Firearm rights in Massachusetts are governed by M.G.L. c. 140 and are among the strictest in the country. Any felony conviction, domestic violence misdemeanor conviction, or certain drug offenses will disqualify you from holding an LTC or FID card. A CWOF in a felony case can also disqualify you during the probationary period and potentially beyond. Restoration is possible in some categories through the Firearms Licensing Review Board, but the process is long and discretionary. If firearm ownership matters to you, tell your defense lawyer at the first meeting - that priority shapes plea negotiations in ways outside counsel might not anticipate.
