Additional Information and Airport Requirement

January 11, 2016

To know more about carrying firearms inside the airport, see “Carry Permit Limitations” section above.

There is no specific time period for the validity of the training of a permit holder. Residency of an individual is established once he is able to obtain a Driver’s license from the state of Massachusetts.

The minimum age for obtaining a license to carry in Massachusetts is 21 years old.

Laws on Using Firearms within the state: 140-129B thru 140-131P

Laws on Using Deadly Force within the state: Chpt 278 -8A & 231-85U

Laws on Using Knives: 269-10 thru 269-12 & 71-37H

Laws on Using Chemical/Electric Weapons: 140.121 & 140-131J

Laws on Using Body Armor: 269-10D

Massachusetts does not allow carrying of firearms for self-defense purposes when hunting. Under Section 10 of Part IV Title I Chapter 269, permits cover other weapons besides firearms.