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"just money"? you also risk losing your permit, and in this state, that is more likely than you think.
"Personal Responsibility"? That includes not breaking the law, ironically enough.
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Mass LTC Restriction Definitions
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"just money"? you also risk losing your permit, and in this state, that is more likely than you think.
"Personal Responsibility"? That includes not breaking the law, ironically enough.
Somebody asked if it's possible to get a restriction changed from T&H to Sporting. Yes it is, just write a letter to your COP and explain you want to take your gun camping, hiking, and fishing in remote areas and want to be protected from wild animals. There have been reports of coyotes, foxes, and a brown bear in the area.
I had my restriction removed and the new license was mailed to me no charge after a few weeks.
I had my restriction removed and the new license was mailed to me no charge after a few weeks.
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Thanks WayneWong, I was the guy that was curious about adding "Sporting" to my LTC A because I already have "Hunting & Target".
Bfatz, good luck!
It's not just money. You'll have your LTC revoked and likely never get another.
Best of luck.
It might stand to reason, but reason doesn't have a lot to do with gun laws, particularly in Massachusetts. For starters, not wearing your glasses while driving might get you a citation and a fine; carrying outside the restriction on your license is likely to get you a huge fine and an almost certain loss of your license with no time limit or course of appeal.
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Ain't that the truth!
Still confused: Definitions
Ok, I read all the posts and still not clear on a few things.
I have an ltc a , no restrictions:
From what I read " I cannot carry in a school, federal or state building, On me while (if drinking with .08 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).
Is there anything else I am missing as I am new with this license and certainly don't want to screw up.
Thanks,
Ok, I read all the posts and still not clear on a few things.
I have an ltc a , no restrictions:
From what I read " I cannot carry in a school, federal or state building, On me while (if drinking with .08 Blood Alcohol Content (BAC).
Is there anything else I am missing as I am new with this license and certainly don't want to screw up.
Thanks,
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BAC isnt used as part of the intoxicated definition here. That is for DUI. IF a cop wants, they can hassle you after one drin of they think you are impaired......
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Correct, though the standard is under the influence, not "impaired." A skilled defense attorney could try to get them to stick with the DUI standard of .08, but a skilled prosecutor could have you held to a lower BAC than that if they were on top of their game and knew how to play their cards. It's never been tested in a higher court, and I've read a few cases on NES where intoxication while armed factored into unsuitability despite no breath, blood or field sobriety test being administered, so it's probably not a gamble worth taking. I'd keep any alcohol intake to a minimum while armed in Mass.
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No, because they are different licenses, governed by different statutes, each of which contains a specific penalty for violation of the restriction.
I recently recieved my ltc with a sporting restriction. Im not really familiar on some of the regulations regarding this restriction. Am I able to conceal carry to and from these places? For example if I go hiking can I conceal carry while I drive there while Im hiking and also on my way back home?
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. . . but then any officer who stops you will have THEIR interpretation . . . and it might not be the same!
Wisdom is to NOT carry anywhere except where your restriction specifically allows . . . unless you get your IA to put their criteria in writing and carry it with you.
If your licensing officer wanted you to be able to carry concealed, he would have issued you an unrestricted LTC. He didn't.
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Have you gotten any further info on the " sporting restriction " ? Im in the same boat!
For the 65,536th time..... you need to ask your issuing authority what the restriction means. Nothing else matters as they have the ability to determine that. If you're too lazy to find out what it means, then I would go with M1911's advice. Basically, the issuing authority never wants to find out you were carrying a loaded gun.
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I think we are all missing something very important. what is the definition of "RESTRICTION"
a : a regulation that restricts or restrains
b : a limitation on the use or enjoyment of property or a facility
Those are a couple of definitions from websters dictionary. That being said if I am being restricted from target and hunting does that mean I cannot hunt or target shoot with those restrictions imposed on a permit that by state statute (with class A permit) allow concealed carry. With all the clubs offering 24/7 access you could be on your way to or from the range at any time of the day or night. And there is nothing to say that you were not on your way home from the range at a friends house that lives hours away from you. traveling to and from is pretty broad It can be anything you say it is. If you are carrying concealed there should never be an issue anyway.
a : a regulation that restricts or restrains
b : a limitation on the use or enjoyment of property or a facility
Those are a couple of definitions from websters dictionary. That being said if I am being restricted from target and hunting does that mean I cannot hunt or target shoot with those restrictions imposed on a permit that by state statute (with class A permit) allow concealed carry. With all the clubs offering 24/7 access you could be on your way to or from the range at any time of the day or night. And there is nothing to say that you were not on your way home from the range at a friends house that lives hours away from you. traveling to and from is pretty broad It can be anything you say it is. If you are carrying concealed there should never be an issue anyway.
Good luck convincing your licensing officer of that.
dude: I would like to see where in the MGL it states that CCW is illegal. A Class A Permit clearly states that CCW is Allowed unless restricted by issuing authority, If the issuing authority did not want concealed carry they would place that as a restriction. OR issue a class B permit.
