserialized Firearms
  21. 11:04Polymer 80 and Unfinished Lowers
  22. 11:26Illinois and California Strict Rules
  23. 11:42Conclusion: The Trend Towards Restriction

Frequently Asked Questions

Which firearms are facing increased legal restrictions in US states by 2026?

Several firearm categories are facing increased legal restrictions by 2026, including AR-15s and AK-pattern rifles, particularly those with detachable magazines. Tactical pistols with features like threaded barrels, semi-automatic tactical shotguns with pistol grips or detachable magazines, AR pistols, and unserialized firearms or 80% builds are also heavily impacted by new state laws.

What new requirements are states like Colorado imposing on firearm purchases?

Colorado's SB25-003, effective August 1, 2026, mandates that buyers of covered semi-automatic rifles with detachable magazines must obtain a firearms course eligibility card from the sheriff and complete a firearm safety course before purchase. This adds significant training and administrative hurdles beyond standard background checks.

How are AK-pattern rifles affected by recent state legislation?

AK-pattern rifles are increasingly being swept into the same legal definitions as AR-15s. Many states now include them through feature-based definitions that cover detachable magazine semi-automatic rifles, or they are explicitly named in enforcement guidance, making them subject to assault weapon bans and restrictions.

What specific features on tactical pistols are drawing legal scrutiny?

Threaded barrels are a major trigger point for legal scrutiny on tactical pistols. In states like Delaware, a semi-automatic centerfire pistol with a detachable magazine and even one listed feature, such as a threaded barrel, can be classified as a prohibited assault weapon.

What is the legal status of 80% builds and unserialized firearms heading into 2026?

The market for 80% builds and unserialized firearms is becoming highly legally exposed. Many states now regulate or heavily restrict these items, requiring serialization, background checks, or outright prohibiting their possession and transfer, effectively treating unfinished receivers like completed firearms for regulatory purposes.

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