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Massachusetts's top court upholds minimum age of 21 for gun licenses

Licensing authority for firearm permits in Boston

Massachusetts's highest court ruled on October 20 that the state may keep gun licenses from adults under 21. The decision came in an appeal from Mikai Thomson, who was 20 when he was charged with carrying an unlicensed gun in December 2021.

Updated 2 hours ago

Boston police appeal order forcing gun license for man who impersonated an officer

Rule Changes

Licensing authority defending its denial

A Hyde Park man who lost his gun license after admitting he impersonated a police officer and threatened a motorist in 2020 is fighting for it again. The Boston Police Department (BPD) filed an appeal September 15 to overturn a judge's order reissuing the license.

Updated Sep 15