I'm assuming all FID compliant rifles? Garands, SKS rifles, what else?

I blame that, in part, on some of the propaganda put out by the NRA and other national pro-gun organizations.

While she did leave the door open for reinterpretation she was much more specific than most people give her credit for.

For example, I saw one nationally respected source claim that all semi-automatic firearms were banned in Massachusetts because of Helaey's enforcement notice. That particular piece made specific reference to semi-automatic sporting shotguns and attempted claim that they operated like (banned models) on virtue of the fact that they are semi-automatic. We all know that the enforcement notice is much more specific than that. Moreover, if there was some ambiguity (which there is plenty of, though Healey was a little more specific than she has been on certain things in the past) they could say that instead of making broad statments that burn into peoples minds and have harmful effect. The reality is that their intent isn't to disseminate useful information when they make releases like that but rile up political spirits. That's why when California recently expanded its assault weapons ban some of the same national outlets were quick to say that California banned all semi-automatic rifles- -when those who were paying attention learned that was not the case.  

In fact, even despite the potential breadth of Healey's notice, there are certain semi-automatic rifles and shotguns which we know FOR FACT are not considered assault weapons, as defined.

I somewhat agree, but the way it is worded with similar actions, parts such as a bolt, bolt carrier, charging handle, detachable magazine. The problem is that it is so vague that she might say it's only ARs and AKs but it can potentially be more depending on the day and how they interpret it that day. It's left open to change at any given time.

It's also about more than guns, it's the AG stepping out of line and bypassing due process. There is no vote, there is no law, there are only threats to our law abiding citizens and dealers.

But unless I'm understanding this wrong, the AG didn't create a new law, she's just changing how she is interpreting and enforcing a current law.

Some of the bigger stores out there that are known not to take chances are selling M1A's and Mini-14 Tactical models. Basically seems to be non pistol grip semi's.

I saw this today... Don't know how true this is...

http://www.alloutdoor.com/2016/08/22/mass-ag-accidentally-un-bans-ar-15/

I hope this helps guys

guidance and directives are not LAW

Do we know if private sales/transfers are still okay?

Sorry if this is a stupid question, but I just moved to MA from MI (where the firearms laws were very different)...Can I buy a complete AR upper from someone and have them ship it to me in Massachusetts? The way I understand it this is not a firearm without the lower, correct?

Many are scared of selling to MA folks, but yes perfectly legal.

Seems like other than M1A's/M14's and Mini's, we have Tavor's available as well. I'm assuming newer designs not included in the ban are good to go as well, like the PS90 and FS2000, etc., correct?

They do

I've seen plenty of 10 round mags for the PS90

Are pre-94 rifles still play to transfer in from out of state?

Per MGL, yes.



Per AG? Likely. She has said so a few times, but other times (radio show interviews in particular) she said basically nothing is legal.

Yes...or you can buy a complete upper and have it shipped directly to yourself. Attaching that upper to a lower becomes a gray area.

Based on the AG's current (and likely wrong...though it'll probably cost $100k+ and several years to fight) interpretation, mounting an upper lower made after 1994 is a 10-years-in-prison felony.

If the upper has a threaded barrel, flash hider, or bayonet lug AND the lower has a pistol grip and removable magazine AND the lower was made after 1994, it's pretty much black-and-white illegal to assemble them.

Also, keep in mind that a "firearm" in MA law isn't what you think of as a firearm. Pistols and revolvers (not shoulder-fired) are considered "firearms" in MA. Rifles and shotguns (shoulder fired) are NOT considered "firearms", they are either "rifles" or "shotguns". Also, unless it's assembled and capable of firing, MA doesn't consider it to be a "firearm", "rifle", or "shotgun" (including lowers...though lowers are subject to federal rules).

Tavor x95 is the best .223 rifle that can be bought new in ma. I also believe certain models of the vz58 should be legal too.