I have developed a bit of a contrary opinion regarding serial number requirements on newly manufactured firearms including homemade / 80%ers when manufactured in the state of MA.
MGL Chapter 269
Section 11E. All firearms, rifles and shotguns of new manufacture, manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer within the commonwealth shall bear serial numbers permanently inscribed on a visible metal area of said firearm......
Which I interpret as:
Section 11E. All firearms, rifles and shotguns of new manufacture, [STRIKE=undefined]manufactured or[/STRIKE] delivered to any licensed dealer within the commonwealth shall bear serial numbers permanently inscribed on a visible metal area of said firearm......
or
Section 11E. All firearms, rifles and shotguns of new manufacture, manufactured [STRIKE=undefined]or delivered to any licensed dealer[/STRIKE] within the commonwealth shall bear serial numbers permanently inscribed on a visible metal area of said firearm......
Based on the way I interpret the text looks like serial numbers are required on all newly manufactured firearms including homemade / 80% and alike when manufactured in MA.
I know this issue has already been discussed elsewhere but consensus seems to be just the opposite of what I interpret above. I’m just throwing it out there hoping someone will correct me if I’m wrong.
Sincerely,
Todd S.