high capacity magzines in MA

[Arioch]

I know I've read something about the regulations concerning possession of high capacity magazines in MA, but I can't find them right now. There seems to be some confusion between and "assault" weapon such as a semi-auto shotgun that can accept a detachable magazine holding more than 5 shells, and a high capacity "feeding device" such as a magazine that can accept more than 5 shells but does not fit a semi-auto shotgun. For example a large capacity magazine for a pump shotgun.

Can any members point me to the regulation and give some guidance in interpretation?

 

[JonJ]

http://www.mass.gov/legis/laws/mgl/140-121.htm

And even though this is a classified, there is a good discussion on your subject:
http://northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=6162&highlight=capacity+shotgun

 

[Arioch]

high capacity feeding device

Thanks jonj. I had seen the material in the first link (and was still confused) but the second link did help some. From what I've been able to determine, a shotgun with a detachable magazine capable of holding more than 5 shells is legal in MA as long as the owner has an "A" LTC.

 

[Len-2A Training]

LTC-B (or -A) for hi-cap long arms & their mags.

LTC-A for hi-cap pistols & their mags.

 

[Arioch]

High capacity mags

LenS and Jonj, thank you both for help with this. I'm glad I joined the forum as it's turning out to be the "best in class" from what I can see.

 

[Len-2A Training]

We're glad you joined too.

The members here are what makes this forum great and "best in class". Keep up the good work.

 

[dreppucci007]

We're glad you joined too.

The members here are what makes this forum great and "best in class". Keep up the good work.

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