⚠️ This matrix is not current. Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024 introduced roughly 116 pages of changes to Massachusetts firearms law — renumbering some sections, adding new ones, and altering the scope of others. The table below reflects the prior structure of the law and is provided as a starting point for locating a topic, not as a citation you should rely on without verifying the current text. Before citing any section below, cross-check it against the current Mass. General Laws Chapter 140 (§§ 121–131Q) and the Chapter 135 legal summary page for what’s changed.
| Topic | Reference | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ammunition — Dealer | M.G.L. c. 140, § 122B | Also see c. 140, § 123 (Conditions of licenses) |
| Ammunition — Definition | M.G.L. c. 140, § 121 | |
| Ammunition — Nonresidents | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131F | |
| Ammunition — Possession | M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(h) | Refer to the definition of “Ammunition” in c. 140, § 121 |
| Ammunition — Purchase | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131E | |
| Ammunition — Sale to Aliens | M.G.L. c. 140, § 130 | |
| Ammunition — Storage | 527 CMR 13.04 | Covers permits to store large quantities of ammunition; issued by local Fire Dept. |
| Ammunition — Surrendering | M.G.L. c. 140, § 129D | Covers surrender upon loss of license |
| Ammunition — Theatrical Exemptions | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131F½ | Covers carrying/possession of a firearm and blank ammunition |
| Assault Weapon — Definition | M.G.L. c. 140, § 121 | |
| Assault Weapon — Possession | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131M | Refers to the 1994 ban; substantially amended by Chapter 135 — verify current text |
| BB Guns — Sale to Minors | M.G.L. c. 269, § 12A | Selling or furnishing an air rifle to a minor |
| BB Guns — Possession by Minors | M.G.L. c. 269, § 12B | |
| Black Powder — Possession | M.G.L. c. 140, § 129C(p) | Covers possession of ammunition for black powder rifles/shotguns |
| Black Powder — Loaded | M.G.L. c. 269, § 12D(a) | |
| Body Armor — Use in a Crime | M.G.L. c. 269, § 10D | |
| Carrying on a Public Way — Rifles or Shotguns | M.G.L. c. 269, § 12D | |
| Castle Doctrine | M.G.L. c. 278, § 8A | Covers protection from prosecution for use of deadly force in self-defense in one’s dwelling |
| Dealers — Licensed | M.G.L. c. 140, § 122 | Also see §§ 122A, 122B, 123 |
| Definitions | M.G.L. c. 140, § 121 | |
| Electrical Weapons — Possession | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131J | |
| Extreme Risk Protection Orders — Petitions | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131R | See also mass.gov — c.140 §§131R–131Y |
| FID Cards — Application | M.G.L. c. 140, § 129B | |
| FID Cards — Replacement of Lost/Stolen | 501 CMR 9 | Covers replacement of lost or stolen FID/LTC |
| FID Cards — Restrictions & Exemptions | M.G.L. c. 140, § 129C | |
| FID Cards — Revocation | M.G.L. c. 140, § 129D | Covers surrender procedures |
| Firearm Discharge (Private Property) | M.G.L. c. 131, § 58 | |
| Firearm Discharge (Private Property) | M.G.L. c. 269, § 12E | |
| Handgun — Alien Permits | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131F | |
| Handgun — Definition | M.G.L. c. 140, § 121 | |
| Handgun — Illegal Multiple Sales | M.G.L. c. 269, § 10E | |
| Handgun — Nonresidents | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131G | Covers shooting events, transportation, non-resident hunting |
| Handgun — Sale Of | M.G.L. c. 140, § 123 | Statutory version |
| Handgun — Sale Of | 940 CMR 16.00 | Regulatory version |
| Handgun — Transportation | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131C(a)–(b) | |
| License to Carry (LTC) — Application | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131 | |
| License to Carry (LTC) — Carrying Expired | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131(m) | Covers non-criminal charges for carrying under an expired license |
| License to Carry (LTC) — Replacement of Lost/Stolen | 501 CMR 9 | |
| License to Carry (LTC) — Revocation | M.G.L. c. 140, § 129D | Covers surrender procedures |
| Large Capacity — Transportation of Rifle & Shotgun | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131C(c) | |
| Large Capacity Feeding Device — Definition | M.G.L. c. 140, § 121 | |
| Large Capacity Feeding Device — Illegal Transfer | M.G.L. c. 269, § 10F | |
| Large Capacity Feeding Device — License Required | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131 | LTC-A |
| Large Capacity Feeding Device — Possession | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131M | Refers to 1994 ban; substantially amended by Chapter 135 — verify current text |
| Large Capacity Feeding Device — Purchase | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131E(b) | Covers LTC requirement |
| Large Capacity Feeding Device — Transportation | M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(m) | |
| Private Sales | M.G.L. c. 140, § 128B | Covers non-dealer sales |
| Prohibited Person — Definition | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131(i)–(x) | Who may not be issued an LTC |
| Safety Courses | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131P | Substantially amended by Chapter 135 — see the MA LTC & FID page for current requirements |
| Schools — Possession Within | M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(j) | |
| Sound Suppressors / Silencers | M.G.L. c. 269, § 10A | |
| Storage | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131L | Storage requirements |
| Surrendering — Upon Revocation | M.G.L. c. 140, § 129D | |
| Surrendering Program | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131O | Buy-backs, etc. |
| Temporary License — Non-Residents | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131F | |
| Temporary License — Theatrical | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131F½ | |
| Transportation — Firearms & Large Capacity Rifles/Shotguns | M.G.L. c. 140, § 131C |
This matrix is a navigational aid only, not legal advice. Given the scope of Chapter 135’s changes, always confirm the current, official text of any section above at the official Mass. General Laws site before relying on it.