Massachusetts has reciprocity with...

[VTpro]

Reciprocal Agreements Among States

The states of Maine, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont have reciprocal agreements with Massachusetts, that allow hunters to carry firearms in either jurisdiction for the purpose of hunting. All Questions on reciprocity should be directed to the state of interest

everywhere else on the internet says Mass. has recip. with no one,
Mass. only obeyed FOPA

 

[vellnueve]

No, this is correct. Anyone with a valid MA hunting license (or CCW holders traveling to a bona fide MA competition) can bring their guns for those purposes.

Or something like that. It's late.

 

[jdubois]

They're likely talking about C 140 S 131g.

 

[abomb60]

I don't think reciprocity applies if the state gives you a permit for a purpose such as hunting. In this case you'd still need to get some type of permit in Mass. My understanding is that Mass has no reciprocity with any other states since the state does not allow any permit other than a Massachusetts LTC for concealed carry into the state.

 

[KMaurer]

While it's always possible that I've missed something new, this looks like another case of a police department (or gun shop, or some author pseudo-authority) making it up as they go along. The last time I looked at the laws, Massachusetts had no reciprocity agreements with anybody. Period. Full-stop.

Massachusetts law does, however, allow a non-resident with a valid hunting license to carry a handgun, rifle or shotgun for hunting purposes. There's no limitation of this to residents of any particular state or states.

Ken

 

[OnTheRoad]

So, if you're the hunter you're all set, but if you're the prey you're on your own.

Makes sense in a Mass. political kind of way.

 

[icyclefar]

So, if you're the hunter you're all set, but if you're the prey you're on your own.

Makes sense in a Mass. political kind of way.

Well said .............

 

[P-14]

While it's always possible that I've missed something new, this looks like another case of a police department (or gun shop, or some author pseudo-authority) making it up as they go along. The last time I looked at the laws, Massachusetts had no reciprocity agreements with anybody. Period. Full-stop.

Massachusetts law does, however, allow a non-resident with a valid hunting license to carry a handgun, rifle or shotgun for hunting purposes. There's no limitation of this to residents of any particular state or states.

Ken

NYS has no licensing for long guns. Only limits on long gun ownership are the AWB limitations (preban-postban). No hi-cap restrictions for pre-ban firearms owners. Handguns are not allowed for non-residents except for competition. You must be a resident of NYS for handgun hunting. No reciprocity for non-resident handguns and no non-resident permits either.

 

[vellnueve]

So, anyone can transport a rifle into NY for any lawful purpose?

 

[P-14]

So, anyone can transport a rifle into NY for any lawful purpose?

Non-residents:

A non-resident citizen may possess a rifle or shotgun in New York, as long as it is unloaded while being transported. No person may carry, possess or transport a handgun in or through the state unless he has a valid New York license. New York does not issue licenses to non-residents nor does it recognize licenses issued by other states. (A provision of federal law provides a defense to state or local laws which would prohibit the passage of persons with firearms in interstate travel. If a person is traveling from any place where he may lawfully possess and transport a firearm to any other place where he may lawfully possess and transport such firearm and the firearm is unloaded and in the trunk. In vehicles without a trunk, the unloaded firearm shall be in a locked container other than the glove compartment or console. Necessary stops, e.g., gasoline and rest, seem permissible.) A member or coach of an accredited college or university target pistol team may transport a handgun into or through New York to participate in a collegiate, Olympic or target pistol shooting competition provided that the handgun is unloaded and carried in a locked carrying case and the ammunition is carried in a separate locked container. An alien may possess a rifle or shotgun for use while hunting provided he has a valid New York hunting license. "If such (handgun) license is issued to an alien, or to a person not a citizen of and usually a resident in the state, the licensing officer shall state in the license the particular reason for the issuance and the names of the persons certifying to the good character of the applicant." Non-resident target shooters may enter or pass through New York State with handguns for the purposes of any NRA approved competition if the competitor has in his possession a copy of the match program, proof of entry and a pistol license from his state of residence. The handgun must be unloaded and transported in a locked opaque container.

http://www.nysrpa.org/nygunlaws.htm

See quick reference chart at the top of the webpage:

For rifles and shotguns, no permit to purchase; no requirement to register; no licensing of owners; no permit to carry. None of these apply to NYC. Clearly, NYS is a slightly freer state than MA.

This is also my understanding from living in NYS for 45 years.

Regards,

Bob

 

[leoapd]

Regarding reciprocity, I saw an article in "American Rifleman" around 2002 regarding this issue. It showed a map of the U.S. and the states that reportedly have reciprocity with MA. MA was shown to have reciprocity with several other states (CA, NY, NJ, RI, CT, MD, DE as I remember). There is also a disclaimer advising to check with the licensing authority in the state you're concerned with. Also I believe reciprocity only applies in states that have laws that are equal to or greater than those in the state of interest. I have the article at work and will check it on Thurs.

 

[jdubois]

So, if you're the hunter you're all set, but if you're the prey you're on your own.

It's worse than that. C 140 129C(p) allows non-residents (hunting or otherwise) to carry and possess conventional rifles and shotguns, while we residents need a permit. WTF?

 

[ateamrob]

everywhere else on the internet says Mass. has recip. with no one,
Mass. only obeyed FOPA

surprise... surprise....

MA reconizes no one else for anything either so if I was them I would tell MA to go pound sand as well and not reconize them for squat either.