MA Gun Laws...

[Timothy]

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/16/usa-guns-massachusetts-idUSL1E9CG7QX20130116

Jan 16 (Reuters) - Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick introduced a new series of gun laws on Wednesday that would tighten rules on sales of weapons and ammunition, in the wake of last month's deadly school shooting in neighboring Connecticut.

Patrick made the announcement a day after New York state adopted one of the toughest gun-control laws in the United States and shortly before President Barack Obama proposed a new national assault-weapons ban and strengthened background checks on prospective gun buyers.
 
"In the wake of too many tragedies, I have filed legislation to tackle the problem of gun violence and illegal firearm possession," Patrick, a Democrat, said in a statement.

He also proposed an increase in funding to the state's mental health programs aimed at reducing violence, in the wake of last month's mass shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, that left 28 people dead including 20 first graders.

The proposed Massachusetts legislation would require gun buyers to undergo background checks even when they made purchases at gun shows, limit buyers to purchasing one gun per month and reduce access to high-powered ammunition.

It would also require state courts to share relevant mental health records with state and criminal databases used to conduct background checks on potential gun buyers.

Patrick did not propose changing Massachusetts' assault-weapons ban, in place since 1998, which prohibits clips that carry more than 10 rounds of ammunition. New York strengthened its ban on assault weapons and cut clip size to seven rounds.

This asshole will be running for president someday!  Thankfully, I think the first black man to hold the office has screwed it up for the seconds chances!

[twyacht]

Sadly, a large portion of the original 13 colonies have forgotten why they were the first.

Mass. will follow suit....again,.....Sadly.

[tombogan03884]

Sadly, a large portion of the original 13 colonies have forgotten why they were the first.

Mass. will follow suit....again,.....Sadly.

Same as it ever was .
The Revolution didn't start in Mass with out a reason .
It started there because that's where the most egregious offenses were occurring .
You never heard of the "Richmond massacre" did you ? Or the Charleston Tea Party ?