501 Mass. Reg. 6.02
Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Bona FideCollectors of Firearms. A '"bona fide collector of firearms," for the purpose of issuance of a machine gun license, shall be defined as an individual who acquires firearms for such lawful purposes as historical significance, display, research, lecturing, demonstration, test firing, investment or other like purpose. For the purpose of issuance of a machine gun license the acquisition offirearms for sporting use or for use as an offensive or defensive weapon shall not qualify an applicant as a bona fide collector of firearms. An individual licensed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. c. 44, §§ 921-929 and 27 CFR Part 178 shall be deemed a bona fide collector of firearms for the purpose of 501 CMR 6.00.
501 CMR 6.02