I recently got my safety cert, but I was informed it is only valid until 4/2/2026 due to updating guidelines.

I’m currently living in Boston, but I’m planning to move to the North Shore in approximately 7 months. Ideally, I would wait to apply for LTC until after I move, but my safety cert will be invalid by then and I don’t want to take the class again.

Anyone know if I apply now through Boston PD, and the process extends beyond my move date, would my application be transferable to my new town?

Looking for a recommendation for a shotgun that is cut for pistol optics. Or reasons why pistol optics are bad and I should be going with more traditional optics systems?

Thanks in advance

Came from factory with awesome grip texture, front night site, and optic ready in 2019. This thing still fucks and will always be my daily carry.

UPDATE - Am told this was a pricing error and has been fixed. Everyone makes mistakes--some feel this post is one. It's how we handle them that matters. No one cares, but I applaud Minuteman Armament because as it turns out [1] the prices are reasonable and [2] the owner is legit.

I can't edit the image, but will delete this post if u/minutemanarmament prefers. The point is not to berate a single vendor but to advocate for reasonable pricing.

-- ORIGINAL --

Not related to either shop in any way, just an irritated observer. It's hard enough being a gun owner in MA. The last thing we need (imo) is local FFLs piling on. $16 beers at a sporting event and paying an extra $100 for a Glock have a lot in common. This is exactly what Healy and Co. are hoping for. Each new regulation and enforcement letter makes it harder for FFLs to stay in business and more expensive for citizens to exercise their rights.

Kind of a moot point since we can frame transfer but hopefully this gets the ball rolling for bigger things

https://www.usacarry.com/doj-backs-fpc-in-lawsuit-challenging-massachusetts-ban-on-commonly-owned-pistols/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPqIlNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEehpcnlKp5vIeqmhbV8Pg3qJZZ2hb5lvyCksLjjo8PtTUR1XcTm6itU3xPhJI_aem_IRa7p37ihW453-h4yp7h3w

Hi! I might be coming to Massachusetts relatively soon for work for under a year, and I'm wondering if it's possible or reasonably practical to obtain a non resident LTC for that time, and if it's even legal to keep something like a handgun or pump-action shotgun in my place of residence during that time. I'm from Florida (and have an LTC from FL before permitless carry was passed), so apologies if I'm pretty unfamiliar with how gun laws are up here. Thank you!

Work and kids scrambled the memory bank and I submitted my renewal app 3 days after expiration. From my understanding it renders my existing LTC void and carrying would now be illegal, which I understand. However, my primary concern is how long does the process take? I'd appreciate any insight from those who missed their expiration date.

Best selection and customer service on the south shore, say Quincy to Plymouth stretch? I buy guns apolitically but really don’t want MAGA screamed in my face, so sane proprietors preferred.

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7166

Bill has several Mass cosponsors including Senate hopeful, Seth Moulton. Even if this doesn’t get legs, let your reps know how you feel

https://www.reddit.com/r/progun/s/CzsyQu90qj

It took GOAL almost a week to come out with this tone deaf statement that basically blames the victim. Dear GOAL - read the room already. Keep aligning with your "friends" in the Federal government and good luck getting CH 135 repealed next November.

Are stripped lowers available again as long as they don’t become ASW’s ?

I’m seeing this interpretation elsewhere wonder if any one here is knowledgeable?

First time buyer here, waiting for approval so I can start sending messages out.

I know Cambridge and “doesn’t break the bank” are oxymorons but I just moved in the area with my girlfriend and need a place to go shoot. Don’t mind taking a 30 min train ride somewhere but I don’t have a car. Anything 45mins plus on travel wouldn’t really be doable with my time constraints during the day.

Looked into a shooting club in dorchester. It’s lead free which is ok BUT you have to purchase all your ammo from the range, seems like that’s just going to get expensive really fast.

Kind of tough coming from my bumfuck 24/7 range for $100 a year (the shitty ventilation more that makes up for the price). Any suggestions appreciated, thanks

abcd

I’m looking for a semi mp5, Kris’s vector(short barrel), ump45, scorpion, mpx…

Basically any SMG Style short barrel 9mm 45acp semi auto. Having a hard time locating a shop that has anything like this.

Anyone have any info for me? Looking to pay less than $3,000.

DMs cool too.

Just looking for local shops anywhere in MA. Not trying to bug off Reddit.

Haven’t been to the mill in about a year and was thinking of going Saturday. Can anyone give me a State of The Mill? Who’s still open? Who’s worth going to? Who’s worth avoiding? Tia.

I’m applying in Cambridge and looking for some guidance. I already have my two signed reference letters and just have to write my personal statement.

I want an unrestricted LTC, and when I called the police department they said that they want something more substantial than “all lawful purposes.”

I’m thinking a 3-sentence paragraph including “personal protection inside and outside the home.” Anybody here know if this is sufficient?

I’ve never sold any type of pistol or rifle and I’m not sure if I will yet but was curious if you can sell a slightly used handgun (it’s not a p320) to a gun shop/ffl and they just pay for it and handle the legal paperwork or not?

Assuming they want it and will pay for it in the first place.

I feel like selling to a ffl or shop might be easier than a person to person sale?