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The carbine's integral 10-round magazine is not an issue in those
states and nations which prohibit higher-capacity magazines, except Canada,
where it must be pinned to 5 rounds or the rifles must be retrofitted
with 5 shot magazines. Where higher capacity magazines are legally
permitted, there are a number of secondary market vendors that sell
higher capacity magazines of up to 30 rounds (or more). These secondary
market magazines may be installed by first removing the fixed OEM magazine (a process that involves the removal of the trigger group
assembly with a pin punch, screwdriver, bullet-tip, or similar device).
However, although the 7.62x39mm round is generally compared to the
American Winchester .30-30, many states have laws against hunting
rifles with magazines of more than 5 rounds. Magazine plugs limiting
the magazine to 5 rounds must be used for hunting in these states.
SKS rifles with detachable magazines are banned in the US states of California and New Jersey. They are also banned in Cook County , Illinois, which includes Chicago and many suburbs.