MASSACHUSETTS · FIREARMS
Firearms
Firearms laws in Massachusetts (1970)
Restricted
Summary
Open carry: technically allowed with a Class A LTC, but discouraged — display can trigger "improper storage" or permit revocation. Concealed: may-issue LTC.
Notable
Firearm ID card required even to purchase ammunition.
Penalties
Firearms is RESTRICTED in Massachusetts — see exactly what you're risking: the penalties, the charges, and the exceptions that keep you legal.
Exceptions & nuances
Firearms is restricted in Massachusetts, but narrow carve-outs exist. See the exemptions, edge cases, and conditions that actually apply.
Statute
Read the exact Massachusetts statute that restricts firearms — citation and section so you can verify the source yourself.
Last updated: May 28, 2026
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