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MA S1419

Relative to the lawful sale of handguns


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to the lawful sale of handguns. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill seeks to amend existing laws related to the lawful sale of handguns in Massachusetts. Key provisions include: 1) exempting weapons from rules and regulations under Chapter 93A, 2) requiring licensees to submit electronic records of all sales, rentals, and leases to the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services, 3) prohibiting the sale of firearms prone to firing more than once per trigger pull or exploding during firing, and 4) allowing licensees to sell firearms at gun shows or collectors club meetings, provided they comply with state and federal laws. The bill also outlines various other conditions and requirements for licensees, such as verifying the validity of licenses and IDs, posting safety warnings, and maintaining detailed records.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2565 (on 02/27/2020)

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