Massachusetts Firearms Law Reference
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This chart was designed for quick referencing Massachusetts gun laws and regulations.
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Ammunition; Dealer |
Should also reference C. 140: S. 123 Conditions of licenses. |
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Ammunition; Definition |
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Ammunition; Nonresidents |
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Ammunition; Possession |
Must refer to definition of “Ammunition” in C. 140, S. 121 |
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Ammunition; Purchase |
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Ammunition; Sale to Aliens |
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Ammunition; Storage |
Covers permits to store large amounts of Ammunition. Permits issued by local Fire Dept. |
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Ammunition; Surrendering |
Covers Surrender upon loss of license. |
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Ammunition; Theatrical Exemptions |
“the carrying or possession of a firearm and blank ammunition therefore” |
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Assault Weapon, Definition |
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Assault Weapon, Possession |
Refers to 1994 ban. |
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BB Guns; Minors, sale to |
Selling or furnishing air rifle to minor |
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BB Guns; Minors, possession |
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Black Powder, Possession |
Covers the possession of ammunition for black powder rifles and shotguns. |
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Black Powder, Loaded |
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Body Armor, Use in a crime |
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Carrying on a Public Way, Rifles or Shotguns |
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| Castle Doctrine, Defense in one's dwelling. | C. 278: S. 8A | Covers protection from prosecution after use of deadly force for self defense in one's dwelling. |
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Dealers, Licensed |
Should also reference C. 140: S. 122A, C. 140: S. 122B, C. 140: S. 123 |
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Definitions |
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Electrical Weapons, Possession |
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FID Cards, Application for |
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| FID Cards, Replacement of lost or stolen | 501 CMR 9 | Covers replacement of lost or stolen FID/LTC |
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FID Cards, Restrictions & Exemptions |
FA-10 requirement covered in the 3rd paragraph. |
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FID Cards, Revoked |
Covers surrendering procedures. |
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Firearm, (handgun) Alien |
Alien permits to possess firearms. |
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Firearm, (handgun) definition |
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Firearm, (handgun) Illegal Multiple Sales |
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Firearm, (handgun) non-residents |
Covers participation in shooting events, transportation, and non-resident hunting. |
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Firearm, (handgun) sale of |
14th - 21st |
Statutory version |
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Firearm, (handgun) sale of |
Regulatory version |
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Firearm, (handgun) transportation |
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License to Carry (LTC), Application for |
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License to Carry (LTC), Carrying expired |
C. 140: S. 131 (m) |
Covers non-criminal charges for carrying under an expired license. |
| License to Carry (LTC), Replacement of lost or stolen | 501 CMR 9 | Covers replacement of lost or stolen FID/LTC |
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License to Carry (LTC), Revoked |
Covers surrendering procedures. |
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Large Capacity, Transportation of Rifle & Shotgun |
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Large Capacity Feeding Device, Definition |
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Large Capacity Feeding Device, Illegal Transfer |
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Large Capacity Feeding Device, License for |
LTC A & B |
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Large Capacity Feeding Device, Possession |
Refers to 1994 ban.
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Large Capacity Feeding Device, Purchase of |
Covers need for LTC |
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Large Capacity Feeding Device, Transportation of |
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Private Sales |
Covers non-dealer sales |
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Safety Courses |
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Schools, Possession within |
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Silencers |
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Storage |
Storage requirements |
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Surrendering, Upon Revocation |
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Surrendering Program |
Buy backs, etc. |
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Temporary License, Non-Residents |
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Temporary License, Theatrical |
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Transportation, Firearms and Large Capacity Rifles & Shotguns |
C. 140: S. 131C |
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