Barrett .50 cal legality in MA?

[je25ff]

I am seriously considering picking one of these up but am not sure if I will run into any legal issues and I haven't explored whether or not the gun club I belong to will even allow it.

I assume that the normal Massachusetts assault rifle laws apply?

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

You're good to go with only an FID. Unless you live in Boston as I believe .50 cal guns are on the Boston AWB list.

Have at it!

 

[vellnueve]

It's unclear as to whether the Barrett was ever added to the Boston list, but either way the original proposal was for the Barrett only, not all 50s.

 

[je25ff]

Awesome. Thanks, guys. I found a new one for sale for around 6 grand. It's an expensive toy for sure.

 

[Len-2A Training]

BEFORE you buy, check with your club. MANY will NOT allow anyone to shoot a .50 rifle at their ranges. Also to do justice to such a gun/round, you really need a 300+ yd range to shoot it on.

 

[44marty]

There are a few guys, including the owner, working at AJ's Sporting Goods here in Western MA who regularly compete with the .50 They may know of opportunities to shoot the Barrett you are buying. Their e-mail is [email protected]
Joe Aberdale or Pete can probably help you out.

 

[je25ff]

BEFORE you buy, check with your club. MANY will NOT allow anyone to shoot a .50 rifle at their ranges. Also to do justice to such a gun/round, you really need a 300+ yd range to shoot it on.

I am a member at Harvard Sportsman's that has a 300 yard range. I am going to email Rick Johnson and see what he says about it. I still need to talk to him about setting up a time to qualify for it first with my ar.

@44Marty - Thanks for the info.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

I am a member at Harvard Sportsman's that has a 300 yard range. I am going to email Rick Johnson and see what he says about it.

Harvard has a rather active group of 50 cal shooters.

 

[vellnueve]

Harvard has no problem with .50s. Just make damned sure you're using ball ammo, nothing tracer or incendiary.

 

[dammage]

I realize that this is an old thread.. Quick question.. What Makes the Sig50 Not mass compliant?

 

[MRE]

I realize that this is an old thread.. Quick question.. What Makes the Sig50 Not mass compliant?

I believe the only issues mentioned above were that it is against the Boston AWB, and some clubs may not allow them. Nothing about it not being Mass compliant. It also appears you can own one with just an FID.

 

[Precision Point Firearms]

I realize that this is an old thread.. Quick question.. What Makes the Sig50 Not mass compliant?

That must be an error on Sig's part. It's a bolt action so any awb features are irrelevant.

 

[jasons]

I wish there was a range in or near MA that would let the .50 stretch out. Shooting one at 300 is like running a Formula 1 car at Lee Speedway.

 

[MisterHappy]

I'm sue if you visit your local recruiting office, they'll set you right up.



Maybe with moving, reactive targets, too.

 

[jasons]

I'm sue if you visit your local recruiting office, they'll set you right up.



Maybe with moving, reactive targets, too.

Been there, done that. The pay is better on the outside. (Ammo is more expensive though.)