Terrorist paper targets are illegal?

[Rob Boudrie]

That doesnt matter, but what is the point of not allowing people to shoot human shaped targets in clubs that have an LTC? I

The point is people were shooting at targets of Rep. Hodgkins and he didn't approve.

 

[Billsail]

Here's the regs:


The colonel of state police may, after an investigation, grant a Class A license to a club or facility with an on-site shooting range or gallery, which club is incorporated under the laws of the commonwealth for the possession, storage and use of large capacity weapons, ammunition therefor and large capacity feeding devices for use with such weapons on the premises of such club; provided, however, that not less than one shareholder of such club shall be qualified and suitable to be issued such license; and provided further, that such large capacity weapons and ammunition feeding devices may be used under such Class A club license only by such members that possess a valid firearm identification card issued under section 129B or a valid Class A or Class B license to carry firearms, or by such other persons that the club permits while under the direct supervision of a certified firearms safety instructor or club member who, in the case of a large capacity firearm, possesses a valid Class A license to carry firearms or, in the case of a large capacity rifle or shotgun, possesses a valid Class A or Class B license to carry firearms. Such club shall not permit shooting at targets that depict human figures, human effigies, human silhouettes or any human images thereof, except by public safety personnel performing in line with their official duties.

No large capacity weapon or large capacity feeding device shall be removed from the premises except for the purposes of: (i) transferring such firearm or feeding device to a licensed dealer; (ii) transporting such firearm or feeding device to a licensed gunsmith for repair; (iii) target, trap or skeet shooting on the premises of another club incorporated under the laws of the commonwealth and for transporting thereto; (iv) attending an exhibition or educational project or event that is sponsored by, conducted under the supervision of or approved by a public law enforcement agency or a nationally or state recognized entity that promotes proficiency in or education about semiautomatic weapons and for transporting thereto and therefrom; (v) hunting in accordance with the provisions of chapter 131; or (vi) surrendering such firearm or feeding device under the provisions of section 129D. Any large capacity weapon or large capacity feeding device kept on the premises of a lawfully incorporated shooting club shall, when not in use, be secured in a locked container, and shall be unloaded during any lawful transport. The clerk or other corporate officer of such club shall annually file a report with the colonel of state police and the commissioner of the department of criminal justice information services listing all large capacity weapons and large capacity feeding devices owned or possessed under such license. The colonel of state police or his designee, shall have the right to inspect all firearms owned or possessed by such club upon request during regular business hours and said colonel may revoke or suspend a club license for a violation of any provision of this chapter or chapter 269 relative to the ownership, use or possession of large capacity weapons or large capacity feeding devices.


It sounds like a regulation to control weapons stored at a club. Meaningless IMO.

The kicker is, and I could be wrong, but I don't think any club in MA that stores weapons (properly, of course), is required to obtain this license. It appears to be entirely voluntary, and one of the most useless and BS regulations ever adopted. A total waste of paper and ink. On second thought, there are many useless regulations. This is but one of many.

Members of Andover Sportsmens Club should petition their BOD to not renew...waste of time and money.

 

[Sinitron]

I dont know the guys name (thats how often I see him). He is the only RM there.

Bizarre. That club is a few miles north of my house.

I was thinking of joining this spring/summer (another good friend of mine is a member there), but c'mon, really? Paper targets with plastic skeletons?
I'll stick to my tiny little club where the other shooters laugh at my cartoon pictures of zombies.

The old colony indoor range was a bummer for me... lead only rounds limited my choices other than .22LR.

 

[davemata]

Right got it, I'm getting a poster of Andy Warhol and lighting the up.

Danke.

 

[dwarven1]

As long as your club does not have a Class A LTC it is perfectly legal shoot at pictures of people.

Depending upon the picture, that might be in bad taste, but that is a different question entirely.

Yeah... about that. I wouldn't shoot at a pic of any current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave if'n I was you, though. The Secret Service takes a very dim view of that if they find out about it, so unless you want an unpleasant interview with guys with no sense of humor, I'd stick to other subjects.

 

[Rob Boudrie]

Yeah... about that. I wouldn't shoot at a pic of any current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave if'n I was you, though. The Secret Service takes a very dim view of that if they find out about it, so unless you want an unpleasant interview with guys with no sense of humor, I'd stick to other subjects.

Not only an interview, but you'll be on a list you really don't want to be on, and may find the Flowers By Irene truck parked outside your house whenever a protectee is in your area.

Interestingly enough, the NICS training offered by the FBI mentioned that anyone on a "secret service watch list" would be denied a purchase, but the instructor did not mention any statutory basis for said denial.

 

[M1911]

Yeah... about that. I wouldn't shoot at a pic of any current resident of 1600 Pennsylvania Ave if'n I was you, though. The Secret Service takes a very dim view of that if they find out about it, so unless you want an unpleasant interview with guys with no sense of humor, I'd stick to other subjects.

Yup.