Important Links
Massachusetts CCW Information Application Form for Non-residents CCW Application in Massachusetts Frequently Asked Questions Statutes in Massachusetts State Administrative Rules Laws on Firearms Attorney General of Massachusetts 2nd website for CCW Information State Secretary
Reciprocity Guidelines for Massachusetts
Massachusetts does not recognize carry permits issued by other states.
Applying for a Permit in Massachusetts
Note: On August 2014, Bill H. 4376 became a law. With this law, Class A and Class B License would no longer exist starting January 1, 2015. The state will only issue an LTC (License to Carry). Because of this, the restrictions will be the same for all permit holders. In this article, all LTC […]
Applying for a Non-Resident Permit
Note: According to the firearms instructors in Massachusetts, a non-resident who is applying for a permit for the first time will receive a restricted license. When he applies for a renewal, there is a big chance that he will receive an unrestricted license. Starting August 1st, 2009, all non-resident permit holders in Massachusetts will receive […]
Carry Permit Limitations
Colleges, universities, elementary and secondary schools and the courthouses are off-limits for individuals who carry firearms even with a permit. Part I. Administration of The Government Title XIV. Public Ways and Works Chapter 90: Section 61. Logan Airport security zone; access; penalties Section 61. Under this section, there is a security zone on the border […]
Gun Sign Requirements and Limitations
In Massachusetts, signage that restricts the possession of firearms within areas do not have the force of law. But then, nationalcarryacademy.com strongly recommends that you avoid entering establishments and locations with “No Gun” signs. Once you notice that there is a sign post on a particular business, whether it does or does not have the […]
Police Contact Carry Inform Requirements
Part I Title XX Chapter 140 Section 129C There is no need for an individual to inform immediately a police officer on contact when carrying his firearm. However, when demanded, he must present his license to carry bearing the official number of the license. If an individual is not able to present his carry permit, […]
Carry Restrictions for State, National and other Public Lands
Carrying of firearms in state, national and public lands is legal in Massachusetts.
Traveling in a Vehicle with a Firearm without a Massachusetts Permit
Traveling in a vehicle with a loaded firearm without a LTC permit from Massachusetts is illegal. Large Capacity Weapons “Large capacity weapons” are defined as any semi-automatic handgun or rifle that has the capability to accept or can be modified to accept detachable large capacity feeding devices that can contain more than 10 rounds of […]
Open Carry Laws for Massachusetts
Permit holders are not prohibited by the law in Massachusetts to carry their handguns openly. Because Massachusetts is a May-Issue state, carrying your firearm openly may result to your license being revoked.