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Massachusetts Firearms Regulatory Updates Massachusetts · implementation guidance September 21, 2026
Massachusetts says its firearm registration and serialization requirements begin October 28, 2026 and links to its fifth implementation guidance. Dealers should review that guidance and the official portal requirements.
Source: Massachusetts Firearms Records Bureau
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