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Massachusetts Gun Possession Laws (2026)

Restricted: Massachusetts has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs), an assault-weapon ban, and a ban on large-capacity devices.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Massachusetts has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, or ERPOs), an assault-weapon ban, and a ban on large-capacity devices. The assault-weapon ban was broadened by 2024 Ch. 135.

Official source: mass.gov →

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Gun Possession in states bordering Massachusetts

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ConnecticutRestricted
Connecticut has a red-flag law in effect, known as a risk warrant (CGS 29-38c), an assault-weapons ban from a 2013 law, and a 10-round magazine limit.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: cga.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
New HampshirePermitted
New Hampshire has no red-flag law (also called an Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO), and no assault-weapon ban or state limit on magazine capacity.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nhsp.dos.nh.gov · Full New Hampshire rule →
New YorkRestricted
New York has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Orders) and bans "assault weapons" and magazines holding more than 10 rounds under the SAFE Act.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: ny.gov · Full New York rule →
Rhode IslandRestricted
Rhode Island has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Order Act, 2018) and a ban on large-capacity magazines, set at 10 rounds. …
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · Source: governor.ri.gov · Full Rhode Island rule →
VermontConditional
Vermont has a red-flag law (Extreme Risk Protection Order, or ERPO) in effect, and while there is no assault-weapon ban, magazine limits do apply.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: dps.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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