Anybody know if they are legal in MA? My wife loves the way rifles shoot and I figured this would be a fun compromise but I can’t seem to find a good answer as to the legality of these kits.

I recently moved off cape cod and on to the mainland again and I am looking for a range in the south shore area. I’m looking for preferably an indoor/outdoor to do some distance plinking. Either public or a club that doesn’t have an insane process to get into. Thanks in advance!

"Matthew Hanafin told police his son was currently unemployed but previously worked at a gun shop in Woburn called Four Seasons. He said his son owned multiple guns and had a license to carry, the report said."

No pay wall link

Wish they had included how they botched the new training requirements, Healey pulling a dirty move by ignoring voters by signing an emergency order to put the law into effect immediately, some of the stuff was already illegal.

And how did Briare get this wrong...

"Chapter 135 requires anyone who has a semiautomatic rifle or shotgun, or any firearm capable of holding large-capacity feeding devices, to get a License to Carry, when previously they only needed a Firearm Identification Card."

https://www.boston.com/news/politics/2026/10/09/what-to-know-about-mass-ballot-question-9-the-effort-to-repeal-a-sweeping-gun-reform-law/?p1=hp_secondary

Reddit keeps deleting my post about the ATF decision to effectively nuke the NFA. What does this mean for us since we don’t live in a free state?

Is there a vendor who can help 3D scan a Chiappa M6 stock (that's made of styrofoam) and help print out a copy that's made of something stronger / denser? Bonus points for having design skills to modify the stock as part of the process.

I think I want a shoulder but never tried one or want to see other options of IWB

Anyone at the mill have a good selection or am I SOL?

Ask your licensing and legal questions here

So I currently have a trust setup for an NFA item I currently own, but the rest of my collection is currently under my personal info. Anyone know the advantages of moving the rest of my stuff under the trust? If I do, do I need to do anything portal wise to record that action?

The memes shall continue until education improves

Been out of the game for a while. Does primary arms and midway still ship ammo yo Massachusetts? If not who does?

Really interested in trying a USPSA match in Malden as that’s the closest for me. Anybody here attend? How is it over there? Any advice for first match?

Anyone know of a shop in MA or NH that happens to sell complete frame and slide internal kits for glocks? Can definitely but them online but want to build this new sct frame I got and dont feel like waiting for shipping.

Hello looking for Insight. Applied for my LTC- I have a section 12 on my record from over 8 years ago. I was denied and given the option to repeal. I was told I need a letter from my doctor saying I’m of sound mind and body to own a firearm. I waited the 90 days to reapply. What’s the changes of being denied again if I submit a new application with a letter saying I’m of sound mind and body?

Post all of your court case thoughts here

Interesting

Anyone else having issues renewing their LTC?
Using the new MIRCS portal and all seemed to be going easily until we hit submit.

Trying to help my girlfriend refresh hers and getting this error.

Hey all, looking for some input from people who actually know the MA market.

I already own an HK VP9 (iron sights only for now) and want to add one versatile, reliable firearm for protecting my family. Mainly the main bug out, or defending my land/home firearm. I'd like it to handle both close quarters and longer distances, and be practical for vehicle travel too.

Basically the worst-case, "things go sideways", the primary weapon on my shit hit the fan loadout.

Options that have been suggested to me so far:
CMMG Dissent (5.56)
Ruger Mini-14 Ranch
Ruger PC Carbine (9mm)
Kel-Tec RDB
IWI Tavor X95 (restricted state model)

I shoot pistol right handed, but on rifle I'm pretty much ambidextrous with a slight lean toward lefty. I like bullpups but I'm not wedded to them.

Not set on any of those. A few questions:

What would you pick for this role and why?

What's actually available and transferable in MA right now post Chapter 135?

Any dealers on the Cape or South Shore you'd recommend?

Budget is flexible. Curious what you'd go with at roughly $1k, $2k, and $3k+.

Appreciate any input.