Boston has highest number of licensed gun owners in state
"Boston 25 News found more than 100,000 new gun licenses were issued to Mass. residents over the past five years. Boston has the most license holders, following by Springfield, Worcester and Plymouth.
In 2018, Plymouth saw a six percent increase in Class A license holders; they represent nine percent of the town's population.
New Bedford saw a 14 percent increase; about four percent of the city's residents are legally permitted to own and carry guns. "
"Boston 25 News found more than 100,000 new gun licenses were issued to Mass. residents over the past five years. Boston has the most license holders, following by Springfield, Worcester and Plymouth.
In 2018, Plymouth saw a six percent increase in Class A license holders; they represent nine percent of the town's population.
New Bedford saw a 14 percent increase; about four percent of the city's residents are legally permitted to own and carry guns. "