Might be moving to Massachussetts

Well when you say a good offer keep in mind the cost of living in MA is much higher than Arkansas, you're going from around 92% of the national average to almost 125% of the national average.

Having said that I only know their gun laws suck, I'm guessing all your guns are legal their, just make sure no standard capacity magazines are carried with you. It's a "may issue" state and if around the major cities I would assume they may not most likely issue. From the interwebz so take it as you will.

May Issue to Residents and Non-Residents.

A Class A license authorizes carrying of handguns, including large capacity handguns, for all lawful purposes, subject to such restrictions relative to the possession, use or carrying of handguns as the licensing authority deems proper, and carrying of rifles and shotguns, including large capacity rifles and shotguns, for all lawful purposes, subject to restrictions imposed by the licensing authority. A class A license holder may carry a loaded handgun in a vehicle, if it is under his direct control. However, this does not apply to large capacity rifles or shotguns. Such firearms must be carried unloaded, in the locked trunk or in a locked case or other secure container.

A Class B license authorizes carrying of non-large capacity handguns for all lawful purposes, subject to such restrictions relative to the possession, use or carrying of such handguns as the licensing authority deems proper, and carrying of rifles and shotguns, including large capacity rifles and shotguns, for all lawful purposes, subject to restrictions imposed by the licensing authority. However, a class B license does NOT entitle the holder to carry or possess a loaded firearm in a concealed manner in a public way or place. A class B license holder may not carry a loaded firearm of any type in his vehicle; all firearms must be carried unloaded, in the locked trunk or in a locked case or other secure container.


Valid reasons for requesting a concealed handgun include personal threats, being in a high-risk profession or routinely carrying large amounts of cash.

Here's the thread you need to read:
http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/56054-MOVING-to-Massachusetts-Read-Here-First!

If I had to move back there, I'd definitely try to live across the state line in NH and commute.

I moved out of Massachusetts a while back but if memory serves you need an FOID card to own/buy any firearms or ammunition. Getting a concealed carry permit was *very* difficult in much of the state unless you know someone.

Definitely want to do your research before you travel there.

Armed,

I'm also in central Arkansas and enjoy the firearms freedom we have here. Arkansas understands and supports my second amendment rights as recognized in the U.S. Constitution. As an example, we just had the Attorney General state that open carry was permitted in the Arkansas.

There would have to be a very, very big increase in some personal benefit for me to elect to move to an oppressive state which restricts my Constitutionally recognized rights. As others have said, your cost of living, taxes, and lifestyle would all change. Factor these into your decision.

Just saying...

Edmo

Don't move to Massachusetts. Rents are sky high, basically $1000 a month minimum.

See if you can move to New Hampshire instead.
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Edited: In retrospect, my Friday night post was too far OT. I jumped on the bandwagon trying to convince ArmedAccountant to not move to MA (suggested ME, instead) -- but it's not my place to do that. If he's got good reason to be in MA, then I guess we should answer his questions.

<subliminal msg> Don't move to Mass! </subliminal msg>

When I drive from AR to PA, I go out of my way to drive AROUND that oppressive state.

If this were me. I`d do my own home work on the weapon laws in mass.

That way I`d get the facts.

Opinions are some times interesting /helpful. But you can`t say, " well, somebody said." If you get in a bind.

I live in Ma so I can give you a rough idea on the gun laws. Of your firearm the only one that will be problematic is the Ruger SR 40 if it has a high cap mag don't bring it here. Our current laws are very similar to the fed AWB. Mag capacity for your pistol is 10 rds. You'll have to get a LTC and in order to do that you'll have to take a safety course. The laws in Ma have changed recently so getting a LTC may not be as difficult as it used to be. If you go to Northeastshooters.com they have a list of red and green towns. Red difficult to impossible,green no problems.

"Don't move to Massachusetts. Rents are sky high, basically $1000 a month minimum."

and this is based on???....your personal experience or ???????

$1000 a month for what? One bed room in a poorly maintained building starts at $650, here. No such thing as a $1000 a month apt., in TO.
Still don't move to Massachusetts. One of the most repressive states.

Since the OP did not state what PART of MA he is moving to, residing in NH may or may not be feasible.
Contrary to what many seem to think, there ARE more important things in life than just gun laws.

Yes, knife laws, and distance to in-laws. Fewer of the former, and more distance to the latter!

Depending on where you have to work, or what other factors figure in to a particular area of MA, I agree that you'd be alot better off in NH and commuting to MA for work - many do that, up to ~50-60 mile drive, which can basically take your from southern NH to Boston. The cost of living in MA is alot higher than in AR. I lived there for a few years back int he early 90s, and quickly decided I had to get out at my next opportunity. I moved to Vermont, and have since moved back into NH - either of these are - IMO - waaaay better than living in MA.

My wife moved from ma to vt to be with me but we often go to her family's place outside Boston and have lots of friends there. The gun laws are not as restrictive as people think in some ways, but are definitely based on pay for the privilege. They have 10 rd restriction and other kinds of pre ban post ban kind of bs. The main factor is you have to pay and jump hoops for a permit to own firearms and you have to keep paying to keep it. Same with carry permits. Whether you will be able to get a carry permit depends on what town you live in. It will be expensive.
Your guns will have to stay outside ma until you get a permit, then you will have to transfer them in through an ffl. More expense.
Most people I know in ma have guns, but they pay for it.
This brings up what others have said.
Plenty of good reasons to live in ma, but you must be aware of the HUGE difference in cost of EVERYTHING there. This must be factored in to any job offer.
As also said, very common to commute from nh for these reasons.
Good luck to you and your family.

The main factor is you have to pay and jump hoops for a permit to own firearms and you have to keep paying to keep it.

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North of Maine by boat.

That's Mt Thor. Largest vertical drop on Earth. 4101'.

Why live anywhere else?

^Sounds great. You can overcome most of the firearms obstacle. Go for it! Boston is a great city for a history buff. So are the environs.

And the Red Sox have been my favorite sports team since 1956. You can become a fan and help to root us back to the World Series.

Living in a different state wouldn't work for me. The longer the commute the less time I get with my family and my family is everything to me.

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Someone whose life doesn't revolve around gun ownership 24/7? Imagine that Enjoy your new life in a great place for history.

I don't see how you could live surrounded by liberals and Democrat trash. You could not offer me enough money to live there. Good luck.

"When I drive from AR to PA, I go out of my way to drive AROUND that oppressive state."

Wait, I still can't get my head around this. Someone would go from AR to PA via MA???

I believe that MA is shotgun only for big game hunting. Not sure if that's your thing or not.