Massachusetts Gun Laws F.A.Q.

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• +Q: Does Massachusetts require a permit to purchase weapons?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts require owners to register their firearms with the police?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts require an owner's license?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts issue open carry permits?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts issue concealed carry permits?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts have preemption over subdivisions?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts have a restriction on magazine capacity?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts support the castle doctrine?
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  A:

  In Massachusetts deadly force is legal when the person is in their home and the aggressor forced their way in and is about to severely injure or kill them. There is no duty to retreat when inside one's home.

• +Q: Does Massachusetts have a "stand-your-ground" law?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts uphold a peaceable journey?
• +Q: Does Massachusetts have restrictions on assault weapons?
• +Q: What NFA restrictions does Massachusetts have?

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