MA Laws about metal flashlights?

[VG]

I heard somewhere that there are laws covering the possession of a metal body flashlight in a crowd.

Am I imagining this, or if nnot, what are they?

 

[Lynne]

It's not ringing any bells with me, but I don't usually spend my free hours reading the MGL's.

 

[sdavid]

Don't know for certain, but if you looked under "weapons" or definitions thereof you may find something along the lines of a "lead filled pipe."

 

[Len-2A Training]

AFAIK, there are no laws specific to flashlights. HOWEVER if you use it as a weapon (just like a "shod foot") you can expect the possibility of charges of Assault with a Dangerous Weapon.

So it is not the device, but how it is used that makes it a potential weapon.



Edited to correct terminology on advice of counsel.

 

[KMaurer]

Re: flashlight

I once saw a "ADW Cat"!

That might well be my daughter-in-law's cat, a close relative of the notorious Pythonesque rabbit. [evil]

BTW, glad to see you back, Jesse. Are you back for real, or just checking in from FL?

Ken

 

[matt]

I think there is a new bill in the house limitting the battery capacity to less than 3 unless you have a ltc Class A. However the AG says the flashlight can only be sold in MA if it is constructed foam, has a length of no more than 0.002", and has three safety devices preventing accidental illumination in the case of it being dropped. And unlike rifles affected by the AWB, it MUST have a flash suppressor, lest it be of any use... [roll]

 

[Len-2A Training]

Re: flashlight

I once saw a "ADW Cat"!

That might well be my daughter-in-law's cat, a close relative of the notorious Pythonesque rabbit. [evil]

BTW, glad to see you back, Jesse. Are you back for real, or just checking in from FL?

Ken

Ken,

He really is back to stay. I met with Jesse on Friday.

 

[Producer]

I think there is a new bill in the house limitting the battery capacity to less than 3 unless you have a ltc Class A. However the AG says the flashlight can only be sold in MA if it is constructed foam, has a length of no more than 0.002", and has three safety devices preventing accidental illumination in the case of it being dropped. And unlike rifles affected by the AWB, it MUST have a flash suppressor, lest it be of any use... [roll]

It should have a trigger lock when traveling. You can not bring it in a post office.

But I think with a C&R you can buy ANY flashlight from a cheesy mail order company or online auction if the flashlight is older then 50 years in age, or on the special Curio and Relic flashlight List.

 

[Lynne]

I think there is a new bill in the house limitting the battery capacity to less than 3 unless you have a ltc Class A. However the AG says the flashlight can only be sold in MA if it is constructed foam, has a length of no more than 0.002", and has three safety devices preventing accidental illumination in the case of it being dropped. And unlike rifles affected by the AWB, it MUST have a flash suppressor, lest it be of any use... [roll]

[lol] [lol] [lol] [lol]

 

[Bruce for NH State Rep]

So, if I put a bayonet lug on my 4-cell Maglite, that's still only one "evil scary feature" right?

 

[Nickle]

No, that would be illegal, since it would be one of those dreaded "High Capacity Assault Flashlights".

 

[Bruce for NH State Rep]

No, that would be illegal, since it would be one of those dreaded "High Capacity Assault Flashlights".

You mean, one of these?

 

[Nickle]

I was looking for a pic like that!

 

[dreppucci007]

No, that would be illegal, since it would be one of those dreaded "High Capacity Assault Flashlights".

You mean, one of these?

Wur do I git me one of deez?

 

[C-pher]

Or one of these?

 

[JonJ]

OH NO! It's locked in the wrong position!!!!

 

[C-pher]

OH NO! It's locked in the wrong position!!!!

The HORROR!!

I'm glad that it's not mine...I wouldn't want to get in trouble.

 

[Lynne]

I want one of those AW flashlights too!!!!!! (I already have moe than enough box cutters. [lol] )

 

[Executive]

FOR SALE: Pre-Ban 4-D cell MAG light, like new in box. FTF only in MA with LTC "A" holder. Will consider trades for MA legal Surefire or Streamlight. [lol]

 

[Bruce for NH State Rep]

I might be interested. Is that a 3rd-generation Maglite with finger grooves?

 

[Garys]

I might be interested. Is that a 3rd-generation Maglite with finger grooves?

I think it's a pre ban Mag Lite, but I'm not sure. The only way to tell is to count the lines per inch of the knurled part of the barrel, er tube.

Gary