Yes, it is arbitrary and capricious. But it isn't like it is a mystery as to how it got this way - the MA Legislature passed a law that provides chiefs with this "discretion." Is it wrong and immoral? Of course. But that, and $4.50, will get me a latte.
As bad as MA is, and it is indeed bad, I've had a carry license in MA for ~20 years. I grew up in IL and until recently no one in IL could get a carry license. So, is MA better or worse than IL used to be? I guess that's a matter of perspective - both suck, but in different ways.
As bad as MA is, and it is indeed bad, I've had a carry license in MA for ~20 years. I grew up in IL and until recently no one in IL could get a carry license. So, is MA better or worse than IL used to be? I guess that's a matter of perspective - both suck, but in different ways.