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The unlawful possession of a large capacity firearm is a crime governed by M.G.L 269 section 10 (m). A conviction for unlawfully carrying of a large capacity firearm results in minimum 2 ½ years in state prison but not more than ten years in state prison.
If a defendant has a valid FID card at the time of an arrest for possession of a large capacity firearm then the penalty for a conviction will range from a minimum of 1 year to a maximum of 10 years in a state prison.
Definition of Large Capacity Firearm Under Massachusetts Law
A weapon is large capacity if it is:
- A semi-automatic handgun that accepts, or can be modified to accept a detachable large capacity feeding device that can hold more than ten rounds;
- A rifle that accepts, or can be modified to accept a detachable large capacity feeding device that can hold more than ten rounds;
- A shotgun that can accept more than five shotgun shells; and/or
- Any assault weapon.
Charged With Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm? Call 508-588-0422 For A Free Initial Consultation
No matter where you are located in Southeast Massachusetts, our gun charge attorneys are just a phone call away. To schedule a free, no-obligation case review and free consultation with an experienced Taunton / Greater Boston Area, MA Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer call our law offices at (508) 588-0422. When you make the call, rest assured you have taken your first step to find out how best to confront the charges you are facing and in ensuring your constitutional rights are not violated. You can also use our Free Case Evaluation Form to submit information about your case in confidence, or to request that we contact you.
Our knowledgeable and experienced Bristol County Gun Charge Attorneys at The Law Offices of Gerald J. Noonan are available to assist clients throughout all of Massachusetts, including but not limited to, Plymouth County including Brockton, Plymouth, Bridgewater, Marshfield, Hingham, Duxbury, Scituate, Hanover, Wareham, Abington, Rockland, Whitman, Hanson, Holbrook, Kingston, Middleborough; Norfolk County including Quincy, Stoughton, Dedham, Weymouth, Braintree, Avon, Holbrook, Randolph, Canton, Sharon, Brookline, Franklin; Bristol County including New Bedford, Fall River, Taunton, Attleboro, Dartmouth, Westport, Mansfield, Easton, Raynham, Lakeville, Norton; Cape Cod, Falmouth, Barnstable.
