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Massachusetts Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Restricted: Massachusetts has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs), an assault-weapon ban, and a ban on large-capacity devices.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Massachusetts has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs), an assault-weapon ban, and a ban on large-capacity devices. The assault-weapon ban was broadened by 2024 Ch. 135.

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