Anyone know Massachusetts Gun Laws? - The Firearms Forum

45Auto · 03-06-2012, 04:22 PM

Is Massachusetts a right-to-carry state? What about the kinds of weapons you can own?

Thanks.

BETH · 03-06-2012, 04:24 PM

You should be able to go on internet gun laws in ma.

norahc · 03-06-2012, 04:26 PM

Define Right to Carry. It is a May Issue state, not a shall issue, so I'd say it is not a Right to Carry state.

http://handgunlaw.us/states/massachusetts.pdf

From the link, it has two types of licenses. One to purchase and carry, and another to just purchase.

Quote:

Class A
The Class A LTC permits the purchase, possession and carrying of large-capacity handguns, rifles, shotguns
and feeding devices.
THIS IS THE ONLY LICENSE THAT ALLOWS THE CONCEALED CARRYING OF FIREARMS.
Class B
The Class B LTC permits the purchase, possession and carrying of non-large capacity handguns and largecapacity rifles and shotguns

bobski · 03-06-2012, 06:05 PM

mass. the strictest state besides n.j. to do anything with a gun.

gvw3 · 03-06-2012, 08:01 PM

I just read this and some of these rules are worse than IL. On the bright side you can get a carry lic. If you live in chicago where they have their own gun laws it's worse.

Dirtypacman · 03-09-2012, 12:14 PM

I am no expert but I have been dealing with the laws for last 10 years or so... questions will get some answers and some maybes lol.

MA licenses are issued by the Licensing officer for your city or town you live. A safety course is mandatory no matter where you live. Some cities and towns will not give out unrestricted licenses. Some will not allow conceal carry at all for the most part, I.E. Boston although it can be done. So the licensing authority has the final say if your allowed your constitutional right or not. Visit GOAL for more information about MA gun laws and how to handle getting licensed. See link below-
http://www.goal.org/licensinginfo.html

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bobski Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: va., conn., & mo. Posts: 948	Re: Anyone know Massachusetts Gun Laws? mass. the strictest state besides n.j. to do anything with a gun.

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gvw3 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago IL Area Contributor Posts: 3,468	Re: Anyone know Massachusetts Gun Laws? I just read this and some of these rules are worse than IL. On the bright side you can get a carry lic. If you live in chicago where they have their own gun laws it's worse. __________________ Criminals advocate stronger gun laws to foster a safer work environment. This limits their exposure to risk.

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Dirtypacman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Merrimac Valley, MA Posts: 908	Re: Anyone know Massachusetts Gun Laws? I am no expert but I have been dealing with the laws for last 10 years or so... questions will get some answers and some maybes lol. MA licenses are issued by the Licensing officer for your city or town you live. A safety course is mandatory no matter where you live. Some cities and towns will not give out unrestricted licenses. Some will not allow conceal carry at all for the most part, I.E. Boston although it can be done. So the licensing authority has the final say if your allowed your constitutional right or not. Visit GOAL for more information about MA gun laws and how to handle getting licensed. See link below- http://www.goal.org/licensinginfo.html __________________ Member HHRG and HSC, NRA Life Member, GOAL Member LTC-A Last edited by Dirtypacman; 03-09-2012 at 12:15 PM..