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Originally Posted by thortum
They can all be used as weapons. They always have and they always will.
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You aren't reading this right. According to MA law a long arm isn't considered a weapon. It is considered a firearm. Hence the need for a FID (firearm identification card).
A handgun IS considered a weapon. In MA you need a pistol permit. It is called a LTC (license to carry). This is where it gets confusing it is a license to carry firearms. There are 2 catagories of this license that I know of. Class A (high capacity) and Class B. A Class A license can be issued; For All Lawful Purposes where as a Class B cannot I don't believe. Class B permits carry restrictions with the main one usually being NO concealed carry. Thus handgun would have to be transported in a locked case or with a trigger lock in place. And unloaded.
I know I got off track from the original thread and for this I appologize.
PS; and yes I know about the military saying. "this is my weapon, this is my gun. This is for killing, (service member would then hold up his M-16) This is for fun. (service member would be grabbing his crotch)