Introduction
Massachusetts Gun Law Reference
The purpose of this documentation site is to provide a centralized source for organized, searchable, and readable summaries of Massachusetts gun laws and related regulations.
Legal Disclaimer
The information presented here does not constitute legal advice and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. We try our best to keep the information accurate and current, but mistakes can be made. Massachusetts firearms law is complex and dependent on specific facts and circumstances. Many legal provisions contain exceptions, conditions, and nuances that may not be fully addressed in our summarized explanations.
Readers should always consult the actual statutory and regulatory text, applicable case law and, when appropriate, a qualified Massachusetts attorney before making legal decisions or taking action based on this information.
Site features
We built this site with ease-of-use and convenience in mind. Features include:
- Searchable: Find what you are looking for with ease. Click or tap on the search bar or search icon at the top of the page to search for something specific. Search results will auto-populate in a dropdown as you type. Pressing the enter key will take you to the first result.
- Section link copying: Quickly share links to specific page sections. Clicking a section title or link icon will copy the direct link to that page section.
- Citation text copying: Easily copy and share law citations. We grouped page sections with their respective law citations. Clicking on a citation will reveal a button to copy the citation text.
- Dark mode toggle: Easily switch between light and dark mode for reading that's easy on the eyes.