Laughing at MA laws

[hogwylde]

Anybody who's anybody knows MA gun laws are some of the craziest in the country and the only thing that makes me feel better is that at least we aren't as bad than NJ, IL, CA, DC, and NY. Anyway, since we have a "state approved" gun list, I got to wondering about crossbows and the legality of using one for defense during a home invasion.......so I looked up MA laws regarding crossbows and this is what I found.

CHAPTER 131. INLAND FISHERIES AND GAME AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES.
Chapter 131: Section 69. Bows and arrows for hunting.
Section 69. A person shall not carry or use a bow and arrow while hunting unless said bow and arrow meet such requirements as may be set by rules and regulations which the director is hereby authorized to promulgate. Such rules and regulations shall prescribe general design, weight of pull, and type of bows and arrows, and shall conform to standards generally accepted for bows and arrows used for hunting purposes. Nothing in this paragraph shall permit the use of crossbows by any person other than a person who is permanently disabled such that the person cannot operate a conventional bow and arrow, as certified by a licensed physician. Any costs associated with obtaining the medical documentation, re-evaluation of the information or a second medical opinion are the responsibility of the applicant claiming a permanent disability. The issuance of a crossbow permit under this section shall be subject to rules and regulations promulgated by the director.

 

[wolf_fire]

What you found was the rules that govern hunting with a regular bow or crossbow.

A lot of states do not want able bodied people using crossbows as it will thin out their deer population quicker.

 

[JimTh]

When Massachusetts and the other crazy states finally restrict you guys to throwing rocks for self defense will you move out then? If not, you can visit the Gaza strip where the Palestinians have many years of practice throwing rocks at the Israelis. But then again you could be charged with getting training from a terrorist organization.

 

[kelcarry]

Laughing at MA laws? Try laughing at the whole state and the people who populate it. It is called liberal trash--and the whole state stinks of it.

 

[S&W645]

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A lot of states do not want able bodied people using crossbows as it will thin out their deer population quicker.

Thinning out deer populations in many states is needed. Even DC has to deal with it as one park in DC has a deer population of 77 per sq/mile where only 22 per sq/mile is a better population level. Sharpshooters take aim at Rock Creek Park deer - DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG

 

[wolf_fire]

Thinning out deer populations in many states is needed. Even DC has to deal with it as one park in DC has a deer population of 77 per sq/mile where only 22 per sq/mile is a better population level. Sharpshooters take aim at Rock Creek Park deer - DC News FOX 5 DC WTTG

True... but in some states having able bodied people use a more accurate crossbow would lead to over killing so THOSE states have continued to disallow crossbow use.

For example, PA used to be this way. A few years back they opened up crossbows to able bodied people to try to get the deer population further controlled. But once it is controlled, they will lift crossbow use away from us.