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The Uzi, a compact submachine gun known for its reliability and firepower, has garnered attention among firearms enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. Originating in Israel, the Uzi has become iconic for its compact size and versatile design, making it a popular choice for military and law enforcement agencies.
Despite its popularity, the legality of owning and possessing Uzis varies significantly across states in the United States. While some states, such as Alaska and Florida, have laws that permit civilians to own and possess Uzis as long as they comply with federal regulations, others, like California and Connecticut, have imposed strict restrictions or outright bans on the possession of these firearms. In states where ownership is legal, individuals must adhere to federal laws governing the registration and transfer of machine guns manufactured after May 19, 1986.
The regulation of Uzis reflects broader debates surrounding gun control and public safety, with policymakers balancing individual rights with efforts to reduce gun-related violence. As these discussions continue, the legal landscape surrounding Uzi ownership may evolve, impacting the rights of firearms enthusiasts and collectors across the country.
State | Uzi Legal Status | Additional Notes |
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Alabama | Legal | |
Alaska | Legal | The National Firearms Act generally allows private citizens to possess machine guns manufactured pri... |
Arizona | Illegal | It's illegal to possess, transfer, or sell a machine gun in Arizona unless it's compliant with feder... |
Arkansas | Illegal | Possession or use of a machine gun for “offensive or aggressive purpose” is prohibited and punishabl... |
California | Legal | |
Colorado | Illegal | |
Connecticut | Illegal | Prohibits any person from possessing an assault weapon unless the weapon was possessed prior to July... |
Delaware | Illegal | |
District of Columbia | Illegal | |
Florida | Legal | Federal law prohibits civilians from purchasing new automatic guns made after May 19, 1986. Weapons ... |
Georgia | Legal | Generally allows possession of a machine gun if it is registered as required by federal law. |
Hawaii | Unregulated | |
Idaho | Legal | It is lawful to possess, purchase, or sell a machine gun that is legally registered and possessed in... |
Illinois | Illegal | Prohibits the knowing sale, manufacture, purchase, possession or carrying of a machine gun. |
Indiana | Illegal | |
Iowa | Illegal | Iowa generally prohibits private persons from knowingly possessing a machine gun. Federal law requir... |
Kansas | Illegal | |
Kentucky | Unregulated | |
Louisiana | Illegal | Louisiana law prohibits the sale, transport, purchase and possession of a machine gun, with few exce... |
Maine | Illegal | |
Maryland | Illegal | |
Massachusetts | Illegal | |
Michigan | Illegal | |
Minnesota | Illegal | |
Mississippi | Unregulated | Mississippi does not regulate machine guns or automatic weapons. Federal law requires machine guns t... |
Missouri | Illegal | |
Montana | Legal | |
Nebraska | Illegal | In Nebraska, any person who transports or possesses any machine gun commits a Class IV felony. This ... |
Nevada | Illegal | |
New Hampshire | Unregulated | |
New Jersey | Illegal | New Jersey prohibits any person from knowingly possessing a machine gun, or any instrument or device... |
New Mexico | Unregulated | |
New York | Illegal | |
North Carolina | Illegal | |
North Dakota | Illegal | |
Ohio | Illegal | |
Oklahoma | Illegal | |
Oregon | Illegal | |
Pennsylvania | Illegal | |
Rhode Island | Illegal | |
South Carolina | Illegal | |
South Dakota | Illegal | |
Tennessee | Illegal | |
Texas | Illegal | |
Utah | Legal | |
Vermont | Unregulated | Vermont has no law restricting machine guns, except in the hunting context. |
Virginia | Legal | Virginia law allows the possession of a machine gun for scientific purposes or for any purpose manif... |
Washington | Illegal | |
West Virginia | Illegal | |
Wisconsin | Illegal | |
Wyoming | Unregulated | Wyoming has no laws prohibiting the ownership or possession of machine guns, except in state game fi... |