gun laws, Massachusetts

Massachusetts has the second strongest gun laws in the U.S., new rankings show
The Bay State has the second strongest gun laws in the nation, according to new rankings from gun safety advocates Everytown. The designation in the group’s “ 2025 State Gun Law Rankings ” places Massachusetts up from the fifth place position on “the strength of its gun laws.”
Which states have the strongest gun laws in 2025? Massachusetts moves up, Louisiana falls
Several states have new gun laws going into effect in 2025. Everytown for Gun Safety released a new ranking Wednesday of the laws in all 50 states.
Gun Violence: New State Laws 'Ineffective' Unless Root Causes Dealt With
New state laws can be effective in reducing gun violence and deaths. It is a fact that the states with the strongest gun safety laws, for example Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Hawaii, have the lowest gun violence death rates.
Legislative push starts to repeal Massachusetts gun law
While a coalition outraged over the state's new firearms law continues to push toward a repeal question on the 2026 ballot, Sen. Peter Durant announced Thursday he will file a
Massachusetts ranked safest state when it comes to gun deaths
Massachusetts was ranked the safest state to live in in the country for having the lowest rate of gun deaths. This ranking was presented by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, an organization dedicated to reducing gun violence in America by advocating for stronger gun laws.
Mass. Republican plans to file bill that would repeal gun law Healey signed last summer
A Republican state senator backed by a coalition of gun rights advocates plans to file a suite of bills this month that ...
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Massachusetts ranked ‘safest state' in annual scorecard on gun laws
Massachusetts ranks as the safest state in the country for its low rate of gun deaths, according to the Annual Gun Law Scorecard from the GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.
Massachusetts Gov. Healey orders inspection of state shelters after arrest of migrant with rifle and fentanyl
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey announced that all state-run shelters will be inspected and their policies will be reviewed ...
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Mass. gets an ‘A’ in gun safety for first time from Giffords Center
Massachusetts has long been recognized for having strong gun laws, and on Tuesday, the state for the first time earned an “A” rating from the Giffords Law Center, a gun violence prevention ...
Healey orders inspection of all shelters after arrest of man with drugs, gun
The December arrest of 28-year-old Leonardo Andujar Sanchez was announced last week by the Revere Police Department, which ...
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Map Shows Where Gun Deaths Are Highest
A leading gun safety group gave 22 states a grade of F in its yearly analysis of laws and firearm-related deaths. Giffords Law released its 2024 scorecard Tuesday, showing Massachusetts with ...