Firearms Section

[Muscle Car Lover]

Originally Posted by ChrisBlair

No problems driving with my pistol on me in MA. Class A high Capacity license to carry firearms, no restrictions.
One of the reasons I got my Camaro was that my new rifle would fit in the trunk

The thing about MA is that the chief LEO in your town can decide if you fully get a right. In Boston: I had a Class A high capacity license to carry firearms...with a restriction. Very very few in Boston have 'no restrictions'. But even then I could drive around with a firearm secured properly in the trunk so long as I was going to or from the range.

I move to Canton, talk to the LT at the station, explain I've been a safe and reliable firearms owner and my pistol doesn't make me a cop, it's just better to have it under my direct control, and she interviews me, and then says "OK, I'll remove the restriction".

Where's the consistency? In Boston I wanted them to know I had firearms but I'm treated as if I'm about to become a criminal. In Canton I wanted them to know I had firearms and they treated me like a responsible adult with rights. The license is from Massachusetts, not Boston or Canton. So what's the deal with the inconsistencies? In my opinion it's 100% because of politics but I won't get into that here...

But you know in Boston, I qualified on the BPD range at Moon Island. Every single cop there, and there were maybe seven, was encouraging, supportive, and happy that I shot well and shot safely. I thought they were going to take me out for beers after the shift. They were all great and it was a fun day. Go figure!

A while back I looked into getting a license in mASS for just a rifle (maybe 30/30) and a shotgun but the process seemed crazy for the license. Maybe with your advice I can revisit that.

[ChrisBlair]

I would also advise trying for the Class A large cap. It allows rifles of course, but asking for a license to have a rifle- the good old FID card- means "please limit me"

[sycraft]

just set up a gun trust

[Demon War Horse]

Originally Posted by E.T.

Anyone notice LEOs "going easy" on you due to your CCW permit. For example, letting you off with a warning instead of a ticket?

Yes. Being polite and honest upfront helps too.

[Mr_Draco]

Originally Posted by sycraft

just set up a gun trust

The feds changed a bunch of laws and put a ton of restrictions on new gun trusts that took effect at the beginning of the year. Setting up a gun trust is no longer a feasible option for individuals like it use to be.

[Maxspeed]

I have asked many. Mass Leo's in they want to be informed that I am carrying when pulled over. Everyone that I have asked all told me no they did not want to know.

[Tenring]

You could say as the officer is walking up to the car, in a loud voice, I HAVE A GUN!

[GroundhogSS]

Originally Posted by Tenring

You could say as the officer is walking up to the car, in a loud voice, I HAVE A GUN!

"..and I know how to use it."

[Tenring]

Originally Posted by GroundhogSS

"..and I know how to use it."

He would probably respond by showing his from the mussel end!

[Need4speed_motorsports]

Hey guys Need some advice

I own a Glock 17 & Mossberg 500 Tactical ( love both of them).

Thinking of picking up one of the following guns ( keep in mind I live in CA)

Glock 23
AR-15
45 ACP

I need opinions.

Thanks !

[E.T.]

Originally Posted by Need4speed_motorsports

Hey guys Need some advice

I own a Glock 17 & Mossberg 500 Tactical ( love both of them).

Thinking of picking up one of the following guns ( keep in mind I live in CA)

Glock 23
AR-15
45 ACP

I need opinions.

Thanks !

For carry or just for fun?

For fun, I would go with a nice 1911-style .45 ACP. I have a Colt Govt. model and it's a sweeeeet gun. AR's are a lot of fun, too, but the ammo is expensive. You know you're gonna buy them all eventually

[ChrisBlair]

Originally Posted by Need4speed_motorsports

Hey guys Need some advice

I own a Glock 17 & Mossberg 500 Tactical ( love both of them).

Thinking of picking up one of the following guns ( keep in mind I live in CA)

Glock 23
AR-15
45 ACP

I need opinions.

Thanks !

First I need to know why you are considering those firearms; CA is a big place and it has cities and countryside so

I am a fan of the 1911 pattern pistol as well but remember, when you buy a Glock, Glock made it. When you buy a 1911, dozens of manufacturers make them. Buying a '1911' is like buying a car. If you just pick any old car, that car might not work right.

The 1911 is robust and simple. Maintenance is easy. I have heard people argue against that. They don't seem to understand the 1911 was a military pistol, and dummies are supposed to be able to maintain those.

I own two Colt 1911 types, an original 1911 made in 1918 by Colt, and a Series 70 made in 1978 by Colt. Both are great range pistols although I shoot the 1918 pistol very infrequently; metallurgy and heat treating were not the same in 1918 as they were later in the century and the 1918 Colt has no hardened breechface so it can get peened.

While I like Colts other makers make good 1911s too. But if you consider a 1911, read up on the Series 70 types and the Series 80 types. There are differences.

That's not to say Glock doesn't make fine firearms, by the way. I don't subscribe to the "Glock or 1911, make your choice" newsletter.

[KeepItShut]

As much as I love 1911s I'd say get an AR. You have a pistol and you have a shotgun, get a rifle!

[Tenring]

Everyone needs a few 1911's in 45ACP