Massachusetts Gun Laws
Massachusetts Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Massachusetts' Gun Law Standing Ranked #5 in the country for gun law strength (up from #6 last year) Score: 81 out of...
Massachusetts Gun Laws Overview 🏆 Massachusetts' Gun Law Standing Ranked #5 in the country for gun law strength (up from #6 last year) Score: 81 out of 100 (up from 78 last year) Gun death rate: 3.7 per 100k residents (significantly below national average of 14.2) 🛡️ Foundational Laws Universal background checks required Concealed carry permit required Extreme Risk law in place No "shoot first" law Strict secure storage requirements 🔫 Weapon Regulations Assault weapons prohibited High-capacity magazines prohibited Ghost guns regulated Consumer safety requirements for new handguns 🚫 Prohibited Persons Felony prohibitor Mental health prohibitor Domestic violence prohibitors Unique: Bars gun purchases by people with outstanding warrants 🏙️ Public Carry Regulations Open carry regulated Strong concealed carry authority No guns mandate on college campuses No guns allowed in K-12 schools 👮 Law Enforcement and Government Crime gun tracing required Mental health records reported to backgr