Sale Of Firearm Without Serial Number In Massachusetts
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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.
Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 269 Section 10(h)(1) makes it illegal to possess a firearm, rifle, or shotgun without a license or permit—even if you possess it merely in your home or place of business. You face a maximum sentence of 2 years imprisonment for violation of this provision.
Possession of an unlicensed gun in your home or business. Unlawful gun possession may be charged as a felony or a misdemeanor and carries a sentence of up to two years in prison.
PMFs are also made without a serial number placed by a licensed manufacturer at the time the firearm was produced. However, not all PMFs are illegal and not all firearms are required to have a serial number. ATF has compiled some information on the different types of PMFs and things to consider while owning one.
Firearms Without Safety Features Any firearm sold in the state must meet safety standards, including trigger locks and tamper-proof devices. The state attorney general's office maintains a list of approved firearms, and guns that do not meet these safety requirements are illegal to sell in Massachusetts.
Possession of an unregistered firearm is also covered by federal laws and can also be charged as a federal offense. 26 U.S.C. § 5861(d) provides that it is a crime for a person to receive or possess a firearm not registered to them in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.
Are firearms that were made prior to the Gun Control Act of 1968 required to be marked with a serial number by a licensee? No, unless remanufactured after the enactment of the GCA, October 22, 1968.
