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As a Texas resident, I would like the opinions of any MA members on the new legislation. We all know it's terrible, but from what little I've gathered it looks like it's not getting rammed through like the NY legislation. Is there enough actual 2nd amendment support among the politicians that the new version AWB/mag ban has a reasonable chance at not passing? I've seen that breakdown of NRA ratings, but without context it does not mean much.

I ask as an outsider who is very seriously considering the Boston area for the next four years for medical residency training. Unfortunately my preference list is due soon, and once matched it's a binding commitment. I would prefer not to be forced to give everything up should I end up there.

And yes, I have drafted a concise letter urging opposition to the new ban, which I will be sending out widely to MA politicians.

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As a Texas resident, I would like the opinions of any MA members on the new legislation. We all know it's terrible, but from what little I've gathered it looks like it's not getting rammed through like the NY legislation. Is there enough actual 2nd amendment support among the politicians that the new version AWB/mag ban has a reasonable chance at not passing? I've seen that breakdown of NRA ratings, but without context it does not mean much.

I ask as an outsider who is very seriously considering the Boston area for the next four years for medical residency training. Unfortunately my preference list is due soon, and once matched it's a binding commitment. I would prefer not to be forced to give everything up should I end up there.

And yes, I have drafted a concise letter urging opposition to the new ban, which I will be sending out widely to MA politicians.

Thanks for taking the time to share your opinions with me.  This conversation is certainly in the forefront of everyone’s mind right now and it’s without a doubt that the issue of gun control will take center stage in this legislative session.

At this point I am going to reserve final judgment on any specific issues until I have had the opportunity to fully digest the Governor’s proposal, although it appears that there is little in there that I will like.  As a current gun owner I can assure you that I will be looking out for the rights provided us by the Constitution.

It is unfortunate that this discussion has turned away from ‘violence prevention’ which is the true problem we face, to ‘gun control’ which will only penalize law abiding citizens as criminals will break the law no matter what it is.

Some of the things that I would be open to discussion on, pending the details of course, include background checks, mental health awareness for gun owners, strict enforcement of current laws against straw purchasing and illegal possession, and the closing of potential gun-show loopholes.

On the other hand, I do not support magazine limits, banning of certain weapons, 1-gun a month limits, etc. I believe that those measures only function to penalize the law abiding citizens.

Again, thank you for reaching out to my office and sharing your thoughts on this very important issue.

Best regards,
Peter Durant
State Representative

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Bull27 -  am I correct in assuming this statement, "We already have an AWB, any "Assualt Rifle" owned prior to 1994 must be disposed of. That means that we can keep our neutered AR's that are post 1994" refers to new legislation proposed.  Am I correct?

I was under the impression that current MA law allows pre 94 "Assault Weapons" as defined in the 94 federal ban (two features).  Correct?

provided, however, that the term assault weapon shall not include: snipped (ii) any weapon that is operated by manual bolt, pump, lever or slide action;

The term “large capacity feeding device” shall not include an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with,.22 caliber ammunition.

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You are correct; this is just like NY's law, you can have a 10rd mag, but may only put 7 rounds in it.
So the M1 Garand would be subject to the as well, and probably be considered a "high capacity weapon"