Moving to MA from NC

[firstgen]

I'm wondering how one goes about moving a hand gun, deer rifle and a 12 gauge shot gun from North Carolina to Massachusetts. The owner is licsensed for a concealed hand gun in NC. Thanks for any help in advance

 

[mrjam2jab]

The moving part is easy...just packed them up unloaded and drive on up there.

Once you get there is where is starts getting "deep"

Welcome to MA

Gun Laws (M.G.L. ch. 140, s. 131 and ch. 269 s. 10, 12B & 14)

In 1998, Massachusetts enacted some of the toughest gun control laws in the country. These laws have significantly changed requirements regarding the purchase, possession, carrying, storage, and licensing of firearms. This summary highlights a few of the key points. However, it in no way sets forth all of the obligations and rights of individuals with regard to firearms laws.

Local police departments have the authority to issue gun permits. Such permits include licenses to carry (L.T.C.) and firearm identification cards (F.I.D.). There are two types of licenses to carry. A Class A license to carry allows an individual to purchase, possess and carry large-capacity handguns, rifles, shotguns and feeding devices. A Class A license to carry is the only permit that authorizes a holder to carry a concealed and loaded firearm. A Class B license to carry permits a holder to purchase, possess, and carry non-large capacity handguns and large-capacity rifles and shotguns.

There are also two types of firearm identification cards. Unrestricted firearm identification cards allow for the possession of non-large capacity rifles and shotguns. The restricted version of the card is available solely for the possession of chemical sprays.

Massachusetts gun laws require that all firearms, rifles, and shotguns be stored in a secured, locked container or equipped with a tamper resistant mechanical lock or other safety devices properly engaged as to render the weapon inoperable by unlawful users. Moreover, every firearm and large capacity weapon sold in the Commonwealth must be equipped with a safety device (trigger lock) designed to prevent its discharge by an unauthorized user.

New residents have 60 days to obtain proper licenses. Non-residents may obtain temporary licenses to carry through the Firearms Record Bureau in order to possess and transport firearms through the Commonwealth. All non-residents must comply with all Massachusetts laws regarding transportation and storage while in the Commonwealth.

No one may possess, transport or store any type of gun in a building or on the grounds of any school without prior authorization by the board in charge of the school.

For more information please contact your local police department or:

Firearms Records Bureau
Criminal History Systems Board
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2200
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-4780
www.mass.gov/chsb/frb/frb_faqs.html

To check for any criminal records, contact:

Criminal History Systems Board
Executive Office of Public Safety
200 Arlington Street, Suite 2000
Chelsea, MA 02150
(617) 660-4600
Fax: (617) 660-4613
Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) - Executive Office of Public Safety - Mass.Gov

 

[Phillip Gain]

First off, understand that your NC license means precisely nothing here in Massachusetts. This state does not recognize any firearms licenses of any kind issued from any other state.

A much more detailed discussion of the Massachusetts licensing structure can be found on the GOAL (Gun Owners Action League) website:
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Here is the most important part of that:

New Residents: The laws exempts move in and possession in the home for new residents for sixty (60) days. Until you receive the proper license do not transport any firearms and/or ammunition. GOAL recommends getting the required training and application in to the police department within the first two weeks of residency as it may take forty-five (45) days to process your application for licensure.

What town are you moving to? I can give you the requisite instruction, or refer you to a qualified instructor or school close by.

 

[ARV]

Oh, if you bring them the day you move no paperwork is required as far as registering. Bring them in state after that and a fa-10 is reqired for eah. (Don't believe or use the online crap tthat offers to let new residents register you don't have to and, get paper forms if you ever need them online form sucks and has issues...and I like to make them actually work to attempt to justify their worthss existance.)

 

[Phillip Gain]

I'll agree with ARV. Don't register anything. Just make sure to get your LTC. Try to apply for a LTC-A without restrictions.

 

[RJ_Whitlock]

By the looks of things, your better off staying in NC.