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Massachusetts firearms law involves the interaction of state statutes, administrative regulations, attorney general enforcement notices, executive guidance letters, federal law, and ongoing court decisions. These sources can conflict with each other, change without notice, and be subject to different interpretations by different agencies and courts. The information on this site represents our best understanding of the current legal framework, but it is not a substitute for professional legal counsel applied to your specific circumstances.
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