Section 129C has a laundry list of exemptions for instruction and range use.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/140-129c.htm

Hunting law regarding discharge feet.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/131-58.htm

Law exempting shooting ranges from the 500’ discharge law.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/269-12e.htm

Law regarding non residents taking part in pistol matches.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/140-131g.htm

This is the noise protection law for ranges.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/214-7b.htm

This is the bill we got passed in 2002 to protect ranges who had to reorient due to environmental considerations.

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/seslaw02/sl020152.htm