What is the single most important rule to remember while in possession of firearms in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts has very strict firearms stroage laws. If you are the lawful owner of a firearm and it is not under your direct control, the firearm(s) must be secured so that it is “inoperable by any person other than the owner or other lawfully authorized user”. That means that if you do not have the firearm within arms reach it should be “secured in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock”. NEVER leave a firearm unattended unless it is secured in an appropriate container or with an appropriate lock. The laws for transporting a firearm differ. If you have an unrestricted LTC you may ONLY transport a loaded handgun under your direct control on a public way. If you do not have a unrestricted LTC or if you are transporting rifles or shotguns, all firearms (handguns, rifles and shotguns) MUST be unloaded and in a locked contrainer. A locked trunk or rear storage area (out of reach by the driver and passengers) complies with this rule however, having the firea
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