FROM THE NSSF:
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healy Usurps Power to Attack Second Amendment
Join GOAL Rally to Defend Second Amendment
Attorney General Maura Healey decided to overstep her constitutional authority and issue an "Enforcement Notice" to all firearms retailers throughout the state changing the longstanding statutory definition of so called "Assault Weapons." Also, NSSF sees this unprecedented action as a blatant, direct attack on members of our industry including federally licensed firearm retailers and the law-abiding citizens of the Commonwealth. NSSF along with the National Rifle Association and other Second Amendment groups throughout the state are currently weighing all options on the best possible course of action. All legal options are being examined.
Our retailers have been operating in the state for the past 18 years under the same interpretation that has been supported by all state regulatory agencies. During this time no prior attorney general has dared to usurp the constitutional role of the legislature or the courts to essentially rewrite state law as the power hunger Maura Healy did yesterday. Of course, this action was taken with a clear antigun political agenda to advance her political career by overnight turning law abiding Massachusetts citizens and federally licensed manufacturers, distributors and retailers into felons.
Reflecting the Office of the Attorney Generals complete ignorance of firearms, the "Enforcement Notice" bans ALL semi-automatic firearms including 22 caliber rifles used from everyone from the Boy Scouts to junior shooting programs teaching firearms safety.
NSSF is also asking every Massachusetts retailer to post this notice in their stores and encourage customers to attend the Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) rally on Saturday at the Statehouse in Boston. The Massachusetts Legislature will be in Special Session on Saturday. They need to hear from Massachusetts' law abiding gun owners. This is an election year and they need to know that if they do not support the Second Amendment or face the #GUNVOTE on Election Day.
Please make every attempt to attend a Rally Against Rogue Massachusetts Attorney General:
GOAL RALLY at Massachusetts State House - Front Steps
Saturday, July 23, 2016 - 10 a.m.
This Saturday, July 23, the Massachusetts Legislature will be in a rare weekend special session to handle other matters - plan to be at the State House at 10 a.m.
Make your voice heard - meet with your legislators and protest the anti-freedom actions of Attorney General Healey.
Also, please note. Contact your legislator TODAY and urge them to join us against the rogue actions of AG Healey.