Open Carry: |
Open carry allowed only with permit |
Duty to Notify Law Enforcement: |
Only when asked by the officer |
State Parks: |
Concealed Carry is legal in accordance with state laws that regulate the right to carry |
Restaurants Serving Alcohol: |
No specific restriction |
Firearms at Colleges: |
Concealed guns on campus prohibited by law. |
Firearms at K-12 Schools: |
Prohibited |
Magazine Capacity Limitations: |
The sale, transfer, or new acquisition of magazines with a capacity greater than 10 rounds is unlawful. |
Suppressor Ownership: |
Prohibited |
Vehicle Possession Without Recognized Permit: |
Unloaded guns may be in vehicles if secured in the trunk or in a locked case or other secure container |
Firearm Law Uniformity: |
Uniform throughout state |
Permit Training Requirements: |
"Massachusetts Basic Firearms Safety Course" |
Permit Issuing Authority: |
Local Police |
May/Shall Issue: |
May Issue |
State Contact Info: |
Firearms Bureau / Mass.
200 Arlington St Ste 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
617-660-4782
www.mass.gov/eopss |
Length of Permit Validity: |
6 Years |
Permit Application Process: |
In Mass there is a Resident Firearm License which is required to possess firearms and a License to Carry which is required to carry them. link |
Non-Resident Permits: |
Non-residents may apply |
Places Off Limits: |
Logan Airport including the "Security Zone"
All other airports
War Memorial Park |
Constitutional Carry: |
No |
Resident Permit Reciprocity: |
|
Duty to Retreat: |
Duty to Retreat before using ANY force except when in your dwelling (278-8a) |
Hotels: |
No legal restriction - Reference article on page 67 |
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