Registering your guns in MA

[Deleted member 28227]

Any MA residents out there? (Boston specifically)

I'm looking to get some clarification on getting a FID. Does a CO Hunter's safety count?

Tried to call a couple of local and state agencies, but surprise with Covid it's hard to get a hold of anyone.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Here is one source of info. Since fingerprints and photo are required I doubt CO hunter's safety gets you anywhere in this process.

GOAL - Info for Gun Owners Moving into MA

goal.org

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Here is one source of info. Since fingerprints and photo are required I doubt CO hunter's safety gets you anywhere in this process.

GOAL - Info for Gun Owners Moving into MA

goal.org

This is what I was referring to, the training requirement for an FID.

 

[VikingsGuy]

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This is what I was referring to, the training requirement for an FID.

Since a big part of these types of laws is to make gun ownership a sufficient hassle that people just give up, I would be shocked if they gave you credit for CO class. My guess is the specific reference to their "Division of F&W" is not an accident. I would expect every step of the way will be made as cumbersome and inconvenient as possible. It's not just about "safety" - it is about culturally signaling that guns are not welcome in MA.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I'd call the Mass Dept of Fisheries & Wildlife and get a clarification. Most of those courses are transferable to other states, but Vikingsguy has a point of about the culture in Mass. Your hunter ed may transfer for hunting licensing, but not FID.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Since a big part of these types of laws is to make gun ownership a sufficient hassle that people just give up, I would be shocked if they gave you credit for CO class. My guess is the specific reference to their "Division of F&W" is not an accident. I would expect every step of the way will be made as cumbersome and inconvenient as possible. It's not just about "safety" - it is about culturally signaling that guns are not welcome in MA.

This is generally my thinking as well... considering just taking the concealed carry class and getting the highest level license, if you’re jumping through hoops might as well jump through them all.

 

[VikingsGuy]

This is generally my thinking as well... considering just taking the concealed carry class and getting the highest level license, if you’re jumping through hoops might as well jump through them all.

if only mayo . . . .

 

[MTGomer]

I use the second item on this list when I go to California. Your mileage in Massachusetts may vary

 

[Deleted member 28227]

if only mayo . . . .

On so many levels

 

[MTGomer]

Not that I was joking above, but on a more serious note, do they reciprocate other states concealed carry permits?

 

[rwc101]

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Not that I was joking above, but on a more serious note, do they reciprocate other states concealed carry permits?

They do not... any because they don't a CC permit from MA isn't good in most states.

So if I jump through all the hopes to get a MA permit it wont be accepted if I choose to carry in WY, CO, NM, WA, OR, NY, PA, ME, etc etc.

 

[VikingsGuy]

I use the second item on this list when I go to California. Your mileage in Massachusetts may vary

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I'll help on your appeal pro bono, but don't bend over in the shower for the 4 years that will take to get resolved

 

[MO Betta]

Reciprocity Map

This will tell you where CC is honored, Mass-holes don't look to honor any but their own.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Since a big part of these types of laws is to make gun ownership a sufficient hassle that people just give up, I would be shocked if they gave you credit for CO class.

Finally got through to someone in MA... yeah MA doesn't not give out-of-state hunting reciprocity

So looks like I'm signing up for my 3rd hunter's safety class in 8 years.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Finally got through to someone in MA... yeah MA doesn't not give out-of-state hunting reciprocity

So looks like I'm signing up for my 3rd hunter's safety class in 8 years.

surprise, surprise

You will also be thrilled to see how they work the overall permit to possess process - 60 day grace period for new resident with zero tolerance or allowance for extension. Registration process that requires the government to get back to you within 40 days, but they can merely ask for more info, or blow it off altogether with no particular punishment or recourse - and no extension to your 60 days. Now I assume they have better things todo than to bust applicants post-60 days, but still it is a ridiculous structure that puts all the risk on the evil person that wants to possess an evil hunting rifle in the enlightened commonwealth.

 

[SFC B]

Off question a bit here....and having been forced to live in a neighboring state many years ago (CT)......are you being forced on threat of death to move there? Uggghhh. I have lived in all of the major regions of the US (Midwest, NE, SE, Intermountain West and West coast) and the NE (except for NH, VT, ME) makes my skin crawl.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

surprise, surprise

You will also be thrilled to see how they work the overall permit to possess process - 60 day grace period for new resident with zero tolerance or allowance for extension. Registration process that requires the government to get back to you within 40 days, but they can merely ask for more info, or blow it off altogether with no particular punishment or recourse - and no extension to your 60 days. Now I assume they have better things todo than to bust applicants post-60 days, but still it is a ridiculous structure that puts all the risk on the evil person that wants to possess an evil hunting rifle in the enlightened commonwealth.

Yeah I'm glad I'm starting this now... I have no doubt that I still won't be legally allowed to have my hunting rifle in my home till December... glad I have cousins in Vermont.

 

[VikingsGuy]

The Cambridge area has a ton to offer and is a great place to be 30-something without kids. It's not so great with kids due mainly to cost of living for living space. And it's not a happy place for a gun owner. But lots of other good things about the area.

 

[Deleted member 28227]

Off question a bit here....and having been forced to live in a neighboring state many years ago (CT)......are you being forced on threat of death to move there? Uggghhh. I have lived in all of the major regions of the US (Midwest, NE, SE, Intermountain West and West coast) and the NE (except for NH, VT, ME) makes my skin crawl.

New job for my wife... our next adventure....

Hopefully I will do lots of venison diplomacy over the next few years