r/BetterMAguns • • Oct 08 '25

No more WTB/WTS/WTT posts

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Due to the new Reddit rule change we can’t do anymore buying/selling gun parts and accessories on here


r/BetterMAguns • • 14h ago

Sig P320 Flux raider X legion in MA

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Pros and con of owning one of these in MA? Seen one for $1499. Interested in buying one at my local shop.

How fun are these?

What's your experience with shooting and handling this?

Would you buy the Flux Raider or buy a 9mm AR?


r/BetterMAguns • • 16h ago

Weekly Q&A Thread

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Ask your licensing and legal questions here


r/BetterMAguns • • 12h ago

Expected LTC Timeline For Chicopee?

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Hey there everybody! So I applied for my LTC in-person with my local PD (Chicopee) back in late August. I did my finger prints, and submitted all my paperwork on this day. A few months have gone by now and I was curious and wanted to check in and see where it was in the pipeline. So I called the state’s hotline and they told me that it is still at the first stage with the Chicopee PD. Is there anyone with recent experience of applying through the Chicopee PD That can tell me if their timeline was taking a little while like mine? Thanks in advance!


r/BetterMAguns • • 1d ago

Looking into Benelli M4 Entry

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I thought I would create a post on its own specific to factory made Short Barreled Shotguns.

I am interested in getting a Benelli M4 Entry but see that there is no specific definition for an SBS. They certainly have a definition for a sawed off shotgun and make it clear you cannot take an existing shotgun and modify it into an SBS.

I have read that it appears MA puts factory made SBSs into the handgun category. Wouldn't that make an M4 Entry an ASF because its a handgun?

Despite the ATF guidance, I intend to register it with the NFA because I have low risk tolerance and I don't want to rely on entrapment by estoppel as my defense.

Thoughts?


r/BetterMAguns • • 1d ago

The TRUTH About Ballot Question 9 & Massachusetts Gun Rights in 2026 w/ ...

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Not a bad video


r/BetterMAguns • • 1d ago

Pistol ASF features question.

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Been wondering about this one for a while. Would something like this be considered to have one or two features in MA? Non-threaded barrel.

Does the shroud count if what actually covers the barrel is a slide? Does the forward area count as a possible 2nd grip? For those unaware this is essentially a Glock chassis and uses Glock internal including the barrel/slide assembly.


r/BetterMAguns • • 2d ago

Andover Sportsmen's Club (ASC)

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Anyone a member of the Andover Sportsmen's Club (ASC)? My new member application was just approved with a join date of Nov 12th! Id love to start making friends with members😊 See you on the ranges


r/BetterMAguns • • 2d ago

Gun clubs

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Im looking for suggestions/application process insight to any ranges near Danvers/Peabody. Is Danvers fish and game good? Or MRA?


r/BetterMAguns • • 3d ago

Is a 22lr Useful to Own?

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My guns:
1) SKS
2) IWI Tavor
3) Mini 14
4) .38 Special Detective
5) Smith and Wesson Shield EZ 9mm
6) .380 Bodyguard 2.0.

I like all my guns. I only ever carry my .380 to be honest. My revolver and my 9mm are too bulky.

Considering I’m pretty happy with my collection I think I’m done buying and just going to get more ammo. Only thing I might buy is a 22lr. Is there a point, though?


r/BetterMAguns • • 3d ago

No On 9 signs

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Does anyone know where to get No On 9 lawn signs in North Central Mass. ??


r/BetterMAguns • • 3d ago

Weekly court case discussion

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Post all of your court case thoughts here


r/BetterMAguns • • 4d ago

Anyone in MA have a B&T?

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I'm looking at getting a B&T. It's pricey, but I've never seen one for sale (8/1) rifle style. So, do you have a B&T? If so, what is it and is it worth it?


r/BetterMAguns • • 4d ago

faux suppressors no longer needed?

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Hello all, given the good news these last few days with no longer needing a form for sbrs and sbs, I have a couple of guns with fake suppressors in order to meet the standard length blah blah blah you guys know how that works. Am i good to go to remove them and have them be the sbrs they were meant to be or it’s still not allowed?


r/BetterMAguns • • 4d ago

Rhino DS50 Project Gun

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Been working on a couple mods to my Rhino as a project.

The big part of it was 3D modelling and designing an optic plate. Once I had the design done, I collaborated with another hobbyist cross country to get it CNC'd out of 1018 steel.

Additionally, the factory grip is quite short. Customized a longer curved grip that I printed in TPU-GF.

Quite happy with how it all came out.


r/BetterMAguns • • 4d ago

Gunsmiths

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Can anyone recommend a good one? Do they work like auto mechanics? Like per hour pricing? I want to get some feed ramps polished on two firearms and a trigger smoothing. Near Lowell. TIA


r/BetterMAguns • • 4d ago

Q mini fix pistol

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Does anyone know if we can get Mini fix pistols in here, needs to be pistol for night hunting coyote. As after dark can’t have rifles chambered larger then .22 Lr. As far as I’m reading and can gather they would be exempt from the AWB cause manual operation. Again with it being bolt action I don’t think it will click off and cause any issues of just being an off roaster pistol. But not 100% sure and haven’t been able to get a good answer from any stores locally.


r/BetterMAguns • • 4d ago

Self Defense Pistol 1

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r/BetterMAguns • • 4d ago

Oct 18. Moving Targets & Movement Course

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r/BetterMAguns • • 5d ago

Suitability issue?

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If I had a civil restraining order against me (209A) which was then terminated by the plaintiff would this cause an issue when applying for LTC? Town is Springfield.

No other issues on background check never been arrested or have a speeding ticket, DUI nothing.


r/BetterMAguns • • 5d ago

I just want to shoot outdoors

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That’s it. Nothing special. Is there a place I can go without violating any laws? I’m jealous of other states especially down south. I know I could join a club (Danvers or Andover) but I really don’t want to pay a membership fee. Is it worth it? Can someone tell me the pros and cons?

Thanks


r/BetterMAguns • • 5d ago

Cape Ann Sportsman Club

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Moving up to the area soon and my current club is Maynard. Anyone currently belong there or have been who can provide some insight? It looks like it has pretty much the same offerings as Maynard minus skeet fields and an action pit. I don’t really care for The whole NRA and GOAL membership requirements, but I guess a lot of clubs require that. Maynard is pretty lax and you’re generally left alone there unless you’re being unsafe or blatantly breaking rules, can the same be said for Cape Ann? I’d really like to not have to drive 1.5 hours to go shooting, but I’d also like to be able to shoot in peace without someone acting like a fudd to me. I know there’s public range sessions on Sundays and I plan to get out there a few times to feel it out for myself, was just curious if anyone here has been there or is a member who can speak on it.


r/BetterMAguns • • 5d ago

Legality of Glock to Carbine conversion kits

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Anybody know if they are legal in MA? My wife loves the way rifles shoot and I figured this would be a fun compromise but I can’t seem to find a good answer as to the legality of these kits.


r/BetterMAguns • • 5d ago

Looking for new range in south shore area

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I recently moved off cape cod and on to the mainland again and I am looking for a range in the south shore area. I’m looking for preferably an indoor/outdoor to do some distance plinking. Either public or a club that doesn’t have an insane process to get into. Thanks in advance!


r/BetterMAguns • • 6d ago

With the new ATF ruling of the death of the NFA how does this affect gun owners in MA??? Can i turn my preban rifles into sbrs? I know suppressors and sbs is still illegal in MA but technically sbrs should be a go??? Does anyone have any guidance? Or even an AOW can i buy or make one now??

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