MaverickNH
NES Member
I'm expecting my MA Non-resident LTC to expire before renewal this year - the 5 month lead in renewal will not be sufficient.
I presently have a locked container fixed in my car trunk holding a semi-automatic pistol (>10rd magazine capable) and MA-compliant AR-15, both with preban magazines (> 10 round) holding ammunition (magazines not in firearms but stored in same locked container).
I'm sorting through MGLs to see whether I can continue to keep these in my car while traveling between NH and MA, after my LTC expires. I realize I cannot carry openly or concealed without a valid LTC.
Based on my review of laws listed on NES and GOAL, it looks like I can continue transporting in MA and can remove and fire firearms at a range or while hunting.
I'm not clear if I can possess/use magazines > 10rd without a non-resident LTC - I think NO as given in a sticky in this section. If so, I can replace with 10rd magazines.
I'm not clear if I can transport the semi-automatic pistol without a non-resident LTC, as it commonly ships with >10rd magazines. If so, I can replace with a pistol that commonly ships with magazines holding 10rd or fewer.
I am not convinced from my reading that I don't need proof of reason for transport in MA, such as an organized shooting/collecting event or hunting. If this were the case, I can get a non-resident hunting license for $65 and carry the hunting season brochures.
The locked container is not visible and I would not consent to a search without warrant, but the ways around this have been discussed on NES (accident, "inventory of car contents, etc.) I'd guess harassment of legal gun owners in MA/Boston is a career-builder for state and local prosecutors...
Advice appreciated.
Might be I have a COMM2 case this year for consideration, as renewals keep getting extended and there is no grace for non-residents.
I presently have a locked container fixed in my car trunk holding a semi-automatic pistol (>10rd magazine capable) and MA-compliant AR-15, both with preban magazines (> 10 round) holding ammunition (magazines not in firearms but stored in same locked container).
I'm sorting through MGLs to see whether I can continue to keep these in my car while traveling between NH and MA, after my LTC expires. I realize I cannot carry openly or concealed without a valid LTC.
Based on my review of laws listed on NES and GOAL, it looks like I can continue transporting in MA and can remove and fire firearms at a range or while hunting.
I'm not clear if I can possess/use magazines > 10rd without a non-resident LTC - I think NO as given in a sticky in this section. If so, I can replace with 10rd magazines.
I'm not clear if I can transport the semi-automatic pistol without a non-resident LTC, as it commonly ships with >10rd magazines. If so, I can replace with a pistol that commonly ships with magazines holding 10rd or fewer.
I am not convinced from my reading that I don't need proof of reason for transport in MA, such as an organized shooting/collecting event or hunting. If this were the case, I can get a non-resident hunting license for $65 and carry the hunting season brochures.
The locked container is not visible and I would not consent to a search without warrant, but the ways around this have been discussed on NES (accident, "inventory of car contents, etc.) I'd guess harassment of legal gun owners in MA/Boston is a career-builder for state and local prosecutors...
Advice appreciated.
Might be I have a COMM2 case this year for consideration, as renewals keep getting extended and there is no grace for non-residents.
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