Under federal law, people are generally prohibited from purchasing or possessing firearms if they have been convicted of a felony or some domestic violence misdemeanors, or if they are subject to certain court orders related to domestic violence or a serious mental condition.
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.
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.
Resident Firearms License Application Processing You will be notified by your local licensing authority when your firearms license application has been processed, either by telephone or by mail. You may need to pick up your firearms license in person. License processing may take up to 60 days.
A receipt will be mailed to you as soon as your application is processed. Your new LTC/FID will be mailed to you within 2-3 months. Please note, incomplete packets may be returned. If you have any questions, please call the Firearms Division at (413) 642-9374.
The new law also expands the definition of “assault weapons” to include known assault weapons and other weapons that function like them. It bans the possession, transfer or sale of assault-style firearms or large-capacity feeding devices. Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
Carrying a handgun in public: Massachusetts law imposes a mandatory minimum sentence of 18 months in jail or prison for illegally carrying a firearm, even for a first offense. A minimum sentence must be served day-for-day and cannot be suspended.
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.