MA gun law question

[thortum]

They can all be used as weapons. They always have and they always will.

[PJT]

tsk..tsk..tsk

A weapon is an instrument to maim or kill. That is the sole purpose of a weapon.

A firearm is a machine that shoots projectiles. That is it's sole purpose.

A firearm can be a weapon if need be but it is not it's intended role.

It's all in the meaning.

But to answer the original question, I would put a lock on the trigger, then lock the case that it's in and keep it out of reach. i.e in the cargo area under a blanket or some form of cover.

Edited to add- Probably better if you can break down the gun for transport. Still lock the receiver/trigger but if you want to be ultra safe, transport in pieces.

It's all about intent. If you take proper cautions and reasonable measures then there is no intent.

[MAC]

Originally Posted by thortum

They can all be used as weapons. They always have and they always will.

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)

[MAC]

Sorry about the above response thortum. I didn't finish reading the whole thread when I responded.