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Stun Gun Laws

Is Stun Gun Legal In Massachusetts?

Stun Gun in MA is Legal with Restrictions.

Legal, with restrictions — License to Carry (LTC) required Massachusetts exempts stun guns from several of its general weapons-licensing sections but directs the Secretary of Public Safety and Security to regulate access and use by non-licensed persons (M.G.L. c. 140 § 131J). In practice this requires a Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC) to purchase or possess a stun gun. Whether the 2024 Massachusetts Firearms Act changed any of these requirements has not been independently confirmed. Statute: M.G.L. c. 140 § 131J; licensing requirement set by implementing regulation under that section Source: Massachusetts General Laws (via Justia) This is general information, not legal advice. Laws change. Confirm current requirements with Massachusetts authorities or your own counsel before purchasing or carrying.

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