MA and Boston "Large capacity" question.

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Will P.

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Hello all, I've been browsing through some of the forums here and it looks like a wealth of information.

My state of residence is MA, and I will be getting a MA FOID next time I am on leave - even though I live in yuppieville, I am confident I will not be denied (no police record, not even a speeding ticket, and active military). The FOID will allow me to purchase and possess guns that are not handguns or "large capacity".

MA laws on what is considered a "large capacity" weapon is rather confusing. It seems to me that the definition could apply to ANY semiautomatic rifle. Could any MA residents help me out? I'd really like to get a Kel-Tec SUB 2000, but not if it's going to be a hassle to shoot while on leave. Are there any particular problems associated with shooting on ranges in the city of Boston itself?

Thanks in advance!
 
Go HERE:

http://www.mass.gov/Eeops/docs/chsb/firearms/largecap_2002.pdf

NOTE: A gun NOT on the roster will BECOME a "large capacity" gun if you put a "large capacity" magazine on it. In other words, a stock Ruger 10/22 is fine on an FID card, UNLESS you tack on one of those ridiculous 25, 30 or 50-round mags. At that point, you need an LTC to be legal.

Note also that FID's are "SHALL ISSUE" to applicants who are not statutorily barred; that references are NOT required for an FID card; and that providing your SSN is NOT required for ANY firearms license.

Don't let the locals jerk you around! :cool:
 
Here's another question. Federal law states that people under 21 cannot purchase handgun ammunition... wouldn't that make it effectively impossible for me to use a carbine chambered for pistol ammo? Or is this law widely disregarded?
 
You could join us in New Hampshire. No permit-to-own, no waiting period, no state age restrictions, no registration requirements, no magazine capacity restrictions, $10 four-year shall-issue concealed carry license, etc.
 
anything that will carry over ten rounds is high cap and you need a High cap LTC. Called class A That also lets you carry concealed. Class B under ten and no conceal.
 
Number 6 minor(!) error

Note also that FID's are "SHALL ISSUE" to applicants who are not statutorily barred; that references are NOT required for an FID card; and that providing your SSN is NOT required for ANY firearms license.
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Mass is MAY issue.Two towns right next to each other: one issues no LTC unless
LE or sec. guard, the otherjust issues them to qualified folks.

The application for Class A requires three references. While I don't remember exactly
what Ch. 140 says about references, if you leave them blank, don't expect an FID just about
anywhere.

Whatever,
Peet
 
WRONG! Read it again.

I said "FID Card" - twice:

Note also that FID's are "SHALL ISSUE" to applicants who are not statutorily barred; that references are NOT required for an FID card; and that providing your SSN is NOT required for ANY firearms license​

FID Cards are, as I stated, "SHALL ISSUE."

LTC's are discretionary. As we were not discussing LTC's, your comments are inapposite. :rolleyes:

Your claim that:

"While I don't remember exactly what Ch. 140 says about references, if you leave them blank, don't expect an FID just about anywhere."​

is also flat-out wrong. I don't care what you do or don't remember; the form ITSELF says references are not required for FID cards. For those who have trouble reading the actual form, try Chief Glidden's book.....
 
Here's another question. Federal law states that people under 21 cannot purchase handgun ammunition... wouldn't that make it effectively impossible for me to use a carbine chambered for pistol ammo? Or is this law widely disregarded?
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[Note: Ammunition interchangeable between rifles and handguns (such as
.22 caliber rimfire) may be sold to an individual 18 years of age, but less
than 21, if the licensee is satisfied that the ammunition is being acquired
for use in a rifle.]

This is from the BATFE's website. It depends on which gun store you go to.
 
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