The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that the state’s gun licensing laws are applicable to New Hampshire residents who bring their legally obtained firearms across state borders. This decision, stemming from two opinions issued on March 11, 2025, reinforces the Commonwealth’s regulatory framework while remaining consistent with Second Amendment rights, according to Justice Frank M. Gaziano in the case Commonwealth v. Marquis.
This ruling arrives amid ongoing discussions around firearm regulations following the landmark 2022 Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Legal experts suggest that the application of Massachusetts laws to non-residents could set significant precedents in how states manage and enforce gun control measures, elevating the stakes for gun owners and lawmakers alike.
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