Hello,
I live in NH and have a Saiga 12 in converted format. It is non-copliant with the MA AWB as it has a pistol grip and detachable magazines.
Here is that relevant text:
"a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of--"
(i) a folding or telescoping stock;
(ii) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;
(iii) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds; and
(iv) an ability to accept a detachable magazine.'“
There is a LEO exception, of course:
"The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (i) the possession by a law enforcement officer for purposes of law enforcement; or (ii) the possession by an individual who is retired from service with a law enforcement agency and is not otherwise prohibited from receiving such a weapon or feeding device from such agency upon retirement.”
Now for my question: What exactly does that LEO mean? It sounds like a cop can own one specifically to use on the job and can keep it once he retires, if he had one.
Basically I live in NH and have a MA LEO interested in a non-compliant Saiga shotgun I'm selling and I want to know if there is even a legal way to do this sale or if it is wholly prohibited. I have zero interest taking on any liability or fuzziness with MA laws. I moved out of that state for a reason
I live in NH and have a Saiga 12 in converted format. It is non-copliant with the MA AWB as it has a pistol grip and detachable magazines.
Here is that relevant text:
"a semiautomatic shotgun that has at least 2 of--"
(i) a folding or telescoping stock;
(ii) a pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;
(iii) a fixed magazine capacity in excess of 5 rounds; and
(iv) an ability to accept a detachable magazine.'“
There is a LEO exception, of course:
"The provisions of this section shall not apply to: (i) the possession by a law enforcement officer for purposes of law enforcement; or (ii) the possession by an individual who is retired from service with a law enforcement agency and is not otherwise prohibited from receiving such a weapon or feeding device from such agency upon retirement.”
Now for my question: What exactly does that LEO mean? It sounds like a cop can own one specifically to use on the job and can keep it once he retires, if he had one.
- Can a LEO simply buy one, claim its for work, and all is OK?
- Can a MA cop have one transferred to him personally across state lines under this exception? (I live in NH, buyer is LEO in MA)
- If the gun can be transferred from NH to MA to a LEO under this exception, how does one confirm their employment? Must a shop do the transfer?
Basically I live in NH and have a MA LEO interested in a non-compliant Saiga shotgun I'm selling and I want to know if there is even a legal way to do this sale or if it is wholly prohibited. I have zero interest taking on any liability or fuzziness with MA laws. I moved out of that state for a reason