Massachusetts Gun Laws
Rifles and Shotguns
- Permit to purchase rifles and shotguns? Permits limited to
persons over 21 with firearm ID card.
- Registration of rifles and shotguns? No. Permits limited to
persons over 21 with firearm ID card.
- Licensing of owners of rifles and shotguns? Yes.
- Permit to carry rifles and shotguns? Police record made of
transfers.
Handguns
- Permit to purchase handgun? Yes.
- Registration of handguns? No. Permits limited to persons over 21
with firearm ID card.
- Licensing of owners of handguns? Yes.
- Permit to carry handguns? Yes.
Other Requirements
- Is there a State waiting period? Up to 30-day wait to acquire
Firearm Identification Card to purchase any gun.
- Is there a FBI *NICS check for firearm transactions? Yes.
- Permit to carry a concealed weapon required? Yes.
- Record of sale: Yes.
*NICS - National Instant Check System
Caution: This summary is meant for general purposes only. Firearm
laws frequently change.
Source:
Department of the Treasury Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms -
State Laws And Published Ordinances - Firearms (23rd Edition – 2001)