Shooting and transporting AR-15 into MA

[Demfer]

I relocated to Southern NH from MA. First order of business was to purchase a AR.

I have been a longtime member of a popular shooting range in Woburn and would like to continue to shoot there while I wait for Pelham F&G to review my application.

I have applied for a MA non-resident LTC about a month and a half ago...waiting...

Once I get my MA non-resident LTC, can I bring my modern AR15 into Ma with a 10rd mag to go pew pew or am I breaking the law bringing a banned (according to Ma) rifle into the bay state to shoot at my club?

 

[IPSC_DRL]

Hey Maura?

 

[Demfer]

Hey Maura?

Yes son? Keeping your bum clean?

 

[CrackPot]

I relocated to Southern NH from MA. First order of business was to purchase a scary black high capacity assault rifle.

I have been a longtime member of a popular shooting range in Woburn and would like to continue to shoot there while I wait for Pelham F&G to review my application.

I have applied for a MA non-resident LTC about a month and a half ago...waiting...

Once I get my MA non-resident LTC, can I bring my modern AR15 into Ma with a 10rd mag to go pew pew or am I breaking the law bringing a banned (according to Ma) rifle into the bay state to shoot at my club?

I doubt you purchased an assault rifle. Does it have a select fire switch?

Is your modern sporting rifle compliant with the MA AWB? Does it have more than one of the following?

1. pistol grip
2. bayonet lug
3. grenade launcher
4. flash hider or capable of accepting a flash hider
5. folding or telescoping stock

If you answered yes to more than one of these, then no, you cannot bring it into MA unless the lower was manufactured prior to 13 sep 1994

And please never call it an assault rifle again

 

[Cars&Guns]

Moves to a free state to buy a "scary black high capacity "assault" rifle" and immediately wants to know how to neuter it and use 10rd mags........ smh

 

[CrackPot]

Moves to a free state to buy a "scary black high capacity rifle" and immediately wants to know how to neuter it and use 10rd mags........ smh

Another good point. modern sporting rifle with standard capacity magazines.

 

[Rocky Mosasaurus]

Yes son? Keeping your bum clean?

We already have a @Maura here sir, thank you. But the bum clean part was actually funny so you get a pass.

 

[MAGA99]

You can do anything you want in America!

 

[Waher]

Obligatory OP going to jail.

If the rifle isn't Massified or preban and the mags aren't preban or 10s you are going to jail.

 

[Picton]

I read the thread title and snickered.

"Shooting... AR-15 into Massachusetts" is easy, I'm told. Just stand at the NH state line, point your aSsaULt RifLE south, and pew pew. Right?

 

[oldguy68]

JHC, just move to NH!
Buy a Massified upper, Magpul fixed carbine stock and 10 rd mags. If you really want to shoot here.
Also make sure you transport it in a hard case with locks on it.
Or just leave the AR in NH and shoot something else when here in MA.
I hear they still allow airsoft at the ranges in MA.

 

[MAGA99]

If you get pulled over, just open fire as the cops can’t have standard mags or standard bird cages either so it’s a fair fight, you got it.

 

[drgrant]

I relocated to Southern NH from MA. First order of business was to purchase a scary black high capacity assault rifle.

I have been a longtime member of a popular shooting range in Woburn and would like to continue to shoot there while I wait for Pelham F&G to review my application.

I have applied for a MA non-resident LTC about a month and a half ago...waiting...

Once I get my MA non-resident LTC, can I bring my modern AR15 into Ma with a 10rd mag to go pew pew or am I breaking the law bringing a banned (according to Ma) rifle into the bay state to shoot at my club?

Most of the new, normal ARs you buy in NH are illegal in MA without neutering. You would probably have to f*** up your gun to legally bring it into mass it's not even worth it.

 

[headednorth]

OP if youre adventurous, put it in a hardcase, lock it, keep it out of plain view and go to your club. How often are you stopped and searched by the police?

Think about the odds of getting caught, the consequences of getting caught and make your own decision.

 

[Cipher]

When I moved to NH my first question was "how can I avoid looking in the direction of that sh*thole ever again?".

 

[bauer]

This reminds me of the scene in the Shawshank Redemption when the old guy gets paroled and immediately tries to shank a guy to get put back in

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Are you in Medford, NH, Maurice? Jack.

 

[308rifleman]

I relocated to Southern NH from MA. First order of business was to purchase a AR.

I have been a longtime member of a popular shooting range in Woburn and would like to continue to shoot there while I wait for Pelham F&G to review my application.

I have applied for a MA non-resident LTC about a month and a half ago...waiting...

Once I get my MA non-resident LTC, can I bring my modern AR15 into Ma with a 10rd mag to go pew pew or am I breaking the law bringing a banned (according to Ma) rifle into the bay state to shoot at my club?

You will just be risking a felony charge. All it would take is some busybody at the range to call the cops on you. If you end up in an accident, even if it is not your fault and the cops show up, you will be arrested. Too much risk. You left this socialist shithole for a reason. Just stay away now.

 

[Asaltweapon]

Why even bother with a non res LTC Maura?
BTW Hitler, stripe or wild?

 

[Maura]

You’re welcome to try but finders, keepers. That goes for you and your assault rifle.

 

[mousegunfan]

You'll get accepted to your new club long before you get an out of state LTC. Keep the AR in NH.

 

[Dennis in MA]

The more scary features, the more easily it just goes off on its own. Usually in a school zone or hospital.

 

[daekken]

I have applied for a MA non-resident LTC about a month and a half ago...waiting...

Get ready to wait another 4-6 months, if your experience is like mine's been the last few times.

 

[Quite_Exasperated]

Shooting and transporting should be mutually exclusive activities..

 

[Thirwell1216]

I'm assuming there are some good ranges in the Medford, NH area to shoot an AR... Bring your bolt guns and lever guns to Woburn.

 

[daekken]

Bring your bolt guns and lever guns to Woburn.

Or your SKSes and Garands.

 

[Lank]

And on top of the insane restrictions on the RKBA we have the most insane politicians.

Th groupthink here is beyond retarded

 

[JenkkiMike]

JHC, just move to NH!
Buy a Massified upper, Magpul fixed carbine stock and 10 rd mags. If you really want to shoot here.
Also make sure you transport it in a hard case with locks on it.
Or just leave the AR in NH and shoot something else when here in MA.
I hear they still allow airsoft at the ranges in MA.

I moved to NH and still shoot in MA sometimes....with a flintlock. A while ago I asked about coming into MA with a 22 bolt action rifle (no non-resident LTC) to take part in biathlon events and was told it would be ok. I still have my doubts that a State Trooper would just accept that explanation and let me go on my merry way in reality.

 

[headednorth]

I moved to NH and still shoot in MA sometimes....with a flintlock. A while ago I asked about coming into MA with a 22 bolt action rifle (no non-resident LTC) to take part in biathlon events and was told it would be ok. I still have my doubts that a State Trooper would just accept that explanation and let me go on my merry way in reality.

You cant expect the average MA cop on the side of the road to know what FOPA is or for the average prosecutor or judge in MA to care about it. Keep it locked up and tucked away and keep your mouth shut or leave it home.

 

[daekken]

I moved to NH and still shoot in MA sometimes....with a flintlock. A while ago I asked about coming into MA with a 22 bolt action rifle (no non-resident LTC) to take part in biathlon events and was told it would be ok. I still have my doubts that a State Trooper would just accept that explanation and let me go on my merry way in reality.

No. The competition exemption has been debunked here a few times due a quirk in the law. Still plenty of people that make a risk assessment and do it anyway.