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Need a read on MGL's re: post-ban stuff
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03-23-2009, 11:25 PM #1
Need a read on MGL's re: post-ban stuff
Hey, I need a read from MA-smart guys on MGL's pertaining to post-ban (i.e. non-ban-compliant) mags and guns, as they relate to non-residents. To wit: it has been my understanding that MGL's make no allowance for possession or use of post-ban hi-cap mags or "assault weapons" by non-residents. That is, I can't come down to shoot a match, say, in MA with my non-ban-compliant AR-15 and my stash of PMags. This is the way I read the laws, that seems to be what I've read here, and I've always acted accordingly.
On another forum, a member is trying to organize a Tactical Carbine course to be taught by Magpul Dynamics. In discussing the options for various SoNH ranges, the discussion turned to MA, and the problems with hi-caps, etc, discussed above. One of the members from MA piped up with this:
Now, I know that they couldn't say it on the InterWeb if it wasn't true, but this runs counter to my understanding. Does this pass the smell test? Is this guy correct? Can I bring my non-compliant goodies into the MA, locked up, for training on an organized range? Is there a MGL cite that applies?Not true. If you are a non-MA resident, you can bring your firearms legal in your state, including non-pre-ban full-cap mags, as long as they are in a locked case, for training on an organized range. I know, right now, I'm stuck in MA, and we have Bruce Gray and Jerry Jones coming to instruct a tactical pistol and tactical carbine class May 1, 2 and 3 at my home club. As long as the firearms are kept in a locked case when not on the range, there is no need for any MA license, either.
Thanks for the help.
BTW, if this shapes up, I'll make sure we get the details posted on NES.
Thanks.
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03-23-2009, 11:38 PM #2
Nope. Wrong.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and thus any interpretation or statements about the law that I might make should be taken with a grain of salt and mixed with your own legal research as well as advice from actual legal counsel. I cannot be held responsible if you find yourself somebody's "friend" in federal, state, or local prison should you act on my opinions on the law. My interpretations of the law will generally be on the conservative side.
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03-23-2009, 11:40 PM #3
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03-23-2009, 11:54 PM #4Registered User
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He is.
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03-23-2009, 11:56 PM #5
NO exceptions in MGLs for "visitors" except when traveling THRU MA!
There are many that give out bad info, just look around here even.
Another thread on here, the guy admits to asking multiple people (MSP, POs, etc.) and not even getting the same answer twice.
The definitive resource is Chief Ron Glidden's book, if you search this forum you will find multiple threads pointing out where to get it (MCOPA/MPI).
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03-24-2009, 12:20 AM #6
Shoulda been more clear. He's absolutely wrong.
Disclaimer: I am not a lawyer and thus any interpretation or statements about the law that I might make should be taken with a grain of salt and mixed with your own legal research as well as advice from actual legal counsel. I cannot be held responsible if you find yourself somebody's "friend" in federal, state, or local prison should you act on my opinions on the law. My interpretations of the law will generally be on the conservative side.
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03-24-2009, 10:54 AM #7
Yup, that poster was wrong. Bringing non-compliant stuff into MA is definitely not allowed, no matter who you are (excepting LEO/FFL). The non-resident exemptions are only for MA compliant, non-large capacity guns and magazines.
(Ob. IANAL)
"Among the many misdeeds of the British rule in India, history will look upon the Act depriving a whole nation of arms, as the blackest." -- Mahatma Gandhi


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