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mistersynthesizer t1_iwddb1g wrote

Reply to comment by therealcmj in Boston once again ranked as one of America’s ‘rattiest’ cities by _Hack_The_Planet_

Unfortunately, slingshots are illegal in Massachusetts. You could try an air rifle, but you'll scare the shit out of your neighbors.

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therealcmj t1_iwdeisx wrote

Slingshots are illegal in MA but air rifles are OK?

If I go walking down a Boston street with an air rifle I’m definitely getting tackled and thrown in the back of a cruiser.

Anyway there goes yet another constructive hobby.

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mistersynthesizer t1_iwdeqbs wrote

Only need to be 18 to own one. Our weapons laws are super backwards. Don't you dare own a knife with two edges, but feel free to have a pellet gun that fires lead at sub-sonic velocities.

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justplainmean t1_iwdrpgh wrote

Municipalities have laws concerning air guns. I think Somerville specifically say they can’t be discharged within city limits (I certainly have never tested an airsoft gun within the confines of my own home…) Various places in the metro area have differing weapons laws. It’s okay to carry a loaded pistol (if you have a license), but that better not be a Swiss Army knife with a 3” blade in you pocket next to you legal preban high capacity magazine.

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psychicsword t1_iwewx6n wrote

Massachusetts is stupid when it comes to weapons. I can carry I 9mm but I'm not allowed to carry a normal every day carry pocket knife in Boston.

You can only get a hunting permit with a compound bow or a cross bow but you can only get the cross bow one if you have a disability that prevents you from using a compound bow. That means one you apply you will never be able to get a normal bow for hunting.

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justplainmean t1_iwdqphr wrote

Slingshots are illegal to sell in MA, whether they are legal to personally own isn’t really settled law (nor will it ever be since no DA in his/her right mind is going to bother getting a conviction for a slingshot).

No laws against pellet bows though.

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