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A simple trigger lock.....or cable lock .... is sufficient for home.storage. there is no requirement to use a safe.....container.....or locker of any sort for home storage. Gun just needs to be made unusable by anyone unauthorized to possess a fire arm. So a pelican case is way above and beyond the requirement.Would a Pelican 1170 be suitable for home pistol storage in MA? Legal and safe if used in conjunction with a tamper resistant pad lock? Suitable for transport in your car?
Transport = must be in locked container or locked trunk if not on your person. Most police will claim that the range bag on the seat is insufficient, claiming that it isn't under your "direct control". It's an iffy situation which will cost thousands in legal fees to sort out, so not the best decision.A simple trigger lock.....or cable lock .... is sufficient for home.storage. there is no requirement to use a safe.....container.....or locker of any sort for home storage. Gun just needs to be made unusable by anyone unauthorized to possess a fire arm. So a pelican case is way above and beyond the requirement.
As far as transport in your car.....a handgun in direct control of the ltc holder is sufficient. Range bag.....on the seat next to me is how I transport if the gun isn't holstered on my side.
Transport = must be in locked container or locked trunk if not on your person. Most police will claim that the range bag on the seat is insufficient, claiming that it isn't under your "direct control". It's an iffy situation which will cost thousands in legal fees to sort out, so not the best decision.
How often does mass see ltc holders get pinched and convicted of transport law violation for a ltc holder on the way to the gun club with a range bag on the seat next to them?Transport = must be in locked container or locked trunk if not on your person. Most police will claim that the range bag on the seat is insufficient, claiming that it isn't under your "direct control". It's an iffy situation which will cost thousands in legal fees to sort out, so not the best decision.
Well......it doesn't matter what constitutes a locked container for storage in the home as there is no requirement to store a gun in a locked container in the home. A trigger or cable lock then tossed in a drawer or even left on the table is "legal".Thanks for the responses. Pretty new to this stuff so this is very helpful.
I was just trying to clear up what a locked container in MA really means. Does this mean a bombproof steel gun vault, or sealable flimsy plastic container with freshness locked in.
Serious answer is that nobody knows. Damn near everything gets pled out to a lesser charge. And district & superior court cases in MA aren't documented in a way that makes them searchable outside of the particular courthouse.How often does mass see ltc holders get pinched and convicted of transport law violation for a ltc holder on the way to the gun club with a range bag on the seat next to them?
Serious question......I'm not being an ass.
Thanks for the responses. Pretty new to this stuff so this is very helpful.
I was just trying to clear up what a locked container in MA really means. Does this mean a bombproof steel gun vault, or sealable flimsy plastic container with freshness locked in.
Why wouldn’t it be?
Well......it doesn't matter what constitutes a locked container for storage in the home as there is no requirement to store a gun in a locked container in the home. A trigger or cable lock then tossed in a drawer or even left on the table is "legal".
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Your wrong.Question followed with a question
Is this accurate? I understand in other states it may be fine BUT I’m talking about MA. Please tell me I’m wrong
I'll save you the bother.Thanks man. Appreciate that, skin growing thicker with every post. Can’t wait to ask the members the next question regarding ammunition storage.
You should ask about 9mm vs .40 vs .45Thanks man. Appreciate that, skin growing thicker with every post. Can’t wait to ask the members the next question regarding ammunition storage.
Like most here, he probably won't read it anyway! <sigh>Len, that is NOT the way to entoughen noobs' skins!
What, no questions about best gun oil? Snow tires?You should ask about 9mm vs .40 vs .45
Followed by AK47 vs AR15
Then 686 vs gp100You should ask about 9mm vs .40 vs .45
Followed by AK47 vs AR15
Like most here, he probably won't read it anyway! <sigh>