National Carry AcademyElectric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 11, 2016
Large capacity feeding devices
Buying, selling, transferring and owning feeding devices with larger capacity for deadly weapons are prohibited by the law in Massachusetts, except if the device was obtained on September 13, 1994. Large capacity feeding device, by definition, is “a fixed or detachable magazine, box, drum, feed strip or similar device capable of accepting, or that can be readily converted to accept, more than ten rounds of ammunition or more than five shotgun shells.” Exception applies to .22 caliber rifles with tubular devices.
Large capacity feeding devices for rifles and shotguns may be legally possessed by LTC holders, while large capacity feeding devices for handguns may be legally possessed ONLY by individuals with LTCs.
The Secretary of the State is responsible in publishing a list of large capacity of handguns, shotguns and rifles and the feeding devices for such firearms.
Stun guns and Electric Devices
Chapter 140: Section 131J
Stun guns and electric weapons are illegal in the state. The residents may buy chemical sprays only from Firearms Dealers that are accredited by the state. The local chief of police has the authority to issue licenses to such dealers.
Carrying of stun guns and defensive sprays in schools with no LTC or FID and the Letter of Authorization from the school is illegal. More about legal banning of stun guns in this link.
A valid firearm identification card should be in person when purchasing or carrying pepper spray, chemical mace or other weapons capable of incapacitating.
Electric Weapons, Defensive Sprays and High Capacity Laws
January 11, 2016
Large capacity feeding devices
Buying, selling, transferring and owning feeding devices with larger capacity for deadly weapons are prohibited by the law in Massachusetts, except if the device was obtained on September 13, 1994. Large capacity feeding device, by definition, is “a fixed or detachable magazine, box, drum, feed strip or similar device capable of accepting, or that can be readily converted to accept, more than ten rounds of ammunition or more than five shotgun shells.” Exception applies to .22 caliber rifles with tubular devices.
Large capacity feeding devices for rifles and shotguns may be legally possessed by LTC holders, while large capacity feeding devices for handguns may be legally possessed ONLY by individuals with LTCs.
The Secretary of the State is responsible in publishing a list of large capacity of handguns, shotguns and rifles and the feeding devices for such firearms.
Stun guns and Electric Devices
Chapter 140: Section 131J
Stun guns and electric weapons are illegal in the state. The residents may buy chemical sprays only from Firearms Dealers that are accredited by the state. The local chief of police has the authority to issue licenses to such dealers.
Carrying of stun guns and defensive sprays in schools with no LTC or FID and the Letter of Authorization from the school is illegal. More about legal banning of stun guns in this link.
A valid firearm identification card should be in person when purchasing or carrying pepper spray, chemical mace or other weapons capable of incapacitating.