To eliminate most of the confusion you must first realize that the Mass compliant list only applies to FFL dealers. Now that you know what it is and some of the ways it affects you the consumer, lets talk more about the confusion it causes. Since sales to the rest of the country far outweigh those to Massachusetts it's not hard to figure out who is at the bottom of the priority list.
To meet the imposed criteria on products for sale in Massachusetts, manufacturers must either shutdown and "retool" their manufacturing lines to produce product for Massachusetts or bear the expense of setting up an entirely separate line just for Massachusetts.
The other downside to us is the actual manufacture of product. While the rest of the country has a shopping cart the size of a beach ball to choose from, consumers in Massachusetts have only a golf ball sized shopping cart to pick from. Another problem created by this list is the limited availability to the public of firearms to be sold. They must meet the criteria defined by the state for inclusion on the list.Īs a result of these requirements many manufacturers refuse to sell in Massachusetts. To be included on this list manufacturers must submit every model firearm they wish to sell in Massachusetts for testing. So, what is it and how does it affect you?Ī direct result of the Massachusetts Gun Control Act of 1998 the Mass Approved Firearms Roster , dictates what firearms may be sold in Massachusetts. This little gem causes more confusion than all the legalese combined.