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
Will Massachusetts Voters Repeal the New Gun Law in 2026? What Gun Owners Need to Know
Maybe. In November 2026, Massachusetts voters will decide whether to repeal the state’s sweeping new firearms law, H.4885, also known as “An Act Modernizing Firearm
Can You Get a License to Carry in Massachusetts If You’re Under 21? February 2026 Update
No. Massachusetts law requires you to be at least 21 to get a License to Carry (LTC). If you’re 18 to 20, you can apply
Can Marijuana Users Legally Own Guns? The Supreme Court Is About to Decide
Can marijuana users legally own guns? The short answer is: it depends on where you live right now, and the Supreme Court is in the
Does Massachusetts Have the Worst Gun Laws in the Country?
I hear this question all the time. And I’ve got a unique perspective on it. I started my legal career in Alabama. Down there, you
Where Your Gun Is Found Matters: Home vs. Outside in Massachusetts
If you’re facing gun charges in Massachusetts, one question can shape your entire case: where your gun is found? The difference between having an unlicensed
What Happens If the Police Don’t Act on My LTC Application Within 40 Days?
If the police don’t act on your LTC application within 40 days, you don’t automatically get approved—but you do gain the right to file an