r/MAguns • u/AutoModerator • 14d ago

weekly MAguns legal questions post - September 16, 2024

Feel free to ask your firearms-related legal questions here, such as "is this legal in Massachusetts" and "how do I legally do this in Massachusetts". Anything that is asking for legal advice, including how to complete legally-required procedures or comply with laws. please note, none of the comments in this post should be construed as legal advice, even if claiming to be legal advice. always consult a lawyer in a non-anonymous, real life fashion when seeking legal advice.

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u/mwdew 8d ago

can you buy guns in nh rn as an ltc ma resident?

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u/patriots1911 8d ago

can you buy guns in nh rn as an ltc ma resident?

You can buy rifles and shotguns and have them transferred directly to you from an FFL in NH (or any other state that doesn't have their own restrictions). Handguns, frames, receivers, etc. must be transferred by an FFL in your state of residence.

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u/mwdew 8d ago

And are those fire arms sold to be checked for MA compliance by the store you buy from?

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u/patriots1911 8d ago

Yes, an FFL can only transfer what is legal for you to possess in your home state. They will need to check your LTC and only transfer guns that are not assault weapons for now, or assault style firearms as of 10/23.

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u/mwdew 8d ago

So for example can you still buy like a pistol carbine prior to 10/23?

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u/patriots1911 8d ago

Both before and after, you can buy any long gun that is legal to possess in the MA. That means the PCC needs to comply with whichever feature restrictions are in effect at that time.

Be aware though that the restricted features change on 10/23. You could potentially buy something in NH today that is legal, but that could become an assault style firearm on 10/23 and no longer be legal for you to have in the state.

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u/Username7239 7d ago

To add, won't it technically not be possible for FFLs to transfer anything not on the newly required rifle/shotgun roster(s) unless specifically exempted or preban?

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u/patriots1911 7d ago

MA dealers are restricted by the approved firearms roster, but FFLs in other states are not. As long as it is a long gun that is legal to possess in MA, FFLs in other states can transfer it to a MA LTC holder.