Massachusetts Gun Laws
Concealed carry permit requiredEligibility and location restrictions apply.
- Concealed carry
- A permit is required for public concealed carry, with limited exceptions. Check the map before relying on an out-of-state permit.
- Open carry
- A Massachusetts license is required for handgun carry. Check license conditions before carrying openly.
- Police stops
- The guide identifies no general advance-notification duty but flags amendments to the former license-display provision. Confirm current document requirements with the licensing agency.
Sources & dates
Checked 2026-09-05.
Traveling to another state?
Check where your permit is recognized and see the carry rules along your route.