Massachusetts Residents Question

[Tom B]

Is it legal to ship Hi Cap Mags into Mass for a private sale?

 

[jimpeel]

I believe not but try http://www.goal.org to see what they have posted or contact them at:

Phone: 508-393-5333

Fax: 508-393-5222

Email: [email protected]

 

[Tom B]

Thanks I looked it up there and any mag over 10rds is illegal.

 

[M1911]

No, that is NOT true. Standard capacity magazines are legal in MA. However, the recipient has to have the appropriate MA license -- either a License To Carry Class A or Class B. Large Capacity Feeding devices are defined in MGL C140 S121, which reads, in part:

""Large capacity feeding device'', (i) a fixed or detachable magazine, box, drum, feed strip or similar device capable of accepting, or that can be readily converted to accept, more than ten rounds of ammunition or more than five shotgun shells; or (ii) a large capacity ammunition feeding device as defined in the federal Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. section 921(a)(31). The term ""large capacity feeding device'' shall not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber ammunition.

These are specifically allowed to be owned by persons with a License to carry, as defined in MGL C140 S131 Para A which reads, in part

(a) A Class A license shall entitle a holder thereof to purchase, rent, lease, borrow, possess and carry: (i) firearms, including large capacity firearms, and feeding devices and ammunition therefor, for all lawful purposes, subject to such restrictions relative to the possession, use or carrying of firearms as the licensing authority deems proper; and (ii) rifles and shotguns, including large capacity weapons, and feeding devices and ammunition therefor, for all lawful purposes;

You can see the full text here: http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/140-121.htm
and here:
http://www.state.ma.us/legis/laws/mgl/140-131.htm