Massachusetts Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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What type of firearm is a Massachusetts resident prohibited from owning without a specific license?

  1. Handguns

  2. Semi-automatic weapons

  3. Assault weapons

  4. All of the above

The correct answer is: Assault weapons

In Massachusetts, residents must have a specific license to own assault weapons, which are heavily regulated under state law. The Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban prohibits the sale, transfer, and possession of specific semi-automatic firearms deemed to be assault weapons, unless an individual possesses a special license obtained for that purpose. While handguns and semi-automatic weapons also require licenses to own, they are not classified in the same restricted category as assault weapons. Regular handgun ownership typically requires a Firearm Identification Card (FID) or License to Carry (LTC), both of which are more accessible compared to the stringent conditions for possessing assault weapons. Thus, for this particular question, the focus is on the higher level of restriction placed on assault weapons, making it clear that a specific license is essential for ownership in Massachusetts.

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