Massachusetts Gun Laws & Firearms Safety Practice Exam

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Which of the following would disqualify an individual from obtaining a firearms license in Massachusetts?

  1. Outstanding parking tickets

  2. A misdemeanor conviction with a potential sentence of over two years

  3. Previous denial of a firearms license for administrative reasons

  4. None of the above

The correct answer is: A misdemeanor conviction with a potential sentence of over two years

The correct answer is based on Massachusetts law, which outlines specific criteria that can disqualify an individual from obtaining a firearms license. A misdemeanor conviction that carries a potential sentence of more than two years falls under the disqualifying factors for firearms licensing. In Massachusetts, certain felony and aggravated misdemeanor offenses can lead to a denial based on their serious nature and potential risk to public safety. The other options do not carry the same level of disqualification. Outstanding parking tickets, while a nuisance, have no bearing on firearms licensing. Similarly, previous denial of a firearms license for administrative reasons does not automatically prevent an individual from obtaining a new license unless the reasons are tied to disqualifying factors outlined in the law. Therefore, the presence of a serious misdemeanor conviction is a clear and direct reason for disqualification.

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