Massachusetts H4885
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1293 (j) A nonresident who is at least 18 years of age may possess rifles and shotguns that are
1294 not large capacity or semi-automatic and ammunition therefor: (i) to hunt during hunting season
1295 with a nonresident hunting license or a hunting license or permit lawfully issued from their state
1296 of residence, which has substantially similar requirements to those in section 11 of chapter 131,
1297 as determined by the colonel of the state police pursuant to subsection (l); (ii) while on a firing or
1298 shooting range; (iii) while traveling in or through the commonwealth; provided, that the rifles
1299 and shotguns that are not large capacity or semi-automatic shall be unloaded and in a locked
1300 container pursuant to sections 131C and 131L; or (iv) while at a firearm showing or display
1301 organized by a regularly existing gun collectors’ club or association.
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