Massachusetts Gun Laws
- Background check required? – A background check is required to secure a firearms license or ID card.[1]
- Permit required to purchase? – Yes[2]
- Permit required to concealed carry? – Yes
- Firearm laws – Chapter 140, §§ 121 – 131Q, 803 CMR 10.00
- Concealed carry law – § 131
Massachusetts Concealed Carry
Massachusetts residents who wish to carry a concealed firearm must obtain a License to Carry (LTC).[3] Residents who want to apply for the license must be at least 21 years old.
Every first-time applicant must complete either a Basic Hunter Education Course or a Certified Firearms Safety Course. A course completion certificate must be submitted with the Residence Firearms License Application, identification, and the application fee to the applicant’s local police station.