Massachusetts Legislature Reaches Deal on Comprehensive Gun Control Bill

The proposed law targets ghost guns, expands red flag provisions, and introduces new safety measures for firearm ownership.

The bill mandates serialization of all firearms and imposes penalties for ghost gun possession and creation.
It expands the state's red flag law to allow more individuals to petition for firearm possession suspension.
New restrictions prohibit carrying firearms in schools, polling places, and government buildings, with exceptions for law enforcement.
Applicants for firearm licenses must pass a basic safety exam and live fire training under the new law.
The legislation follows the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling on public firearm carrying rights, aiming to address modern gun violence challenges.