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Second Amendment Rights Of Citizens In Massachusetts
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Currently, 46 states allow open carry in some form. The remaining four states — California, Florida, Illinois and New York (plus Washington D.C.) — generally prohibit it. Among those that allow it, laws differ: some states allow open carry without a permit, while others require a license or have local restrictions.
Can I travel through the state with my firearm? A: Yes. Under federal law (Title 18 US Code, chapter 44, Section 926A), you may transport a firearm interstate provided that you may lawfully carry in the state of origin and in the state of destination.
The Act changes the definition of a firearm from one “from which a shot or bullet can be discharged” to one “which is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a shot or bullet.” St. 2024, c. 135, § 20.
Gun laws in Massachusetts regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. These laws are among the most restrictive in the entire country.
1. Do I need a permit to carry pepper spray? Self-defense sprays are no longer considered to be “ammunition”. Persons 18 years of age or older no longer require an Firearms Identification Card (FID) card to possess self-defense spray.
Massachusetts allows a person to carry a firearm in public if the person has the appropriate license.