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Improper Storage of a Fir…

Improper Storage of a Firearm in Massachusetts: G.L. c. 140, § 131L — Locked Containers, Safety Devices, Penalties, and Defenses

Massachusetts takes the safe storage of firearms seriously. Under G.L. c. 140, § 131L, it is a crime to store or keep a firearm, rifle, shotgun, or machine gun unless it is secured in a locked container or equipped with a properly engaged tamper-res…
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