What Is the Massachusetts Firearm Registration Deadline?
The Massachusetts firearm registration deadline is October 28, 2026. By that date, gun owners must make sure their firearms are registered in the state’s electronic
What Does the New Massachusetts Firearm Storage Law Mean for Gun Owners?
The 2024 New Massachusetts Firearm Storage Law put a clear definition of secure firearm storage into the statute for the first time, spelling out exactly
What’s New in 2026 for the Massachusetts Firearms Safety Courses?
Massachusetts firearms safety courses have undergone significant changes. The class everyone has to take before applying for their first gun license in Massachusetts just got
What Happens If You Miss the 90-Day LTC Appeal Deadline in Massachusetts?
If you missed the 90-day deadline to appeal your LTC denial, suspension, or revocation in Massachusetts, you have lost the right to ask a district
Does a Massachusetts Judge Have to Give You a Hearing Before Denying Your Firearms Restoration Petition?
Yes — a recent court decision established that a Massachusetts judge cannot deny your petition to restore firearms rights after a Section 35 commitment without
The Federal Gun Rights Restoration Program Is Back — But It Won’t Help Most Massachusetts Residents
The Trump administration has revived a federal program that allows prohibited persons to apply for federal gun rights restoration. Headlines have followed. But if you
Can You Carry a Firearm While Drinking in Massachusetts?
Yes, drinking while carrying a firearm can result in criminal charges in Massachusetts. Under MGL c. 269, § 10H, carrying a loaded firearm while intoxicated
How to Properly Store Your Gun in Massachusetts
If you own a firearm in Massachusetts, you need to understand how to properly store your gun in Massachusetts — or risk criminal charges, fines,
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period — What It Means for the Second Amendment
A federal appeals court just issued one of the most significant Second Amendment rulings in recent memory — and it could shape how courts across
Can a Police Chief Deny Your Gun License Because of Your Family’s Actions?
Not anymore. In January 2026, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled in Guinane v. Chief of Police of Manchester-by-the-Sea that a police chief cannot deny your