“The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.” Commonwealth v. Davis, 369 Mass.
Those who have been committed to a hospital for mental illness, alcohol or substance abuse issues. Those who have been dishonorably discharged from any branch of the armed forces of the United States. Those who are subject to an outstanding arrest warrant in any state or federal jurisdiction.
One of the limitations on gun ownership in the state is whether or not you have certain criminal convictions in your background. But which types of crimes can impact your ability to own a firearm? The law says anyone convicted of a serious misdemeanor or felony forfeits their firearm rights.
Disqualifications for Firearms Licensing A and B on Ambulance Personnel (c. 265, § 13I) A and B on Public Employee (c. A and B/Property Damage to Intimidate (c. Assault (c. Assault and Battery (c. Causing Injury in a Physical Exercise Program (c. Gross Negligence by Common Carrier (c. Permitting Injury to a Child (c.
Massachusetts residents 15 years and older who wish to possess, carry and transport firearms, are required to have a firearms license. A Firearms Identification Card (FID) entitles the holder to transfer, possess and carry rifles or shotguns that are not large capacity or semiautomatic and ammunition therefor.
Due process requires that laws be clear so as to give a person of ordinary intelligence a reasonable opportunity to know what the law proscribes, that he or she might act ingly. ”
Commission of a felony or misdemeanor with a sentence greater than two years. Commission of a violent crime. Violation of any firearms law punishable by imprisonment. Violation of any narcotics law.
Section 131C. (a) No person carrying a loaded firearm under a license issued pursuant to section 131 or 131F shall carry the loaded firearm in a vehicle unless the loaded firearm while carried in the vehicle is under the direct control of the person. Whoever violates this subsection shall be punished by a fine of $500.
“The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.” Commonwealth v. Davis, 369 Mass.
“The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.” Commonwealth v. Davis, 369 Mass.